ANNOUNCEMENT: Alberta Municipalities appoints Dana Mackie as new CEO Alberta Municipalities’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Mackie as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment takes effect on January 2, 2025, when CEO Dan Rude retires. Dana is an accomplished public policy executive who joins ABmunis from the Government of Alberta, where he worked for nearly 20 years in numerous sectors, including economic development, social services, environment and land management, climate change, and post-secondary education. He brings more than a decade of advocacy and intergovernmental relations experience to his new role. Dana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Alberta. “Dana is a highly experienced visionary leader who is dedicated to making Alberta a better place,” said President Tyler Gandam. “We look forward to him leading Alberta Municipalities into its next chapter as a prominent organization dedicated to supporting our members in their community-building efforts.” “I’m honoured to have been chosen to lead the association’s deeply talented, dedicated and hard-working team of professionals,” said incoming CEO Dana Mackie. “I’m excited to step into this pivotal role to serve communities and non-profit organizations across Alberta.” Please join us in welcoming Dana to Alberta Municipalities! #ABmunis

@AMMManitoba @valentinokathy Always great to connect with our sister organizations. Thanks for meeting us!

@DeputyMayorChan @MelissaLantsman @CPC_HQ @YorkRegion @FCM_online @CityofLdnOnt @MayorMorgan @cityoftoronto @McKelvieTO @townofws @iainlovattws @CptGandam Those were great conversations. Thanks for having us!

@ABSchoolBoards @ABschoolcouncil @marilyndyyc @FCSFA3 @albertateachers Thank you for having us!

RT @CrossBorderPod: Earlier this week, we sat with @ABmunis President Tyler Gandam and Director of Towns West Krista Gardner to discuss iss…

From ABmunis' statement on province's new regulations for upcoming local government elections: "Albertans have repeatedly said they want less money, not more, in local politics. They have also said they do not want political parties in local elections. These regulations give more money to political parties and their candidates". Read more:

Municipalities have until November 8 to submit an expression of interest for Stream 2 of the Alberta Broadband Fund (ABF). To submit an expression of interest or bring forward questions, including any questions on the map of under-served households, please send an email to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Wow! We are still reminiscing about how great our 2024 Convention & Trade Show was. The event was filled with powerful political speeches addressing the province's most critical issues, information-packed sessions, nonstop networking and tons of laughter. Our members had their voices heard, guiding us on the top advocacy priorities for their municipalities and the residents they represent. A massive thank you to the great vendors, the City of Red Deer for making our members feel at home, and our fabulous members who make each event special. And of course, a huge thank you to our ABmunis team for pulling off such an incredible event! Here’s to many more memorable moments together! #ABmunis

Our members had the chance to attend personally selected information sessions. These sessions give municipal leaders the chance to ask questions in real-time, gain in-depth knowledge about specific topics, remain informed about policy changes, and exchange experiences and ideas with fellow members Each year, we hear from participants that these sessions are an invaluable resource. Thank you to our panelists and speakers for sharing their knowledge. #ABmunis

A big thank you to the @CityofRedDeer for hosting our 2024 Convention & Trade Show! Your warm hospitality, amazing weather, and outstanding services made our members feel right at home. While we're sad to say goodbye, we’re already looking forward to seeing everyone again in Calgary in November 2025! #ABmunis

Municipalities are the order of government closest to the people. That is why partnering with the provincial government on crucial issues is vital to creating thriving communities. We extend our appreciation to Premier Danielle Smith and Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi for their speeches and thank the 14 Provincial Ministers for engaging in the Q&A sessions. #ABmunis @YourAlberta @ABDanielleSmith @nenshi

RT @RicMcIver: It is always a pleasure to join @ABmunis at their convention and meet with many muni's one-on-one.   Municipalities play a v…

RT @SUMAConnect: The Western Canadian Municipal Associations @SARM_voice @ABmunis @RuralMA, @AMMManitoba met to discuss key issues in SK, M…

Every year resolutions are a critical aspect of our annual Convention and demonstrate democracy in action. Our members debated, discussed, and voted on the priorities most important to them. Our members were exemplary in their respectful and engaging discussions. They showed that politics can be conducted in a positive and constructive manner. Congratulations and thank you to everybody who participated. #ABmunis

It has been amazing to see ABmunis members from across the province come together to share ideas and celebrate the strengths of our communities. Thank you to everyone who travelled to Red Deer to make this event special. We can’t wait to see you all next year! #ABmunis

@YourAlberta is proposing significant changes to the way in which automated traffic enforcement is conducted in municipalities. The Government of Alberta has expressed concern that photo radar is being used by municipalities to generate revenue instead of improving traffic safety. Interestingly, the provincial government increased its share of all traffic fines collected under the Traffic Safety Act from 26.7% to 40%, resulting in an additional $37 million annually in provincial revenue. ABmunis members are encouraged to contact their local MLA and Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister @DevinDVote to share their thoughts on these proposed changes. Learn more here: #ABmunis

@AdrianaLaGrange Thank you for joining us this week, @AdrianaLaGrange and taking questions from our members.

@rebeccakschulz Thank you for joining us this week, @rebeccakschulz !

@AmarjeetSohiYEG @NateHornerAB @RicMcIver Thank you, @AmarjeetSohiYEG for joining us this week and raising awareness on these important topics.

Yesterday our members had the opportunity to ask their most pressing questions to @YourAlberta Ministers. Thank you @NateHornerAB and all the other Ministers who joined us yesterday!