For most municipal leaders across Canada, the work of local government remains rooted in the day-to-day responsibilities that residents often take for granted: maintaining water systems, repairing infrastructure, keeping taxes manageable, and ensuring services reach those who need them most. These are the issues that anchor municipal governance, the practical concerns that demand attention regardless of political climate. Yet in 2025 - and I would even say before that as well

Over the next four weeks, municipal leaders from across Canada will gather in four very different communities: Calgary, Edmonton, Corner Brook, and Winnipeg. Each of these cities will play host to meetings, discussions, and conventions that will bring together mayors, councillors, reeves, and municipal staff from across the country. From Newfoundland and Labrador to Alberta to Manitoba, local leaders will be sitting face to face, talking about the challenges they share and th

This tribute is admittedly a little late, but some things deserve to be said, no matter when they’re spoken. Earlier this September, Magrath Town Councillor Josh Bourelle had passed away unexpectedly. I only met Josh twice in my time hosting this show, but his passing struck me deeply — because in those brief encounters, it was clear he was one of the good ones. For those who never had the chance to meet Councillor Bourelle, you missed out. You missed out on a man who stood

Tonight, as ballots are counted across Alberta’s cities, towns, and counties, one candidate stands out as the sure-fire victor — though you won’t find their name printed anywhere on the ballot. That candidate is neither the polished mayoral hopeful nor the tireless community advocate, neither the entrenched incumbent nor the bright-eyed newcomer promising change. No, the winner of tonight’s Alberta municipal elections will be that familiar, quiet figure who never campaigns an

It’s time we start talking about how we elect municipal leaders in Alberta’s cities. Now, I know I’m not going to make many friends with...

Scott Pearce addressing delegates at the 2024 FCM Convention in Calgary, Alberta There are a few people in life who leave their mark not...

As the leaves turn and the first hints of frost signal the end of another Alberta summer, rural communities across the province are...

Tomorrow at noon, the die will be cast. Across Alberta, nomination packages will close, and the official list of candidates for municipal...

I’ve been to a lot of places, and I’ve seen a lot of different things in my time. My boots have collected dust from backroad shoulders in...