This past weekend, Edmonton became the centre of the municipal universe. From coast to coast to coast, local leaders from communities large and small gathered in Alberta's capital for the 125th Annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention and Trade Show. The annual convention is more than just a meeting. It's a unique opportunity for municipal leaders to come together, share ideas, tackle common challenges, explore new opportunities, and engage directly with federa

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada. For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we were honoured welcome to the show from the City of Whitehorse Councillor Jenny Hamilton. As Yukon’s capital, Whitehorse is a small city, with a big backyard. Beautiful, energetic and entertaining—this small city has all the makings of a big

In the wheat heart of Southern Alberta, the Village of Barons is beginning a new chapter. Following a by-election at the end of May, former Barons Councillor Clinton Bishop is returning to local government after earning a decisive victory, receiving 71 votes in a three-candidate race for a vacant council seat. In a unique footnote to election night, one candidate did not receive a single vote. But the story did not end at the ballot box. At the first meeting of the newly con

Across Alberta — and really across the country — municipalities are facing a familiar challenge: how do communities grow, attract investment, and create opportunity in an increasingly competitive environment? For many municipalities, the answer is no longer just about traditional industry or infrastructure. More communities are looking at tourism not simply as a visitor experience, but as a serious economic driver — one that supports local businesses, creates jobs, attracts n

Today on MuniCast, a new partnership that SUMA has been involved with, called Cities4Cities, which has been supporting the establishment and development of municipal partnerships between Ukraine and partners worldwide. Welcome to the penultimate episode of Season 10 of Muni-Cast. MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. MuniCast discusses topics important to municipal leaders, such as local governance, best practices, education, an

This week, we’re talking about the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention — one of the biggest events on the municipal calendar, where local leaders from across the country come together to debate policy, share ideas, and build relationships. But beyond the speeches and resolutions, what actually makes for a successful FCM experience? What should first-time delegates know before they arrive? And how important are the conversations happening outside the formal sessio