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Networking and Information for Alberta's Property Tax Experts |
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"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
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President's Message
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Greetings and Happy New Year to our members! It is truly an honour and privilege to be representing you as President and be part of this organization. Drawing on the expertise and dedication of the Board, we are looking forward to providing our membership vital resources and education, opportunities for connection, representation and strong value.
2024 was a year of remarkable growth and success, with membership increasing from 208 to 321 and representing 142 Alberta municipalities. Conference attendance grew by 24% and received positive feedback, and we hosted 4 impactful webinars. We also strengthened partnerships, including a joint working committee with the AAA and engagement with the GFOA and Alberta Muni’s conferences. A special thanks to all of you, the hard work of the Board, and the 2024 Conference Committee.
Looking ahead, our newly elected Board of Directors have hit the ground running and the Board is working towards our goals for this year. We are focused on several important initiatives:
- Reviewing Business Improvement Area Regulations and gathering member feedback. AMTPA is a stakeholder and is looking for your voice to be heard in the Discussion Guide. Please see the website for more information and timelines to provide your responses.
- Expanding membership and fostering engagement. You can help and assist by sharing information about AMPTA with other municipalities and engaging with us on LinkedIn
- Collaborating with AAA on governance, training, and advocacy.
- Engaging with the Premier’s Office on potential changes to municipal tax collection.
- Planning education and training opportunities, including our 2025 Conference in Calgary (Sept 24-26).
- Governance and sustainability
As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited for all the opportunities and connections this year will bring. Here’s to another great year to connect, learn and thrive together!
Best regards,
Denise Schmaltz
President |
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We Need Your Voice on Business Improvement Area Regulation Policy Review
Municipal Affairs has included AMTPA as a stakeholder to support a full policy review of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) Regulation. The engagement will gather feedback on unproclaimed Municipal Government Act (MGA) amendments dating back to 2017, and will include other recommendations.
The unproclaimed amendments include:
- Consolidating BIA provisions in the MGA from Division 5 of Part 3 with Division 4 of Part 10;
- Property owners to be BIA members and liable for BIA taxes;
- Property owners to be board members;
- BIA members to vote on switching to biannual audits; and
- BIA levy exemptions for BIA offices.
As a stakeholder, AMTPA was provided with a discussion guide and will be providing a response back to Municipal Affairs by February 28th (extended date).
Please reference the regulation and discussion guide on the AMTPA website under 'Resources' and provide YOUR feedback to advocacy@ampta.ca by FEBRUARY 18, 2025.
We value your feedback and want to ensure that we are representing the voice of the Alberta Municipal Tax Professional Association members.
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Resignation Announcement
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Linda Bauer has resigned from her position on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. Linda has made invaluable contributions to our organization in the year and a half she has been on the Board, and we are deeply grateful for her dedication and service during this time. We will miss her infectious smile and positive attitude!
Linda's position will remain vacant until our AGM in September, which will be held during our annual conference in Calgary, AB from September 24-26, 2025. During this time, the remaining Board members will continue to guide the organization as we move forward with our goals for 2025. |
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Important Update: New Mailing Address
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We would like to inform our members that AMTPA has updated its mailing address. Please make sure to use the new address for all future correspondence.
New Mailing Address:
Alberta Municipal Taxation Professionals Association c/o Denise Schmaltz
777 Taylor Rd SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4B7
If you have already mailed something to our previous address, rest assured that we will still receive it. We appreciate your attention to this update. If you any questions, please feel free to reach out! |
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AMTPA & AAA Working Group
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We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Alberta Assessors Association (AAA) as we join forces under a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration marks an important step towards enhancing our shared goals and strengthening the professional landscape of municipal taxation and property assessment in Alberta. We are excited about the opportunities this working group will create and look forward to the positive outcomes that will emerge from our united efforts. Together, we are confident this collaboration will benefit both our members and the communities across Alberta that we serve! |
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Membership Renewal
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On January 1st, renewal invoices were issued. If you need to update your municipality membership bundle or haven't received your renewal, please contact our Director of Membership, Bethann at membership@amtpa.ca.
2025 Membership fees are as follows:
One member $247.50
Two members in same municipality $385.00
Three members in the same municipality $522.50
Four and/or more members in the same municipality $660.00
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Mentorship Program
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Have you signed up for a mentor yet? A mentor can be an invaluable support on your learning journey, offering guidance and insights from their experience. We can match you with a provincial colleague who can help you grow and learn. Do you have extensive municipal experience or have you been in your role for a while? Are you willing to share your knowledge and support a colleague’s growth? If so, we’d love to have you as a mentor! For more information, check out our website.
If you have questions or comments about the program, please contact Stephen, our Director of Relations at relations@amtpa.ca.
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Effective Email Writing - 2 Parts
March 5 & 12, 2025 from 9am to 12pm
Registration open now!
