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

Next week, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities is gearing up for its annual Fall Convention—this year, under the banner Leadership in Motion. And the timing couldn’t be more significant. With just one year until the next municipal elections, communities across Manitoba are heading into a period of transition. AMM is challenging municipal leaders to stay bold, stay forward-thinking, and take the steps today that will shape tomorrow. Over three days at Winnipeg’s RBC Con

Today, we’re turning our attention to one of the most anticipated events on the municipal calendar. This November 20th to 22nd, municipal leaders from across Newfoundland and Labrador will gather in Corner Brook for the 75th annual MNL Conference, Trade Show, and AGM. The Corner Brook Civic Centre will serve as the main hub for what promises to be the largest assembly of municipal sector leaders in the province. As Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador looks toward the fut

This week, more than twelve hundred delegates from communities of every size have come together under one roof — right here at Calgary’s TELUS Convention Centre — for what Alberta Municipalities calls the province’s largest municipal gathering: the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show. It’s a week where local leaders share ideas, debate issues, and set the direction for the year ahead. And one of the most anticipated moments came when delegates heard from a n

In the Village of Alberta Beach, Alberta, a new council term is underway — bringing together a mix of fresh faces, and familiar. 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 *************************************************** Support The S

This week, more than 1,200 delegates from across Alberta have descended upon the TELUS Convention Centre in downtown Calgary for what’s being called the province’s largest municipal gathering — the Alberta Municipalities 2025 Convention and Trade Show. From councillors and mayors to administrators and municipal staff, representatives from communities big and small are here to learn, connect, and collaborate on the issues shaping Alberta’s future. The convention runs through F

This week, over 1,200 delegates from across Alberta have gathered here at Calgary’s TELUS Convention Centre for what Alberta Municipalities is calling the province’s largest municipal gathering — the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show. Running through Friday, the event brings together councillors, mayors, and municipal officials from every corner of Alberta — all here to take courses, share ideas, and strengthen connections that help shape the future of our