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

Across Western Canada, some of the decisions affecting local communities are being made far beyond the municipal council chamber. Municipal leaders from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered at Fort Edmonton for the 2026 Western Canadian Municipal Association meeting, bringing some very big issues to the table. The escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, ongoing RCMP contract negotiations, infrastructure funding, and the development of economic corridors wer

Across Western Canada, some of the decisions affecting local communities are being made far beyond the municipal council chamber. Municipal leaders from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered at Fort Edmonton for the 2026 Western Canadian Municipal Association meeting, bringing with them some very big issues. The escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, ongoing RCMP contract negotiations, the rapid growth of data centres, and the development of economic corrid

Spruce Grove is a city in transition — growing quickly, while working to preserve the community character that brought people here in the first place. For municipal leaders, that growth comes with difficult questions: how to manage development, provide services, invest in infrastructure, and make sure residents have a voice in the future of their city. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with City of Spruce Grove Councillor Erin Stevenson. We'll talk about life in m