AMM - Association of Manitoba Municipalities

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One of the main functions of the AMM is to lobby on issues that affect Manitoba Municipalities. Many of our issues are raised by our members through resolutions or correspondence, which we then bring to the attention of the Manitoba or Federal government.

For all events, visit the AMM Events Calendar


	April 30, 2012 - Western Canadian Municipalities seek more Investment in Infrastructure The provincial urban and rural municipal associations from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba met last week in Regina to discuss issues of common interest. Of significance to all associations is the need for greater investment in municipal infrastructure by the federal and provincial governments. News Release

	April 23, 2012 - Phase 1 of Manitoba Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program announced This morning, Product Care Association and the Province of Manitoba celebrated Earth Week in Manitoba at Winnipeg’s Panet Road RONA by announcing new province-wide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) programs, MB LightRecycle and MB Paint Recycle. President Dobrowolski participated in the announcement. News Release President's remarks Pictured: L to R: the Honourable Gord Mackintosh, Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship, President Dobrowolski, and Mark Kurschner, President, Product Care Association launching Phase 1 of the Manitoba Household Hazardous Waste Program.

	April 18, 2012 - Budget Disappoints Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz and AMM President Doug Dobrowolski today expressed disappointment that the provincial budget has no long-term solution for infrastructure investment. News Release Members' Advisory Pictured: President Dobrowolski responds to media questions at the Manitoba Legislature immediately following yesterday's provincial budget drop.

	April 16, 2012 - MOS Recap The Municipal Officials Seminar and MTCML Tradeshow took place April 11-12, 2012 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Follow the links below to view the photos from the event or to download the presentations. Photo recap Presentations Pictured: Delegates pack into the CKLQ Hall for a one of the many breakout sessions during MOS2012.

	April 13, 2012 - AMM chooses "city of excellence" for annual award President Doug Dobrowolski presented the 8th Annual Municipal Excellence Award yesterday during the Municipal Officials Seminar at Brandon’s Keystone Centre. The City of Steinbach’s Class 1 Waste Disposal Ground is this year’s recipient. News release Municipal Excellence Award page Pictured: President Doug Dobrowolski presents the 2012 Municipal Excellence Award to Mayor Chris Goertzen, City of Steinbach.

	April 3, 2012 - AMM participates in water summit The Manitoba government is partnering with a variety of provincial stakeholders, including the AMM, to create a provincewide Surface Water Management Strategy. Today, the Manitoba Water Council is hosting a day-long summit with the stakeholders, and the AMM is providing input in a number of areas. more

	March 30, 2012 - AMM responds to federal budget The AMM is supportive of commitments to a long-term infrastructure plan, funds for community centres, and improved internet access, but disappointed in the federal government’s failure to deliver on housing in yesterday’s budget. more

	March 27, 2012 - Municipal Officials Seminar & MTCML Tradeshow - April 11 & 12, 2012 Join us for two days of policy and professional development sessions, the MTCML Tradeshow, and the presentation of the 8th Annual Municipal Excellence Award. Online registration has ended. You can still register on-site at the Municipal Officials Seminar, at the cost of $150 per registrant. more Register online now

	March 16, 2012 - AMM Awards Youth Excellence The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2012 Young Community Leader Award is Cie-Kay Lam. The AMM presented Ms. Lam with the award at the Manitoba School Boards Association Celebration of Success evening on March 15. More>>> Pictured: President Doug Dobrowolski presents the 2012 Young Community Leader Award to Cie-Kay Lam.

	March 14, 2012 - AMM Mayors, Reeves and CAOs meetings - March 19-27, 2012 The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) will host its annual series of Mayors, Reeves and CAOs meetings between March 19 and 27, 2012. During the meetings, the AMM Executive will update the membership on a number of the most pressing issues facing Manitoba municipalities. Finding ways to address the $11 billion infrastructure deficit in Manitoba will take up a large portion of the day, with the community leaders spending the afternoon taking part in a roundtable discussion aimed at identifying alternative sources of revenue. more Read media advisory Pictured: 2011 Mayors, Reeves and CAOs delegates

	February 25, 2012 - Women in Government Lunch & Learn The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) broke new ground on February 23. During its first “Lunch & Learn” session at Brandon University, approximately 30 participants heard about the AMM’s work in trying to attract more good people to municipal government. News release Pictured : Mayor Shari Decter Hirst, City of Brandon, was the keynote speaker at the AMM's Women in Government Lunch & Learn session on February 23 at Brandon University.

