We are heading to the Gateway to the North. Where the northern boreal forest meets the southern prairie. Welcome to 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 structure built from a tho

“Change is here.” Those were the words of Premier-Designate Currie Dixon, speaking to a packed crowd in Whitehorse as news broke that the Yukon Party would be returning to power—ending nine years of Liberal rule. Dixon will now lead a majority government, with 14 MLAs securing the Yukon Party’s place as the new governing force. The Yukon NDP, under Leader Kate White, will take on the role of Official Opposition, while the Liberals are left with just a single seat in the Legis

In the County of Grande Prairie, Alberta — a new chapter is unfolding, and it begins with a familiar name. On October 20th, residents headed to the polls, casting their votes for the people they believe will shape their community’s future — some new voices, and some well-known ones returning to the table. Just a week later, at the very first meeting of this new council, the group turned to a trusted hand to guide them forward. Former Deputy Reeve Amanda McDonald has been chos

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 with Rural Municipality of Rosthern No. 403 Councillor Gabriel Benoit. The Rural Municipality of Rosthern No. 403 is a mixed farming area in Saskatchewan, established i

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has been keeping a full schedule this fall, leading up to their mid-term convention happening November 5th and 6th in Regina. From meetings in Ottawa with federal ministers and opposition members, to continued advocacy on the challenges facing rural Saskatchewan — including the ongoing trade tariffs between Canada and China — SARM has been active on multiple fronts. Behind the scenes, they’ve also been working to ensure the

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs. Last week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the opportunity to speak with several retiring municipal leaders from across Alberta. These dedicated individuals have spent years serving their communities, guiding growth, and helping shape the places we call home. In this special episode, we’ve brought all of those heartfelt conversations together — featuring two mayors and a councillor — as they reflect on their t