The annual Association of Manitoba Municipalities convention wrapped up in Winnipeg last week, leaving municipal leaders with a renewed sense of momentum. Delegates spent three busy days debating resolutions, celebrating community achievements, and laying the groundwork for the year ahead—one that will ultimately lead Manitoba into its next municipal election. More than 700 delegates attended, representing cities, towns, and rural communities from every corner of the province

Alberta is often defined by its oil and gas sector—but a very different kind of energy is taking centre stage. The spotlight on nuclear power, and small modular reactors, or SMRs is happening in communities across Alberta. Unlike traditional nuclear facilities, SMRs are designed to be compact, factory-built, and scalable. Supporters say they’re cheaper, safer, and far quicker to construct. And importantly, they can be deployed in remote or less-populated regions—places where

Today we turn our focus to northwestern Alberta, where a major decision in the post-secondary sector is rippling through an entire region. Students and residents in the town of Fairview are still reeling after Northwestern Polytechnic announced plans to close its satellite campus. The news broke late on October 29th, following a vote by the institution’s board of governors—leaving many in the community shocked, disappointed, and searching for answers. The Fairview campus has

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. This was the first meeting of municipal leaders since the 2025 Alberta Municipal Election on October 20th, 2025. We spoke with three vil

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. This was the first meeting of municipal leaders since the 2025 Alberta Municipal Election on October 20th, 2025. We spoke with three Tow

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 Onoway Mayor Bridgitte Coninx. “Onoway is a community where educational opportunities, economic prosperity and an ethic of cooperation and community involvement ar