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The Saskatchewan Legislature has officially opened its fall sitting, following the delivery of the 2026 Speech from the Throne. The government has outlined priorities ranging from public safety and disaster preparedness to community infrastructure and affordability. There are some announcements that matter to municipalities, including support for rural policing, wildfire resilience and community rinks. But there are also some notable gaps. There were no new commitments to tac

Today we are doing something a bit different. Today we are going back to 2023, when we attended our very first SUMA Convention in Saskatoon. That's where we first sat down with Saskatoon City Councillor Bev Dubois to discuss the challenges facing her city. At the time, Saskatoon was led by Mayor Charlie Clark. Today, three years later, Cynthia Block is at the helm, a new council is in place, and the city continues to grow and change. But have the issues changed? In 2023, we t

One year ago, Albertans headed to the polls to choose the municipal leaders who would help shape the future of their communities. And in Edmonton, that meant a new mayor, a new council, and a new chapter for Alberta’s capital city. But a year into a municipal term, the campaign promises start meeting the realities of governing. Housing affordability, public safety, infrastructure, the cost of delivering services, and the pressures of a growing population are all competing for

A growing chorus of municipal leaders across southern Alberta is calling on the provincial government to take action on a highway intersection that has been the site of multiple fatalities and life-altering collisions. Foothills County, along with the Towns of Okotoks, High River, Nanton and Diamond Valley, is coming together with one clear message for the Government of Alberta: it’s time to commit the funding needed to build a permanent interchange at Highway 2 and 338 Avenu

For more than 120 years, the RCMP has been the face of policing in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Generations of officers have served this growing northern city, building a legacy that, until now, seemed unlikely to change. But on October 21st, 2026, that chapter officially came to a close. The Grande Prairie Police Service has taken over responsibility for policing the city, marking a major shift in how public safety is delivered to a community of approximately 64,000 people. It’s

Some people leave a lasting mark not just on their own community, but on the entire municipal sector. Through years of leadership, advocacy, and service, they help strengthen local government, support fellow municipal leaders, and shape the future of communities across Alberta. That kind of contribution deserves special recognition. At the 2026 Alberta Municipalities Awards Gala in Edmonton, the Life Membership Award was presented to Cathy Heron, recognizing her extraordinary

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Twenty years is a long time to serve in elected office. It means two decades of community conversations, difficult decisions, changing priorities, and a commitment to showing up for the people you represent. Municipal government is often where residents feel democracy most directly. The decisions made around the council table shape local services, community development, and the places people call home. At the 2026 Alberta Municipalities Awards Gala, the Distinguished Service