Municipal leaders from across Alberta are converging on Red Deer next week to attend the Alberta Municipalities Trade and Convention...

Earlier this week, the Alberta government unveiled plans for an $8 billion education infrastructure project, designed to address the...

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs with Chris Brown. Today, we’re diving into one of the most anticipated events for local government leaders in Alberta—the upcoming Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show, happening from September 24th to 27th in Red Deer. As you know, Alberta Municipalities works closely with elected officials and administrative leaders to develop innovative solutions and drive growth in communities across the province. This annual eve

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on the upcoming Saskatchewan Provincial Election, which is set to kick off within days, if not hours. As the election draws near, the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) has been hard at work, laying the groundwork to ensure that key issues facing their communities are front and center. This summer, SUMA launched its “We are URBAN” campaign, celebrating the role of their membe

In Saskatchewan, the starting pistol for the 2024 Provincial Election is about to go off, and as the October 28th provincial election...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs where we dive deep into the issues and opportunities facing municipalities today. It’s that time of year again—Budget Season! For many administrations and councils, it’s one of the most stressful periods on the calendar, as every decision, every investment, and every priority is put on the table for discussion. And for municipalities, one of the greatest challenges is ensuring they can keep up with their infrastructure needs—whether it's water, se

As many of you may have noticed from our social media updates, we’re currently traversing the vast expanse of Canada, embarking on a...

The Provincial Government will follow through on toughening the rules and regulations around food handling after last year's E. coli...

In recent days, the picturesque landscapes of Alberta and surrounding provinces have been engulfed by relentless wildfires. The infernos...