The Alberta government is ordering Edmonton and Calgary to change their land-use bylaws, raising a critical question about the future of local democracy. The Rural Municipalities of Alberta warns that while today’s intervention targets two major cities, tomorrow it could affect any municipality in the province. So, where does provincial authority end—and local decision-making begin? Joining us live this Tuesday, October 13th, is Rural Municipalities of Alberta President Kara

What does it take to lead a rural community through a changing Ontario? For municipalities like the Township of Armour, leadership means dealing with the fundamentals — roads, infrastructure, local services, economic development — while also thinking about what the community will need years from now. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Township of Armour Mayor Rod Ward. Our conversation was filmed at the 2026 Fall District of Parry Sound Municipal Association,

With municipal elections approaching, candidates are knocking on doors and asking for your vote. But when someone stands on your doorstep, what should you ask them? It’s easy to talk about taxes, potholes, development, or the issues making headlines. But how do you find out whether a candidate really understands the job of governing a community? Our guest today has some answers. Christina Benty is the former Mayor of Golden, B.C., and she’s created a practical guide to help r

In a small community, local leadership can feel very close to home. In Burk's Falls, decisions about infrastructure, local services, economic development, and community growth aren't just items on a council agenda — they can have a direct impact on the people who live and work here. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Village of Burk's Falls Mayor Chris Hope. Our conversation was filmed at the 2026 Fall District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, where we di

In the Township of Perry, local government is about the practical issues that shape everyday life — maintaining infrastructure, delivering services, supporting residents, and planning for the future of a rural community. But behind those decisions are people who have chosen to serve their neighbours and take responsibility for the direction of their community. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Township of Perry Councillor and Acting Mayor Joe Lumley. Our conv

In September, more than 1,400 municipal leaders from across Alberta gathered in Edmonton for the annual Alberta Municipalities Fall Convention. For many of those leaders, the convention was an opportunity to focus on some of the biggest issues facing communities across the province — from collaboration and growth to infrastructure funding and the unique challenges facing individual municipalities. We caught up with Mayors and Reeves from across Alberta to ask them a few quest