Click here to learn more and register. |
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Board Member Spotlight
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This month we introduce a new Board member, Rajeana Nyman
This month, we are delighted to introduce a new Board member, Rajeana Nyman.
Rajeana is in her second year as the Property Tax and Utility Administrator for Kneehill County, a progressive rural municipality encompassing approximately 814,653 acres of land and serving a population of 5,001.
Since beginning her career in municipal government in 2013, She has held various roles within the Corporate Services department, gaining valuable experience over the past 12 years.
Rajeana joined AMTPA with the goal to deepen her property taxation knowledge and connect with others in the same profession.
Rajeana has found great value in building relationships with peers in the same field across Alberta. The opportunity to collaborate and share knowledge has been an invaluable resource in her professional journey.
Outside of work, Rajeana enjoys spending time with her family and gardening. She has a passion for continuous learning and is always seeking new ways to contribute.
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Rajeana Nyman
Director of Communications
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We are thrilled to welcome Rajeana to the AMTPA Board of Directors as our new Director of Communications! Rajeana brings invaluable insight and a fresh perspective to the role. We’re excited to see her lead innovative communication strategies, amplify our message across the province, strengthen AMTPA’s brand recognition. We look forward to seeing Rajeana thrive in this new role and make a lasting impact on AMTPA’s journey forward. Welcome Rajeana! |
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Membership Benefit - Discounted Rates for municipalities that register multiple employees
- Webinars on key industry topics
- Financial System User Groups for shared knowledge and support
- Reduced Conference Registration Fees
- Exclusive Members-Only Access on AMTPA.ca
- NEW! Mentorship Program to connect and grow within the community and your role
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Is there anything else we can do to better support you? We invite you to share your ideas and suggestions with us at assistant@amtpa.ca. We’re dedicated to collaborating with you to ensure your needs are met and to enhance your overall experience. |
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Membership Renewals were due on January 31, 2025!
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New Job Posting!
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The AMTPA Job Posting page is a valuable resource for municipalities seeking skilled and experienced candidates to support their growing teams.
This service is available to all municipal entities in Alberta for a fee of $100 per listing. Job postings are featured on our website and promoted in our member newsletter.
For any questions about job postings, please contact info@amtpa.ca.
Please note: Job postings will remain on the website for one month or until the application closing date, whichever comes first. |
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Beyond the Association
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Mental Wellness Webinars
The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMSHA), in collaboration with Ember, is hosting the Intentional Shift Webinar Series now through April 24, 2025. These webinars address emerging challenges and strategies for creating and maintaining a psychologically safe workplace.
The three upcoming webinars left in the series are:
- February 27, 2025: Creating the Everyday Your Employees Want to Work At (Respectful Culture)
- March 27, 2025: Using AI with Intention
- April 24, 2025: Building Leadership Adaptability Skills
These webinars are free to attend—register now to secure your spot! For more details, please contact AMSHA via email.
2025 Alberta Assessors' Association Pre-Conference & Conference
Pre-Conference: March 31 – April 1, 2025 | Conference: April 2 – April 4, 2025 Learn more here! |
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Discover the Question Forum and Topics of Discussion Page!
As an AMTPA member, you have exclusive access to our Question Forum and Other Topics of Discussion page—a dedicated space to connect with fellow members, share insights, and seek advice.
Whether you’re tackling a tricky property tax issue, looking for best practices, or tips an tricks for your current software, this tool is here to support you. It’s a great way to tap into the collective knowledge of our community and strengthen connections with association members across Alberta.
Make the most of your membership by participating today! Share your questions, contribute to discussions, and collaborate to find solutions together.
Visit the page now and start a conversation! |
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FAQs
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How do I login if I don't know my password?
Members can reset their passwords by clicking on the forgot password link and following the instructions on screen. *Resetting your password also works to setup your password for the first time.
Remember to check your junk folder if you do not receive the forgot password email. If you are still having issues, please contact info@amtpa.ca.
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How do I change my information displayed in the member directory?
Login to your member profile, navigate to the Privacy link in your profile, click Edit profile. Setting the field to 'Members' will allow other members logged into the website to see the information in the member directory. Setting the field to 'No access' will hide this field from all members and only AMTPA administrators will be able to see the information. After making edits, click the Save button.
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How can I add members to our municipality's membership?
If you have already paid for a membership with 2 or more members, please forward the other members you paid for this link that will allow them to submit their membership information. If you have not purchased a membership yet, fill in an application to join today. If you've previously purchased a membership and now need to pay for additional members for your municipality, please email info@amtpa.ca with the details.
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If you no longer wish to receive these emails you can unsubscribe at anytime. To be removed only from the AMTPA newsletter email subscription, please email your request to info@amtpa.ca. If you wish to unsubscribe from all emails from AMTPA, click unsubscribe. |
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