We’re turning our focus to the relationship between the provincial government and Saskatchewan’s municipalities — and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for communities across the province. Joining us for a one-on-one conversation is Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister of Government Relations, Erika Ritchie. Ritchie was appointed to the role by Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck and represents the constituency of Saskatoon Nutana in the Legislative Assembly. As Shad

For decades, highways have shaped the way communities grow. They determine where businesses invest, how goods move, and how people connect across rural and urban Alberta. But not every highway receives the same attention, and in northeast Alberta, one particular corridor has become the focus of renewed political pressure. Highway 28 runs through the heart of the region, linking communities, industry, and tourism hubs from the Edmonton area toward Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and be

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 Councillor Danielle Carter from the City of Spruce Grove. Spruce Grove, Alberta, is a vibrant, dynamic city located approximately 11 kilometres west of the provincial capital. It boasts a mix of industry, c

Over 400 delegates from around the world gathered in Calgary for the 3rd SMR Nuclear Canada Summit. As Canada accelerates toward a nuclear-powered future, communities are emerging as the true catalysts of progress. From rural regions seeking economic diversification, to municipalities planning long-term infrastructure, to First Nations advancing energy sovereignty and equity participation, the future of nuclear energy will increasingly be shaped at the community level. One of

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 City of Portage la Prairie Manitoba Councillor Terrie Porter. Portage la Prairie offers an educated workforce, with over half the population having received post-secondary education. With 40% recei

For years, Alberta has built its reputation on a simple promise: low taxes, strong communities, and a government that lives within its means. But across this province, a growing number of local leaders are asking a difficult question: low taxes for whom—and at what cost? Lastweek, the release of Budget 2026 by the Government of Alberta has sparked an immediate and emotional reaction from mayors across Alberta. From small villages on the prairie, to fast-growing towns in the f