Welcome to Municipal Affairs. In November, members of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) will gather in Edmonton for their annual fall convention, marking a pivotal moment in the organization's history. This year brings a significant change as Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLauchlin, after years of dedicated service, steps down as President. His departure opens the door to new leadership, with candidates preparing to shape Alberta's future of rural governance. As candidate

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. Day 1 of Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show is the the bag, and we were there speaking with Municipal Leader from across the province. We also have the speeches from Provincial and Federal Stakeholders, and we go one-on-one with Bill Purdy former AUMA President about how the organization has changed in his 38 years attending the convention. *************************************************** 0:00 - Opening 0:04

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. Alberta's municipal leaders are gathering in Red Deer for the annual Alberta Municipalities Trade and Convention Show, a key event that brings together local leaders from across the province. Over the next three days, we will be live on location, offering you insights and perspectives directly from those at the heart of Alberta's communities. We'll be speaking with municipal leaders about the critical issues they face and how t

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. With the 2024 New Brunswick Provincial Election underway, and voters gearing up to head to the polls on October 21st, today’s focus is on what municipalities in the province are hoping to hear—or have already heard—from party leaders on critical issues affecting local governments. Our guest today is Andrew Black, President of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB), and we’ll be discussing the pressing concerns rais

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. As communities across Canada continue to grow and expand, rail safety has become an increasingly important issue for both municipalities and the public. Rail Safety Week, an annual initiative held across the country, plays a vital role in raising awareness about the dangers of railway crossings and the importance of safety near rail tracks. This year, Rail Safety Week is focusing on the shared responsibility of communities, governments, and railw

As the dust of provincial politics begins to stir again, Lethbridge-West is gearing up for a contest like no other. The stage is set for...

Top Row (L-R): Inuvik Mayor Clarence Wood, Hay River Mayor Kandis Jameson, Fort Simpson Mayor Sean Whelly. Bottom Row L-R: Norman Wells...

Top Row L-R: Yvon LeBlanc, Warden of the Municipality of Clare; Cathy Hinton, Deputy Mayor Town of Truro, Suzanne Lohnes-Croft,...

This Thursday (September 26th), the spotlight will shine on Red Deer as municipal leaders from across Alberta gather for the highly...