Welcome to Municipal Affairs. I'm Christopher Brown. Today we have a piece of exciting news for residents across rural Alberta, and Canada. Earlier on in June, a significant announcement was made in Clearwater County, Alberta, that promises to reshape the digital landscape for many underserved areas of the province. In a joint effort to promote fairness and connectivity for every generation, the governments of Canada and Alberta have committed $153 million in federal and pro

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Today, in our Alberta Municipalities roundtable discussion will delve into three crucial topics affecting Municipalities in the Province of Alberta. First, we’ll address water management amidst severe drought conditions, a pressing concern for many municipalities. Next, we will examine the aftermath of Bills 18, 20, and 21, focusing on the regulations that will be implemented around all three bills. Finally, we will address a major concern for m

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I’m Christopher Brown. Today we delve into one organization and their initiatives shaping the economic landscape of our communities in North Eastern Alberta. AlbertaHUB, is an influential organization based in northeastern Alberta, dedicated to providing regional investment information and assistance to companies across Canada and around the world. Ranked among Canada’s Top 20 locations for investment, AlbertaHUB serves over 40 member communities

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. I'm Christopher Brown. Today, we have an exciting development to discuss—the launch of the first political party focused solely on municipal affairs in the City of Calgary. It's called A Better Calgary Party, and it's ready to make a significant impact on our beloved city. The provincial government created legislation earlier this year paving the way for political parties in Alberta's two largest communities - Calgary and Edmonton. Bill 20, the

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. I'm Christopher Brown. This past weekend Municipal leaders from across Canada gathered in Calgary for the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) convention, and we have a compelling story about a significant investment in municipalities collective fight against climate change. Intact Financial Corporation announced on the last day of the FCM Convention the launch of its enhanced 2024 Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program. In a b

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. I'm Christopher Brown. Today, we're focusing on the town of Norman Wells in the Northwest Territories, a community facing significant strain due to a critical supply issue. This year, two N.W.T. communities, Norman Wells and Tulita, won't receive their essential barge deliveries due to unusually low water levels on the Mackenzie River. In May, the territorial government announced that Marine Transportation Services would be cancelling these cruci

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. I'm Christopher Brown. This past weekend Municipal leaders from across Canada gathered in Calgary for the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) convention, and we explore an exciting story of collaboration and innovation that promises to drive sustainable growth for municipalities in the Province of Saskatchewan. On the afternoon of June 8th, 2024, during the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Annual Conference and Trade Show in

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. I'm Christopher Brown. This past weekend Municipal leaders from across Canada gathered in Calgary for the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) convention, and in todays episode we turn our focus to a topic that touches every corner of our nation – housing. On June 7th, at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Convention in Calgary, a pivotal discussion took place between Sean Fraser, the Federal Minister of Housing, and T

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. I'm Christopher Brown. Today, we take you to the heart of Downtown Calgary, where this past weekend a significant event unfolded at this year's Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) convention. The convention, a pivotal gathering for municipal leaders across the nation, had a speech from NDP Leader JAgmeet Singh, who due to a pending strike in British Columbia was unable to attend the four day conference in person but did virtually address