Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I'm your host Christopher Brown. In today's episode, we're following up on a story from earlier this month regarding the Town of Westlock Flagpole and Crosswalk Bylaw. In a closely contested vote Thursday Night, residents of the Town of Westlock opted to pass the proposed Crosswalk and Flagpole Bylaw. With a narrow margin of 663 votes in favour to 639 against, the decision mandates the removal of the pride crosswalk painted earlier in June and ce

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I'm your host Christopher Brown Today we embark on a new chapter of our program. While we typically focus on local governance issues, we recognize the importance of the broader political landscape on municipal affairs. That's why, starting today, we're introducing a special feature segment where we sit down with federal, provincial, and territorial leaders to delve into their perspectives on municipal governance, and how their levels of governmen

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I'm your host Christopher Brown. Today we are going delve into an upcoming event shaping the landscape of Westlock, Alberta. The February 22nd Town Wide Vote on the "Crosswalk and Flagpole Bylaw.” Before we talk about the future we need to bring you up to speed on how we got here: Last Spring, In the rural community of Westlock which is located 90kms north of Edmonton, was asked by the Thunder Alliance, a group that supports members of the LGBTQ

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I’m Your Host Christopher Brown. In the face of soaring inflation and rising energy costs, municipalities in Alberta have been searching for innovative ways to enhance energy efficiency and trim costs. The challenge lies in implementing these upgrades, often not happening due to financial constrainst. In a recent press conference, the province of Alberta unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that aims to empower both rural and urban communities.

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. This is the first installment of our three-part series dedicated to unravelling the dynamic and pivotal role of Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) in the intricate landscape of municipalities. In today's episode, we delve deep into the heart of municipal governance, examining the responsibilities, challenges, and evolving significance of the CAO. Joining us in this insightful discussion are two esteemed guests: Ken

As the calendar flips to February anticipation and excitement ripple through our office as the Cross Border Interviews is back!...

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. Today dive deep into a hot topic that's been making waves in the municipal landscape of Alberta. An article by Matthew Black in the Edmonton Journal has ignited a spark in the ongoing conversation about the introduction of political parties into the municipal political scene. Now, the article suggests that more than 70 per cent of respondents to an online Province of Alberta government survey are against the idea of

Welcome to Municipal Affairs for January 29th, 2024. I’m your host Christopher Brown. Starting Today, and every last Monday of each month, we're bringing you a unique edition of Municipal Affairs, where we'll preview upcoming by-elections and share unfiltered opinions on major municipal issues. This isn't your typical episode; it's a fresh perspective on issues shaping our communities. *************************************************** Support The Show Today: https://www.cro

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. This is the first instalment of our three-part series dedicated to shedding light on the evolving landscape of Victim Services in the province of Alberta. In today's episode, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the crucial role played by Victim Services Units and delve into the transformative changes unfolding throughout the province. In an exclusive interview with Romesh Persaud, the chairman if the Camrose