Every community has its own story. In Fort Saskatchewan, that story is one of growth, industry, families, and a city finding its place in a changing Alberta. At the centre of that story is municipal leadership — the decisions made today that can shape the community for years to come. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we meet with Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Lisa Makin. We'll discuss what it's like to lead the city, the opportunities and pressures facing Fort Saskatchewan, and her

Across Western Canada, municipal leaders are facing challenges that increasingly reach far beyond the council chamber. On August 25 and 26, representatives from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered in Edmonton for the annual Western Canadian Municipal Associations meeting. The issues were big: tariffs and rising construction costs, trade corridors, AI data centres, emergency preparedness, and the future of RCMP contract policing. Municipalities warn t

Join us live on Wednesday, September 2nd for the first special live shows dedicated to the 2026 Manitoba Municipal election. Guest includes: Councillor Colin Doyle, City of Portage La Prairie Councillor Shaun Cameron, City of Brandon Councillor Kathy Valentino, City of Thompson ------ Episode made possible by: https://amm.mb.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswi

High River is a community where the strength of local government is measured not just in council chambers, but in the lives of the people who call this town home. Like many communities, High River is facing questions about what the future should look like. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Town of High River Councillor Jenny Jones. We'll talk about her experience in municipal government, the issues facing High River, and the challenges and opportunities of gu

In Southern Alberta, there are community festivals — and then there is Taber Cornfest. Every August, just before the long weekend, the Town of Taber comes alive for one of the region's biggest free family celebrations. Live music. Food. Rides. Entertainment. And, of course, plenty of corn. This year's Cornfest was billed as the biggest and best yet — bringing locals and visitors together for a weekend that has become a cherished Southern Alberta tradition. And behind the cele

Crime is increasingly becoming a municipal issue — even though the laws governing it are largely made in Ottawa. Across Canada, mayors and councils are pressing the federal government for action on repeat offending, bail, addiction and public safety. Last week in Truro, Nova Scotia, Mayor Hinton met with federal Justice Minister and Attorney General Sean Fraser to discuss concerns about federal crime laws. Afterward, Hinton emphasized the need for all levels of government to