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

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs. Earlier this week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with several acclaimed municipal leaders from across Alberta. These conversations offered valuable insight into local governance, community priorities, and the vision shaping Alberta’s towns and cities. For this special episode, we’ve brought all of those interviews together—so you can enjoy them in one place. So, without further

Welcome to the Political Trenches Local Government At Work. We’re back in the trenches looking at the stories and issues that are shaping municipalities from coast to coast to coast. We are continuing our dive into the role of the CAO We are honoured to be joined by Brenda Ottenbriet, the CAO for the Town of Maidstone, Saskatchewan. We will be discussing education and its role. Saskatchewan is one of the few jurisdictions that requires CAOs and Administrators to have some for