Networking and Information for Alberta's Property Tax Experts

December 2025 | Issue 37

This newsletter is a doozy, so grab your favourite hot beverage, settle in, and get ready to catch up on everything that made 2025 one for the books!

President's Message

Dear Members,

As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the meaningful progress and strategic growth for AMPTA. From strengthening our governance framework, expanding our educational offerings and deepening relationships with key stakeholders, this year has been marked by momentum and impact.

We’ve strengthened our governance with revised policies and a forward-looking budget, expanded our educational offerings with sold-out sessions and webinars, and deepened our relationships with affiliate organizations provincially and interprovincially. Our voice was heard in legislative reviews, and our presence was felt at conferences and collaborative tables. These achievements are geared towards excellence in municipal taxation for our profession.

Looking ahead to 2026, our Board is continuing to build on this foundation. Strategic planning will continue to guide our efforts, and we remain focused on the five pillars that have shaped our direction: Governance, Member Engagement, Growth & Education, Stakeholder Collaboration, and Sustainability. These priorities will shape our initiatives and ensure AMPTA remains a strong, forward-thinking association.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a bright start to the new year.

Warm regards,

Denise Schmaltz

AMTPA President

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Your feedback = better tools, better service, and a stronger system for all AMTPA members.

Ready to make an impact? Jump into the survey here!

Membership Renewal

On January 1st, you will receive your annual membership renewal reminder via email. Please note that there will be a small increase in membership fees. After careful consideration, the Board made the decision to adjust the fees to ensure we can continue delivering valuable resources, tools, webinars, and information to our members. This change will allow us to expand our offerings and better serve your needs in the years ahead.

One member $252.50

Two members in same municipality $400.00

Three members in the same municipality $542.50

Four and/or more members in the same municipality $710.00

If you receive your renewal reminder and need to make any changes to your membership, please reach out to Bethann, our Director of Membership, via email membership@amtpa.ca.

Important Update: New Mailing Address

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

PO BOX 10243

AIRDRIE PO MAIN, AB T4A 0H5

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!

2026 Conference

Calling All Sponsors! Let’s Make 2026 Our Best Conference Yet!

Planning for our 2026 AMTPA Conference is in full swing, and we’re looking for amazing partners to help bring it to life! If you’ve been thinking about getting your name in front of Alberta’s property tax professionals, now’s the time.

From networking events to session spotlights, we have exciting sponsorship opportunities that showcase your organization and support our members.

Interested in being part of something great? Reach out for the sponsorship package, we’d love to work with you!

Upcoming Webinars

ABmunis Webinar

AMPTA is pleased to host a webinar featuring Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) who will share information on their:

Recently launched Property Taxes Reimagined initiative,
Plan for advocacy on the resolution adopted by ABmunis’ members in November 2025 that asks the province to collect provincial property taxes, and
Background on ABmunis resolutions process and advocacy.

AMTPA members will have the opportunity to ask questions on ABmunis work on property tax issues.

Speaker: Darren Reedy, Director of Policy & Advocacy and secretariat to ABmunis’ Finance & Economy Committee

Date: January 28, 2026 from 10am to 10:45am

City of Edmonton Hosted Webinar

Topic is to be decided at a later date

Speaker: Anton Szabo – Director, Policy and Data Quality at the City of Edmonton

Date: Feb 25, 2026

Registration for both webinars will open soon.

Free for members only and these sessions will not be recorded

Board Member Spotlight

Bethann, our Director of Membership, became involved in the creation of this association after recognizing the need for stronger information sharing and expertise within the profession.

She has proudly served in this volunteer role since 2020 and brings over twenty years of municipal experience, currently working as the Finance Coordinator for the Town of Innisfail.

Outside of work, Bethann enjoys camping and spending time outdoors with family and friends, and she remains active in her community through volunteer work.

She’s always happy to help, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to her at membership@amtpa.ca

Bethann Lavigne
Director of Membership

Becoming a Member!

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
Mentorship Program to connect and grow within the community and your role

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.

Apply Today!

Membership Renewals are due January 1, 2026!

Membership Profile

We’re gearing up to plan our next round of education sessions, and we need your updated member profiles, otherwise we’re basically guessing (and trust us, nobody wants that).

If you haven’t updated your info yet, please take a quick moment to do it. Accurate profiles help us choose the right topics, set the right dates, and avoid accidentally scheduling a workshop on something nobody asked for… again.

Thanks for helping us create training that actually makes sense for you and your municipality. You’re saving us from a lot of wild guesswork!

Sharing Corner

Property Taxes Reimagined

"Alberta Municipalities has launched Property Taxes Reimagined, a new initiative that explains why property taxes continue to rise and how current funding pressures are impacting communities across the province. The project highlights the growing costs of essential services, reduced provincial support, and the limited tools municipalities have to keep up.

It’s a great resource for anyone looking to better understand how local services are funded and why change is needed. Learn more on the ABmunis website."

Data Centres - How Might They be Assessed for Property Taxes?

Alberta Assessors' Association is hosting a 90 minute webinar exploring the growing presence of data centres in Alberta and their implications for property assessment.

Whether you're a municipal councillor, administrator, tax representative, or assessor, this session will offer valuable insights and clarity on a rapidly evolving sector.

FAQs

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.

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.

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.

Visit AMTPA's FAQ page for answers to the most common questions.

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