Alberta’s rural municipalities appear to be forging an improved dialogue with the provincial government, despite past clashes over how much and when they’re consulted.

Recent interviews with key players suggest that they’re ready to work together and hear each other out on major issues — things like funding levels for roads, bridges and other infrastructure, and a new system to deal with accusations of poor councillor conduct.

Their comments follow Dan Williams becoming minister of municipal affairs in May, when he was shuffled from mental health and addiction.

Williams toured central and southern Alberta during the summer to meet with elected and unelected leaders from more than 40 municipalities.

Kara Westerlund, president of the RMA, said she’s glad the minister took to Alberta’s hi

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