This week, over 1,200 delegates from across Alberta have gathered here at Calgary’s TELUS Convention Centre for what Alberta Municipalities is calling the province’s largest municipal gathering — the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show. Running through Friday, the event brings together councillors, mayors, and municipal officials from every corner of Alberta — all here to take courses, share ideas, and strengthen connections that help shape the future of our

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:

Over the next four weeks, municipal leaders from across Canada will gather in four very different communities: Calgary, Edmonton, Corner Brook, and Winnipeg. Each of these cities will play host to meetings, discussions, and conventions that will bring together mayors, councillors, reeves, and municipal staff from across the country. From Newfoundland and Labrador to Alberta to Manitoba, local leaders will be sitting face to face, talking about the challenges they share and th

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

A three-way race is taking shape to determine the next president of Alberta Municipalities, following last month’s municipal elections. The organization is seeking a new full-time president after incumbent Tyler Gandam, Mayor of Wetaskiwin, was defeated in his bid for re-election. Three candidates have put their names forward to lead the provincial municipal association: Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau, Grande Prairie Councillor Dylan Bressey, and Calgary Communities First Party C

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