Every day, Saskatchewan’s mayors and councillors make decisions that shape the future of their communities. But with the demands of municipal government, there’s often little time to step back, share experiences, and focus on becoming a stronger leader. That’s the goal of SUMA's Council Summer School — an exclusive professional development opportunity created specifically for elected municipal leaders. Two immersive days last week, Mayors and Councillors from across Saskatche

Crime and public safety are among the most pressing concerns facing communities across Canada — and for municipal leaders, those concerns are often felt first and closest to home. Last week, Stony Plain Mayor William Choy and members of council took those concerns directly to Ottawa, meeting with Ruby Sahota, the federal Secretary of State for Combating Crime. The conversation focused on public safety and the challenges municipalities are facing on the ground — and what role

Lac Ste. Anne County is a place where rural life, agriculture, tourism, and growth all meet. But keeping a community like this moving forward isn't simple. Behind the quiet roads and beautiful lakes are decisions about infrastructure, development, services, and the future of a changing municipality. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Lac Ste. Anne County Reeve Jurgen Preugschas. We'll talk about what it's really like to lead a rural municipality — the challeng

Accessibility isn't just about ramps, elevators, or automatic doors. It's about whether government works for everyone — whether public services are designed so that every resident can participate fully and with dignity. Last Month, Saskatchewan's Ombudsman announced the creation of a new Accessibility and Inclusion Unit, a dedicated team that will oversee how public bodies are meeting their obligations under the Accessible Saskatchewan Act. The unit will investigate accessibi

There is a great deal we still do not know about the regulations Alberta will eventually put around its new provincewide framework for municipal councillor accountability. What we do know is that the Alberta government has moved well beyond simply talking about changing the rules. Bill 28, the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, received Royal Assent on May 14, creating the legislative foundation for a provincewide councillor accountability framework.

In Halton Hills, the next municipal election is putting a familiar question in front of voters: what kind of leadership does this community want for its future? Municipal politics may be local, but the decisions made at town hall can shape the way people live, work, and grow for years to come. Today on Municipal Affairs, we sit down with Halton Hills mayoral candidate Ivan Bosnjak. We'll talk about his decision to run, his vision for the community, and what he believes leader