The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has been keeping a full schedule this fall, leading up to their mid-term convention happening November 5th and 6th in Regina. From meetings in Ottawa with federal ministers and opposition members, to continued advocacy on the challenges facing rural Saskatchewan — including the ongoing trade tariffs between Canada and China — SARM has been active on multiple fronts. Behind the scenes, they’ve also been working to ensure the

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs. Last week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the opportunity to speak with several retiring municipal leaders from across Alberta. These dedicated individuals have spent years serving their communities, guiding growth, and helping shape the places we call home. In this special episode, we’ve brought all of those heartfelt conversations together — featuring two mayors and a councillor — as they reflect on their t

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs. Earlier this week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with several acclaimed municipal leaders from across Alberta. These conversations offered valuable insight into local governance, community priorities, and the vision shaping Alberta’s towns and cities. For this special episode, we’ve brought all of those interviews together—so you can enjoy them in one place. So, without further

In Vermilion, Alberta, a new chapter is beginning — and it comes with a familiar name. On Monday, October 20th, residents went to the polls and placed their trust in Robert Snow — electing him as the town’s next Mayor with a strong majority. Snow, a first-term councillor before his mayoral run, secured 1,017 of the 1,276 votes cast for the position. Now, he steps into leadership with a mix of experience and fresh perspectives on council. Returning councillors Paul Conlon and

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs. Earlier this week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with several acclaimed municipal leaders from across Alberta. These conversations offered valuable insight into local governance, community priorities, and the vision shaping Alberta’s towns and cities. For this special episode, we’ve brought all of those interviews together—so you can enjoy them in one place. So, without further

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs. Earlier this week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with several acclaimed municipal leaders from across Alberta. These conversations offered valuable insight into local governance, community priorities, and the vision shaping Alberta’s towns and cities. For this special episode, we’ve brought all of those interviews together—so you can enjoy them in one place. So, without further

Over the past year, municipal leaders from across Canada have been raising their voices, calling on the federal government to take stronger action on public safety — and in particular, to make changes to Canada’s bail system. From major cities to small towns, mayors and councils have been expressing the same concern: repeat violent offenders being released back into communities too quickly, only to offend again. On October 23rd, following months of consultation with provinces

The ballots are counted, the signs are coming down, and across Alberta, the dust is finally starting to settle. It’s been just a few days since voters went to the polls in the municipal elections — shaping the councils and county tables that will steer their communities for the next four years. And while some familiar faces will be returning to their seats, there’s also a new wave of leaders stepping into local government for the first time. In rural Alberta especially, that

Alberta Municipalities has announced a change in leadership at the top of the organization. The Board of Directors has appointed Deborah Reid-Mickler as Interim President, effective immediately. She will serve in this role through the organization’s 2025 Convention and Trade Show. The announcement follows Monday’s municipal elections, in which former President and Mayor of Wetaskiwin, Tyler Gandam, was defeated. Reid-Mickler joined the Alberta Municipalities Board in 2023 and