Staying informed: Your ABmunis newsletters
As a newly elected official, you may have noticed you have received a few Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) newsletters in your inbox automatically. These emails are designed to help you stay informed, save time, and make confident decisions in your new role.
Here’s a quick overview of what each newsletter is, what you’ll find inside, and why you’re subscribed.
The Weekly
The Weekly is ABmunis’ primary newsletter for elected officials and municipal staff. It brings together the most important updates from your association, including advocacy, policy, funding opportunities, events, and practical tools.
What you’ll see:
- Key advocacy and policy updates affecting municipalities
- Legislative and provincial government developments
- Grants and funding opportunities
- Upcoming ABmunis events and training
- “Casual Legal” insights and practical municipal resources
- Jobs, tools, and other “good to know” updates
Why it matters
Municipal issues move quickly. The Weekly helps ensure you don’t miss information that could impact council decisions, budgets, operations, or your community.
Friday News
Friday News is a weekly scan of the province’s news sources. It summarizes municipal related news from Alberta’s newspapers, TV, radio, and important podcasters.. We publish the Friday News to keep you connected with the happenings in your peers’ communities. It focuses on how your communities — and ABmunis — are being discussed in the media.
What you’ll see:
- News stories involving municipalities across Alberta
- Coverage of provincial and federal decisions affecting local government
- Media quotes and commentary from ABmunis leadership
- Emerging issues and trends showing up in the news
Why it matters
Friday News helps you stay aware of the broader public and media conversation around municipal issues: useful context for council discussions, constituent questions, and strategic planning.
Jobs Connect
Jobs Connect is ABmunis’ careers newsletter, featuring current job postings at municipalities across Alberta. It’s widely read by people interested in working in the municipal sector.
What you’ll see:
- Links to the latest municipal job postings
- Opportunities across Alberta communities and regions
- Roles in administration, operations, leadership, and specialized fields
Why it matters
Strong municipalities rely on skilled people. Jobs Connect supports recruitment, workforce awareness, and the longterm sustainability of local governments across the province.
Why am I automatically subscribed?
ABmunis members are subscribed to ABmunis’ newsletters. These newsletters are sent to elected officials to ensure you receive timely, relevant information that supports your role from day one. They’re considered core communications that help you:
- Stay informed on issues affecting municipalities
- Understand ABmunis’ advocacy and services
- Access opportunities, tools, and resources without having to search for them
You can manage your preferences at any time using the links included at the bottom of each email.