	February 14, 2012 - Women in Government session Are you or someone you know interested in municipal government? Would you like to take a leadership role in your community? Have you wondered what it takes to run for a position on your local council? Perhaps you think you don’t have the knowledge or experience to run...or maybe you feel you simply don’t have the time or the support. If so, this “Lunch and Learn” session is for you. more News release

	January 30, 2012 - Poll shows support for infrastructure funding A recently conducted poll by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) shows Manitobans think investing in municipal infrastructure over and above existing levels should be a top priority for the provincial government over the next four years. more Opinion: Manitobans agree communities need help

	January 30, 2012 - Municipal Leader - Winter, 2012 When we think of the word "recreation" we often think of the physical benefits - but that is just one of many. Our special report this issue highlights why recreation is truly an essential service for municipalities, and some of the programs and organizations available to support your community's recreation needs. View Winter, 2012 issue in 3D now>>> View back issues of the Municipal Leader>>>

	January 13, 2012 - Former AMM director new Ag minister President Doug Dobrowolski is pleased with the appointment of Ron Kostyshyn, former AMM Parkland Rural Director, to Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives by Premier Greg Selinger. “I would like to congratulate Ron on his appointment to Provincial Cabinet and wish him all the best in his new position,” said President Dobrowolski. More Pictured: President Doug Dobrowolski recognized former Parkland Rural Director Ron Kostyshyn for his service on the AMM Board of Directors during the AMM 13th Annual Convention.

	November 30, 2011 - AMM meeting with Cabinet Each year the AMM meets with the Premier and members of Cabinet to discuss the top issues facing municipalities in our province. This year the AMM met with the Premier and Cabinet on November 24, 2011 on the last day of the AMM 13th Annual Convention in Brandon. More View 2011 Cabinet Brief Pictured: President Doug Dobrowolski with Premier Greg Selinger.

	November 29, 2011 - AMM awards Honourary Life Memberships Each year, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities bestows honourary life memberships on individuals chosen by the AMM Board of Directors. The awards are presented at the AMM Gala evening during the Association’s annual convention. This year, three recipients received honourary life memberships before approximately 1,200 Gala attendees on November 23, 2011. More Honourary Life bios & photos Pictured: President Doug Dobrowolski presents one of three Honourary Life Membership awards to George Harbottle

	November 28, 2011 - Infrastructure funding and flood relief assistance are the top themes at AMM Convention The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) 13th Annual Convention, held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, has now concluded. In total, 66 resolutions were debated over the two days, with 54 carried and 12 defeated. More Summary of resolutions carried/defeated View resolutions Delegates vote on a resolution at the AMM Annual Convention in Brandon.

	November 22, 2011 - President acclaimed; 30 resolutions debated Doug Dobrowolski, Councillor for the RM of Macdonald was acclaimed today to serve his 4th year as AMM President. The delegate body also worked their way through 30 resolutions, defeating 4 and carrying 25. More Pictured: Newly acclaimed President Doug Dobrowolski

	October 14, 2011 - AMM 13th Annual Convention - Gaining our Momentum With close to 1,000 delegates, the Annual Convention is the largest annual event hosted by the AMM. In fact, it is the largest municipal event held annually in Manitoba! View Convention page Pictured at left: The Winnipeg Police Pipe Band, a traditional part of the AMM Annual Convention Opening Ceremonies

	September 27, 2011 - Which party will Put Communities First? The AMM has been tracking election promises made by the three major parties. We will update this list regularly as new commitments are made, right up until election day on October 4. Election Promises - NDP Election Promises - PC Election Promises - Liberal View our latest print and radio ads at the AMM Campaign Centre! Pictured at left: The Putting Communities First print advertisement that ran in most Manitoba Daily newspapers the week of September 24th.

	September 27, 2011 - City and AMM challenge Provincial candidates to make infrastructure a priority Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz and AMM President Doug Dobrowolski today again called on those seeking election in the upcoming Provincial election to make infrastructure investment a top priority. Read news release Pictured at left: City of Winnipeg Councillors Scott Fielding and Jeff Browaty, with Mayor Sam Katz, listen to President Dobrowolski's comments during a news conference on September 27.

