In British Columbia's Cariboo region, local government takes on a very different meaning. Vast distances, rural communities, resource industries, and the people who call this region home all create challenges that can't always be solved with a one-size-fits-all approach. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cariboo Regional District Director for District 'A', Nicole Audet. We'll talk about what it means to represent a large and diverse rural district, the issues

Every community has its own story. In Fort Saskatchewan, that story is one of growth, industry, families, and a city finding its place in a changing Alberta. At the centre of that story is municipal leadership — the decisions made today that can shape the community for years to come. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we meet with Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Lisa Makin. We'll discuss what it's like to lead the city, the opportunities and pressures facing Fort Saskatchewan, and her

High River is a community where the strength of local government is measured not just in council chambers, but in the lives of the people who call this town home. Like many communities, High River is facing questions about what the future should look like. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Town of High River Councillor Jenny Jones. We'll talk about her experience in municipal government, the issues facing High River, and the challenges and opportunities of gu

Spruce Grove is a city in transition — growing quickly, while working to preserve the community character that brought people here in the first place. For municipal leaders, that growth comes with difficult questions: how to manage development, provide services, invest in infrastructure, and make sure residents have a voice in the future of their city. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with City of Spruce Grove Councillor Erin Stevenson. We'll talk about life in m

In northern British Columbia, communities like Smithers are shaped by a unique mix of small-town character, natural beauty, economic opportunity, and the challenges that come with being far from the country’s largest cities. And leading a community through those challenges requires more than making decisions at City Hall. It requires listening, balancing competing priorities, and having a clear vision for the future. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Gladys A

Lacombe is a city with a small-town character — a community balancing growth, opportunity, and the everyday challenges that come with both. At the heart of those decisions is city council, where local issues can have a very personal impact on the people who live here. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with City of Lacombe Councillor Torie Goings. We'll talk about life in municipal leadership, the issues facing Lacombe, the challenges of growth, and what it takes t

Lac Ste. Anne County is a place where rural life, agriculture, tourism, and growth all meet. But keeping a community like this moving forward isn't simple. Behind the quiet roads and beautiful lakes are decisions about infrastructure, development, services, and the future of a changing municipality. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Lac Ste. Anne County Reeve Jurgen Preugschas. We'll talk about what it's really like to lead a rural municipality — the challeng

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada. For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we spoke with Municipality of Saint-André-d'Argenteuil Mayor Stephen Matthew at the 2026 FCM Convention. The municipality of Saint-André-d'Argenteuil was formed on December 29, 1999. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://stada.c

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada. For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we spoke with Halton Hills, Ontario, Councillor D’Arcy Keene at the 2026 FCM Convention. The Town of Halton Hills is a unique marriage of urban and rural, nestled within a picturesque Southern Ontario landscape. Georgetown and Acton are our ur