Today, we turn our attention to a growing crisis in northern Saskatchewan—one that is being felt most acutely in La Loche and its surrounding communities. It’s a crisis rooted not in a single issue, but in a chain reaction: an overstretched RCMP, rising crime rates, strained local services, and a lack of the basic supports needed for residents and professionals alike to live and work safely. In La Loche, a community of nearly 4,000 people—alongside the neighbouring Clearwater

From healthcare and infrastructure to municipal funding, cell service, and RCMP policing costs, municipal leaders from every corner of Manitoba spent three days tackling the issues shaping communities across the Keystone Province. We wanted to hear directly from rural leaders about the challenges unfolding in their own communities—and how they’re preparing to address them as they enter the final year of the 2022–2026 municipal term. We spoke with the Rural Municipality of Car

From healthcare and infrastructure to municipal funding, cell service, and RCMP policing costs, municipal leaders from every corner of Manitoba spent three days tackling the issues shaping communities across the Keystone Province. We wanted to hear directly from mayors about the challenges unfolding in their own communities—and how they’re preparing to address them as they enter the final year of the 2022–2026 municipal term. We spoke with Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett about the

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 edition of Cross Border Interview, we were at the 2025 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention in Downtown Winnipeg, where we were speaking with Municipal leaders from ac

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 edition of Cross Border Interview, we were at the 2025 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention in Downtown Winnipeg, where we were speaking with Municipal leaders from ac

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 edition of Cross Border Interview, we were at the 2025 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention in Downtown Winnipeg, where we were speaking with Municipal leaders from ac