Today, we’re diving into a story that has sparked debate not just in the mountain town of Canmore, but across Alberta about the scope of municipal authority and the role of taxation in shaping communities. For several years, Canmore has faced a housing crunch. Sky-high real estate prices, limited rental availability, and an influx of second-home owners have put pressure on local residents and municipal services alike. In response, the town introduced what it calls the Livabil

It’s a budget that, from a rural Saskatchewan perspective, sends some positive signals—but also sets the stage for a broader conversation about whether long-term support will match long-term need. Today, we look at what Budget 2026 means for rural communities across Saskatchewan, where local governments are watching closely for support in the areas they say matter most: agriculture, infrastructure, health care, policing, and a fair, predictable model for municipal revenue sha

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 are honoured to welcome to the show, from the Town of Westlock, Alberta Councillor Laura Morie. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or planning your next big move, Westlock invites you to experience the charm, connection, and community spir

It’s a provincial budget that highlights record investments—but also raises new questions about balance, fairness, and the future of municipal funding. Today we turning our focus to Budget 2026–27 in Saskatchewan, and what it means for the communities that deliver the services people rely on every day. At the centre of the conversation is Municipal Revenue Sharing—now at a record $392.4 million. It’s predictable, unconditional funding that helps municipalities maintain essent

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 are honoured to welcome to the show, from the Municipality of Jasper, Councillor Wendy Hall. The Municipality of Jasper is unique because of its location within a national park. Governance is shared between the Municipality of Jasper and the

Welcome to the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work. When you talk about leadership in the North, you often hear about people who didn’t start out in politics at all—they started in their communities. Kandis Jameson is one of those people. Kandis has long believed that strong communities start with strong institutions—especially education. Over the years, she’s served on both the South Slave Regional Board and the Hay River Board of Education, advocating for literacy,