Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Over the last two weeks, our team has been travelling across Saskatchewan in preparation for our live Saskatchewan Provincial Election Night Special. During our journey, we’ve connected with mayors, councillors, and other key stakeholders to understand how this election will shape the future of municipalities. And as the Saskatchewan Election continues to unfolds, you will certainly need to stay informed with The SKoop Political Briefing newslett

This November, members of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) will gather in Edmonton for their annual fall convention. This year brings a significant change as Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLauchlin, after years of dedicated service, steps down as President. As candidates announce their bids for the RMA Presidency, we will speak with candidates about their leadership styles, visions for the organization, and how they intend to guide Alberta's rural municipalities into the

For the past two weeks, I have been travelling across Southern and Northern Saskatchewan, visiting towns and cities, speaking with...

On November 13th, voters across Saskatchewan will be heading to the polls to elect new municipal councils, shaping the leadership of...

This past weekend’s Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) conference marked a significant milestone in leadership across the province, as Brittany Merrifield, Mayor of Grand Bay-Westfield, assumed the role of UMNB President. Merrifield takes over from outgoing President and Mayor of Tantramar, Andrew Black, and her appointment isn’t just symbolic—it’s part of a broader trend. Across Canada, women are increasingly taking on key leadership roles in municipal governanc

Municipal leaders across Prince Edward Island will be dealing with a new face following this morning’s cabinet shuffle. The Honourable...

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. Last week, municipal leaders from across the province gathered in Red Deer for the Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show. The event featured debates on resolutions, addresses from provincial leaders, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics shared among municipal officials. We were on the ground and had one key question for these leaders. *************************************************** Support The Sho

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. Municipalities want them, but the Province doesn't. During last week's Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade show in Red Deer, Municipal Leaders voted overwhelmingly to ask the province to allow municipalities to use Automated Voting Tabulators in the upcoming 2025 Municipal Elections. *************************************************** Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. As we gear up for our Live Saskatchewan provincial election show, we are excited to announce the launch of our "Sask Votes: One-on-One Interviews" series. Over the coming weeks, we will be crisscrossing Saskatchewan, meeting with municipal leaders from across the province to hear firsthand their priorities, challenges, and expectations from the provincial leaders vying for office. These discussions will dive into what matters m