How Urban and Rural Municipalities Work Together
- Municipal Affairs
- Jul 22
- 1 min read
Last week, we dove into the realities of working together among three municipalities in Northwestern Alberta.
Today on Municipal Affairs, we are diving into the same topic but from a British Columbia Perspective.
From municipal partnerships with the province and the federal government to the connection between local councils and the people they serve, strong relationships are at the heart of good governance.
Whether it's debates over funding, infrastructure, libraries, or shared services, it's easy for municipalities to find themselves on opposite sides of an issue.
But the reality is that communities rarely succeed in isolation.
Today, we're travelling to the Cariboo Region of British Columbia to meet two municipal leaders who have made collaboration a priority: City of Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor, and Cariboo Regional District Area D Director Steve Forseth.
Together, they've worked to strengthen the relationships between their municipalities, recognizing that regional success depends on trust, cooperation, and a willingness to tackle challenges together.
We'll explore how they balance the needs of their own communities while keeping the bigger picture in mind, and why shifting from a "me first" mindset to a "we first" approach can create better outcomes for everyone.
Because when urban and rural municipalities work together, the entire region is stronger.
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