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 David Barrick, an experienced leader who has lead a Municipal administration in both an urban and rural setting. But as always we have three stories we have been watching, including a council has been slapped on

In the City of Leduc, Alberta, a new council term is underway — bringing together a mix of fresh and familiar faces. Last month, residents headed to the polls, electing a new council t steer the city forward. Among those elected was Councillor Shawn Raymond. He now joins his colleagues and the Mayor in leading the city forward over the next four years. We sat down with Councillor Raymond to talk about leadership, priorities for the term ahead, and what lies ahead for the comm

In the Village of Beiseker, Alberta, a new council term is hitting the ground running— bringing together a mix of fresh faces and familiar faces. Among those is Councillor Neil Young. He joins his colleagues in leading the village forward over the next four years. We sat down with Councillor Young to talk about leadership, priorities for the term ahead, and what comes next. This… is Municipal Affairs. *************************************************** Support The Show Today:

Over the next four weeks, municipal leaders from across Canada will gather in four very different communities: Calgary, Edmonton, Corner Brook, and Winnipeg. Each of these cities will play host to meetings, discussions, and conventions that will bring together mayors, councillors, reeves, and municipal staff from across the country. From Newfoundland and Labrador to Alberta to Manitoba, local leaders will be sitting face to face, talking about the challenges they share and th

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 City of Duncan Mayor Michelle Staples The City of D uncan serves as an economic hub for the Cowichan Region. They provide healthcare, retail and professional services,

It’s shaping up to be one of the largest gatherings of municipal leaders Alberta has seen in years. From November 12th to 14th, mayors, councillors, and administrators from across the province will converge on downtown Calgary for the Alberta Municipalities convention — a three-day summit where the people who help run our cities, towns, and villages come together to debate, decide, and chart the path forward. They’ll be tackling some of the biggest issues facing local governm