In the City of Leduc, Alberta, a new council term is underway — bringing together a mix of fresh and familiar faces. Last month, residents headed to the polls, electing a new council t steer the city forward. Among those elected was Councillor Shawn Raymond. He now joins his colleagues and the Mayor in leading the city forward over the next four years. We sat down with Councillor Raymond to talk about leadership, priorities for the term ahead, and what lies ahead for the comm

In the Village of Beiseker, Alberta, a new council term is hitting the ground running— bringing together a mix of fresh faces and familiar faces. Among those is Councillor Neil Young. He joins his colleagues in leading the village forward over the next four years. We sat down with Councillor Young to talk about leadership, priorities for the term ahead, and what comes next. This… is Municipal Affairs. *************************************************** Support The Show Today:

It’s shaping up to be one of the largest gatherings of municipal leaders Alberta has seen in years. From November 12th to 14th, mayors, councillors, and administrators from across the province will converge on downtown Calgary for the Alberta Municipalities convention — a three-day summit where the people who help run our cities, towns, and villages come together to debate, decide, and chart the path forward. They’ll be tackling some of the biggest issues facing local governm

A significant step toward strengthening relationships between municipalities and First Nations communities took place in Saskatoon this month. The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, known as SUMA, and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner have formalized a new partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The agreement was signed following a traditional Pipe Ceremony at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, with Treaty Commissioner Dr. Kathy W

Strychnine — a name that carries a long legacy across the Prairies. For decades, it was the go-to pesticide for gopher control in Alberta. That is, until the federal government began phasing out its use on Richardson’s ground squirrels back in 2020 — and then banned it outright in 2024. The small animal at the centre of it all — the Richardson’s ground squirrel, known more commonly as the gopher — has been described as “a destructive force across the prairie provinces, threat

In the Town of Canmore, Alberta, a new council term is underway — bringing together a mix of fresh faces and returning members around the table. On October 20th, residents headed to the polls, electing a blend of new councillors and familiar voices — all ready to help shape Canmore’s future. Among them is Councillor Wade Graham, re-elected by the citizens of Canmore to continue serving on Council. He now joins his colleagues and the Mayor in leading the town forward. We sat d

In the Municipal District of Taber, Alberta, a new term is beginning — and at the head of the table sits a familiar face. On October 20th, residents went to the polls, casting their votes for a mix of new councillors and returning voices — each ready to shape the MD’s next chapter. Just a week later, at the first meeting of the new council, members turned once again to a trusted leader. Tamara Miyanaga has been selected by her peers to continue as Reeve — guiding the MD of Ta

“Change is here.” Those were the words of Premier-Designate Currie Dixon, speaking to a packed crowd in Whitehorse as news broke that the Yukon Party would be returning to power—ending nine years of Liberal rule. Dixon will now lead a majority government, with 14 MLAs securing the Yukon Party’s place as the new governing force. The Yukon NDP, under Leader Kate White, will take on the role of Official Opposition, while the Liberals are left with just a single seat in the Legis

In the County of Grande Prairie, Alberta — a new chapter is unfolding, and it begins with a familiar name. On October 20th, residents headed to the polls, casting their votes for the people they believe will shape their community’s future — some new voices, and some well-known ones returning to the table. Just a week later, at the very first meeting of this new council, the group turned to a trusted hand to guide them forward. Former Deputy Reeve Amanda McDonald has been chos