It’s been a year of transformation for Yukon communities — one marked by historic investments, renewed partnerships, and a growing sense of momentum. From Dawson City to Watson Lake, and from the Village of Mayo to the capital in Whitehorse, municipalities saw unprecedented support aimed at strengthening the services and infrastructure that residents rely on every day. Major federal-territorial funding agreements took shape as well, opening the door to long-term improvements

Today, we are heading back to the Office. Home of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association. Welcome to the penultimate episode of Season 9 of MuniCast. MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more. In Season 9, we are meeting SUMA’s Board of Directors. SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance s

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home. For today’s episode, we chat City of Prince Albert Coucillor Blake Edwards Prince Albert is the third largest City in Saskatchewan and a hub of health care, education, retail and infrastructure ser

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home. For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we speak with City of Beaumont Mayor Lisa Vanderkwaak. Located just minutes south of Edmonton in proximity to the QE2 Highway and Edmonton International

2025 was anything but quiet in the Keystone Province. Municipalities faced a complex mix of challenges: rising pressures on mental health response, growing concerns about public safety, vandalism and harassment aimed at local officials, and the day-to-day reality of delivering services with stretched resources. We watched municipalities call loudly for legislative reform, seek stronger federal commitments on housing, bail, and policing, and push for renewed investment in the

We’re taking a deep dive into a year that has been anything but ordinary for rural Alberta. Over the past twelve months, Rural Municipalities of Alberta have found themselves at a crossroads — balancing real challenges with emerging opportunities. It’s been a year marked by sweeping legislative change, growing financial pressures, and a renewed spotlight on the essential role rural communities play in the province’s economic and social fabric. From the passage of Bill 50 — wh