More than 700 delegates from cities, towns, and rural communities across Manitoba gathered at Winnipeg’s RBC Convention Centre last month for the annual Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention. From healthcare and infrastructure to municipal funding, cell service, and RCMP policing costs, leaders spent three days debating the issues shaping communities across the Keystone Province. And while the focus remained on Manitoba, municipal organizations from beyond the pro

The annual Association of Manitoba Municipalities convention wrapped up in Winnipeg last week, leaving municipal leaders with a renewed sense of momentum. Delegates spent three busy days debating resolutions, celebrating community achievements, and laying the groundwork for the year ahead—one that will ultimately lead Manitoba into its next municipal election. More than 700 delegates attended, representing cities, towns, and rural communities from every corner of the province

Alberta is often defined by its oil and gas sector—but a very different kind of energy is taking centre stage. The spotlight on nuclear power, and small modular reactors, or SMRs is happening in communities across Alberta. Unlike traditional nuclear facilities, SMRs are designed to be compact, factory-built, and scalable. Supporters say they’re cheaper, safer, and far quicker to construct. And importantly, they can be deployed in remote or less-populated regions—places where

Today we turn our focus to northwestern Alberta, where a major decision in the post-secondary sector is rippling through an entire region. Students and residents in the town of Fairview are still reeling after Northwestern Polytechnic announced plans to close its satellite campus. The news broke late on October 29th, following a vote by the institution’s board of governors—leaving many in the community shocked, disappointed, and searching for answers. The Fairview campus has

Last week, more than twelve hundred delegates from communities across Alberta gathered in Calgary for what Alberta Municipalities calls the province’s largest municipal gathering. For three days, municipal leaders, administrators, and local government partners met face-to-face, sharing ideas and charting a path forward for their communities. This was the first meeting of municipal leaders since the 2025 Alberta Municipal Election on October 20th, 2025. We spoke with three vil

Last week, more than twelve hundred delegates from communities across Alberta gathered in Calgary for what Alberta Municipalities calls the province’s largest municipal gathering. For three days, municipal leaders, administrators, and local government partners met face-to-face, sharing ideas and charting a path forward for their communities. This was the first meeting of municipal leaders since the 2025 Alberta Municipal Election on October 20th, 2025. We spoke with three Tow

In the Village of Alberta Beach, Alberta, a new council term is underway — bringing together a mix of fresh faces, and familiar faces. Among those is Mayor Tara Elwood. She joins her colleagues in leading the village forward over the next four years. We sat down with Mayor Elwood to talk about leadership, priorities for the term ahead, and what lies ahead for the community of Alberta Beach. This… is Municipal Affairs. *************************************************** Suppor

Last week, more than twelve hundred delegates from communities across Alberta gathered in Calgary for what Alberta Municipalities calls the province’s largest municipal gathering. For three days, municipal leaders, administrators, and local government partners met face-to-face, sharing ideas and charting a path forward for their communities. Alberta’s two largest cities — Calgary and Edmonton — were well represented, with both mayors spending time on the floor speaking with d

After a week filled with handshakes, campaign conversations, and interactions with more than 1,200 delegates, Grande Prairie Councillor Dylan Bressey emerged as the newly elected President of Alberta Municipalities. Bressey secured 62.7 per cent of the vote, defeating Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau, who received 29.6 per cent, and Communities First Calgary Councillor Andre Chabot, who earned 7.7 per cent. During his campaign speech on Friday morning, Bressey told delegates he was