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884. Carstairs Mayor Dean Allan
Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. This is 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 special edition of Cross Border Interviews, we recorded it live at the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention in Calgary, Alberta. And with that, welcome to our chat with we newly

Municipal Affairs
Nov 18, 2025


883. Vermilion Councillor Paul Conlon
Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. This is 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 special edition of Cross Border Interviews, we recorded it live at the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention in Calgary, Alberta. And with that, welcome to our chat with we newly

Cross Border Interview
Nov 18, 2025


The Big City Mayors of Alberta
Last week, more than twelve hundred delegates from communities across Alberta gathered in Calgary for what Alberta Municipalities calls the province’s largest municipal gathering. For three days, municipal leaders, administrators, and local government partners met face-to-face, sharing ideas and charting a path forward for their communities. Alberta’s two largest cities — Calgary and Edmonton — were well represented, with both mayors spending time on the floor speaking with d

Municipal Affairs
Nov 17, 2025


Bressey To Lead Alberta Municipalities
After a week filled with handshakes, campaign conversations, and interactions with more than 1,200 delegates, Grande Prairie Councillor Dylan Bressey emerged as the newly elected President of Alberta Municipalities. Bressey secured 62.7 per cent of the vote, defeating Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau, who received 29.6 per cent, and Communities First Calgary Councillor Andre Chabot, who earned 7.7 per cent. During his campaign speech on Friday morning, Bressey told delegates he was

Municipal Affairs
Nov 17, 2025


Manitoba Municipal Leaders To Gather in Winnipeg
Next week, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities is gearing up for its annual Fall Convention—this year, under the banner Leadership in Motion. And the timing couldn’t be more significant. With just one year until the next municipal elections, communities across Manitoba are heading into a period of transition. AMM is challenging municipal leaders to stay bold, stay forward-thinking, and take the steps today that will shape tomorrow. Over three days at Winnipeg’s RBC Con

Municipal Affairs
Nov 17, 2025


Alberta Municipalities Pick Bressey
After a week filled with handshakes, campaign conversations, and interactions with more than 1,200 delegates, Grande Prairie Councillor Dylan Bressey emerged as the newly elected President of Alberta Municipalities. Bressey secured 62.7 per cent of the vote, defeating Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau, who received 29.6 per cent, and Communities First Calgary Councillor Andre Chabot, who earned 7.7 per cent. During his campaign speech on Friday morning, Bressey told delegates he was

Christopher W. Brown
Nov 14, 2025
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