	September 7, 2011 - Questions for Leaders The provincial election is underway and this is an important election for our communities. Manitoba municipalities are finding it harder and harder to cope with their growing mandate. We would like to know what each party is ready to do for communities in the next four years. The AMM has sent a list of questions to the leaders of the main parties. We will be sharing the answers with our members when they are received and also posting them here. Questions for Leaders Answers received - Manitoba PC Party Answers received - Manitoba NDP Party Answers received - Manitoba Liberal Party

	August 30, 2011 - President's Tour wraps up The AMM wrapped up its President’s Tour of Manitoba last week with stops in Portage la Prairie and Lorette. The tour was part of the AMM’s “Putting Communities First” campaign and included earlier visits to Dauphin, Gimli and Brandon. View news releases View President's Tour blog posts Visit the AMM Campaign Centre Pictured at left: Some of the 50+ year old sewer pipe Gimli is replacing. It is costing the community upwards of $100,000 per year to patch and repair water and sewerline breaks.

	August 4, 2011 - Putting Communities First campaign The official campaign period may still be several weeks away but the AMM has been planning for months to put municipal issues - primarily the municipal infrastructure deficit - front and centre of all parties this upcoming provincial election. Find out how. Visit the AMM Campaign Centre

	June 27, 2011 - New Faces on AMM Board of Directors The recent series of June District Meetings saw five new directors elected to serve on the AMM Board. Details Meet the AMM Board of Directors Pictured at left: Parkland Urban Director Lyle Smith; Parkland Rural Director Gary Momotiuk; Western Urban Director Terry Johnson; Western Rural Director Rick Pauls; Northern Director Angela Enright

	June 9, 2011 - Province-wide campaign "Puts Communities First" The AMM launched the Put Communities First Campaign today. The campaign is designed to ensure municipal issues, especially infrastructure, is front and center in the upcoming provincial election campaign. News Release Visit the Campaign Centre Pictured at left: Reeve Don Forfar, RM of St. Andrews, participated in the official launch of the AMM's "Putting Communities First" campaign along with President Doug Dobrowolski (also pictured) and Councillor Russ Wyatt, City of Winnipeg.

	June 8, 2011 - Campaign website and toolkit now available AMM members can now access the AMM Campaign Centre, where they will find a number of templates, tools, and backgrounders to help in their campaign to "Put Communities First". Click here to access the site (password protected - contact your CAO or the AMM for details)

	June 3, 2011 - District Meetings - June 9 - 17, 2011 The AMM District Meetings are a series of meetings held throughout the province each June. These meetings provide the AMM membership with information about current policies, issues, and actions undertaken by the organization. Speakers are also scheduled to address timely issues that are of concern to the AMM membership. Resolutions voted on during June District Meetings are brought forward to the AMM Annual Convention in November. Note: Deadline for resolutions for all District Meetings has now passed. More>>> Register for District Meetings Pictured: Resolution sessions are an important part of June District Meetings.

	May 18, 2011 - Infrastructure Funding Council final report The Infrastructure Funding Council (IFC) today released its final report, entitled "New Relationships: A New Order - A balanced approach to funding municipal infrastructure in Manitoba". Created last May, the IFC's mandate was to develop an overall, comprehensive infrastructure funding strategy to begin to address the ballooning municipal infrastructure deficit in Manitoba. View news release Download report Pictured: President Doug Dobrowolski announces the creation of the Infrastructure Funding Council in May, 2010. The final report has now been tabled.

	May 11, 2011 - On the AMM blog Recent news stories and calls for curious onlookers to stay away from Manitoba flood zones prompted the AMM's latest blog post, "No place for tourism in 2011 flood fight". Read blog post here Pictured: A crew tops up the main 18th Street dike protecting Brandon from the rising Assiniboine River. Photo credit: John Woods, Canadian Press

	April 19, 2011 - City and AMM provide real solution to infrastructure deficit President Doug Dobrowolski and Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz today again called on the Province of Manitoba to provide one point of the existing provincial sales tax (PST) over and above funds that are already received, to be dedicated annually as a stable, reliable source of funding for municipal infrastructure. More>>> AMM Member Advisory - Budget 2011 Pictured: President Dobrowolski answers media questions following this morning's news conference at the Winnipeg Mayor's Office.

	March 21, 2011 - AMM Awards Youth Excellence The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2011 Young Community Leader Award is Samantha Hunter-Garrioch. The AMM presented Ms. Hunter-Garrioch with the award at the Manitoba School Boards Association Celebration of Success evening on March 17. More>>> Pictured: President Doug Dobrowolski presents the 2011 Young Community Leader Award to Samantha Hunter-Garrioch.

	March 17, 2011 - Once Elected, What is Expected? The AMM, together with Manitoba Local Government, have published a council members guide for municipal elected officials serving the current term on council. This guide, "Once Elected, What is Expected?", was distributed to participants in the recent series of Newly Elected Municipal Officials Training Seminars held across Manitoba. Download now>>>