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899. Town of Canmore Mayor Sean Krausert
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 edition of Cross Border Interviews, with chat with Town of Canmore Mayor Sean Krausert. Canmore is a small community surrounded by the towering peaks and flowing valleys of Kananaskis C

Cross Border Interview
Dec 18, 2025


High Level CAO Viv Thoss
Welcome to The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work. Ian and I are pleased to welcome Viv Thoss, who is an experienced local government professional and Chief Administrative Officer with a proven record of leading innovative municipal initiatives. Currently serving as CAO for the Town of High Level, Alberta, Viv began her CAO career in the picturesque Village of Silverton, British Columbia. We’re honoured to have Viv on the show today to discuss her experiences as a C

The Political Trenches
Dec 17, 2025


Year In Review 2025: FCM Rural Forum
Over the last twelve months, rural Canada has moved from the margins of national conversation to the centre of some of our biggest policy debates. Earlier this year, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Rural Forum played an especially influential role—raising the voices of small communities, farm towns, northern and remote regions, and the municipalities that keep Canada’s economic engine running quietly but powerfully in the background. This was the year FCM released

Cross Border Interview
Dec 17, 2025


Year in Review 2025: Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
Today we take a step back and look at the year that was — a year of challenge, change, and unmistakable movement across rural Saskatchewan. To do so we’re joined by the President of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Bill Huber, to reflect on a defining year for rural communities and the leaders who serve them. 2025 was a year where rural issues pushed firmly into the provincial spotlight. From the halls of the annual SARM Convention in March — where more t

Municipal Affairs
Dec 17, 2025


Year in Review 2025: Association of Yukon Communities
It’s been a year of transformation for Yukon communities — one marked by historic investments, renewed partnerships, and a growing sense of momentum. From Dawson City to Watson Lake, and from the Village of Mayo to the capital in Whitehorse, municipalities saw unprecedented support aimed at strengthening the services and infrastructure that residents rely on every day. Major federal-territorial funding agreements took shape as well, opening the door to long-term improvements

Municipal Affairs
Dec 17, 2025


MuniCast 9x09: City Mayors Caucus Chair Gerald Aalbers
Today, we are heading back to the Office. Home of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association. Welcome to the penultimate episode of 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 s

Muni-Cast
Dec 17, 2025
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