In a decisive display of civic engagement, more than 1,600 residents of Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan, exercised their voting rights...

The Small village of Stirling, Alberta will be heading to the polls on May 7th to elect a new Councillor. At the February 7th Regular...

Halifax Regional Municipality Mayor Mike Savage has declared that he will not seek re-election for a fourth term in the forthcoming...

After six years of dedicated service, Councillor Marco Van Huigenbos has announced his resignation from the Fort Macleod Town Council,...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I'm your host Christopher Brown. Today we are going delve into an upcoming event shaping the landscape of Westlock, Alberta. The February 22nd Town Wide Vote on the "Crosswalk and Flagpole Bylaw.” Before we talk about the future we need to bring you up to speed on how we got here: Last Spring, In the rural community of Westlock which is located 90kms north of Edmonton, was asked by the Thunder Alliance, a group that supports members of the LGBTQ

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, I’m Your Host Christopher Brown. In the face of soaring inflation and rising energy costs, municipalities in Alberta have been searching for innovative ways to enhance energy efficiency and trim costs. The challenge lies in implementing these upgrades, often not happening due to financial constrainst. In a recent press conference, the province of Alberta unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that aims to empower both rural and urban communities.

The recent news of a recall petition targeting Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek has sparked debates across the province of Alberta. While some...

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. This is the first installment of our three-part series dedicated to unravelling the dynamic and pivotal role of Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) in the intricate landscape of municipalities. In today's episode, we delve deep into the heart of municipal governance, examining the responsibilities, challenges, and evolving significance of the CAO. Joining us in this insightful discussion are two esteemed guests: Ken

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs”, I'm your host, Chris Brown. Today dive deep into a hot topic that's been making waves in the municipal landscape of Alberta. An article by Matthew Black in the Edmonton Journal has ignited a spark in the ongoing conversation about the introduction of political parties into the municipal political scene. Now, the article suggests that more than 70 per cent of respondents to an online Province of Alberta government survey are against the idea of