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Municipal Affairs
The Path Foward: The Town of Canmore

In the Town of Canmore, Alberta, a new council term is underway — bringing together a mix of fresh faces and returning members around the table.


On October 20th, residents headed to the polls, electing a blend of new councillors and familiar voices — all ready to help shape Canmore’s future.


Among them is Councillor Wade Graham, re-elected by the citizens of Canmore to continue serving on Council. He now joins his colleagues and the Mayor in leading the town forward.


We sat down with Councillor Graham to talk about leadership, priorities for the term ahead, and what lies ahead for the community of Canmore.


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The Path Forward: Municipal District o Taber

In the Municipal District of Taber, Alberta, a new term is beginning — and at the head of the table sits a familiar face.


On October 20th, residents went to the polls, casting their votes for a mix of new councillors and returning voices — each ready to shape the MD’s next chapter.


Just a week later, at the first meeting of the new council, members turned once again to a trusted leader.


Tamara Miyanaga has been selected by her peers to continue as Reeve — guiding the MD of Taber with experience, insight, and a steady hand.


We sat down with Reeve Miyanaga to talk about leadership, the priorities ahead, and what’s next for the community she serves.


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Municipal Affairs
Whitehorse Mayor Reacts To Election

“Change is here.”


Those were the words of Premier-Designate Currie Dixon, speaking to a packed crowd in Whitehorse as news broke that the Yukon Party would be returning to power—ending nine years of Liberal rule.


Dixon will now lead a majority government, with 14 MLAs securing the Yukon Party’s place as the new governing force. The Yukon NDP, under Leader Kate White, will take on the role of Official Opposition, while the Liberals are left with just a single seat in the Legislative Assembly.


So, what does this political shake-up mean for Yukon’s municipalities? What priorities and promises are local governments hoping to see from this new administration?


To unpack all of that—and more—we caught up with Whitehorse Mayor Kirk Cameron the morning after the election.


All that and more, coming up on Municipal Affairs.


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The Path Forward: The County of Grande Prairie

In the County of Grande Prairie, Alberta — a new chapter is unfolding, and it begins with a familiar name.


On October 20th, residents headed to the polls, casting their votes for the people they believe will shape their community’s future — some new voices, and some well-known ones returning to the table.


Just a week later, at the very first meeting of this new council, the group turned to a trusted hand to guide them forward.


Former Deputy Reeve Amanda McDonald has been chosen by her peers to take on the role of Reeve — to lead the County of Grande Prairie into its next chapter.


We sat down with Reeve McDonald to talk about leadership, local priorities, and what lies ahead for this growing region.


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Municipal Affairs
SARM Prepares To Gather In Regina

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has been keeping a full schedule this fall, leading up to their mid-term convention happening November 5th and 6th in Regina.


From meetings in Ottawa with federal ministers and opposition members, to continued advocacy on the challenges facing rural Saskatchewan — including the ongoing trade tariffs between Canada and China — SARM has been active on multiple fronts.


Behind the scenes, they’ve also been working to ensure the voices of rural municipalities are heard, tackling issues that range from infrastructure and agriculture to governance and economic development.


We caught up with SARM President Bill Huber to talk about where that advocacy is headed, what’s on the agenda for the upcoming mid-term convention, and what he expects to hear as municipal leaders from across the province come together once again.


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Municipal Affairs
Turn Off The Lights When You Leave

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs.


Last week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the opportunity to speak with several retiring municipal leaders from across Alberta.


These dedicated individuals have spent years serving their communities, guiding growth, and helping shape the places we call home.


In this special episode, we’ve brought all of those heartfelt conversations together — featuring two mayors and a councillor — as they reflect on their time in office, the legacies they leave behind, and the impact they’ve made on their communities.


So without further ado, here are our interviews with Alberta’s retiring municipal leaders.
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Municipal Affairs
The Acclaimed Vol. 3

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs.


Earlier this week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with several acclaimed municipal leaders from across Alberta. 


These conversations offered valuable insight into local governance, community priorities, and the vision shaping Alberta’s towns and cities.


For this special episode, we’ve brought all of those interviews together—so you can enjoy them in one place.


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The Path Forward: The Town of Vermilion, Alberta

In Vermilion, Alberta, a new chapter is beginning — and it comes with a familiar name.


On Monday, October 20th, residents went to the polls and placed their trust in Robert Snow — electing him as the town’s next Mayor with a strong majority.


Snow, a first-term councillor before his mayoral run, secured 1,017 of the 1,276 votes cast for the position. Now, he steps into leadership with a mix of experience and fresh perspectives on council. 


Returning councillors Paul Conlon and Kevin Martin will join Snow at the table once again, alongside newly elected councillors Kellen Snelgrove, Bruce MacDuff, Justin Clark, and Sherry Martin.


Together, this new team will guide Vermilion into the future — tackling the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the growing community. 


So what direction will Mayor Snow and his council take? What priorities emerged during the campaign — and what can residents expect from this new term at Town Hall?


Today, we find out. We’re honoured to sit down with Vermilion’s new Mayor — Mayor Robert Snow.


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Municipal Affairs
The Acclaimed Vol. 2

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs.


Earlier this week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with several acclaimed municipal leaders from across Alberta. 


These conversations offered valuable insight into local governance, community priorities, and the vision shaping Alberta’s towns and cities.


For this special episode, we’ve brought all of those interviews together—so you can enjoy them in one place.


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Municipal Affairs
The Acclaimed Vol. 1

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs.


Earlier this week, during our live Municipal Votes episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with several acclaimed municipal leaders from across Alberta. 


These conversations offered valuable insight into local governance, community priorities, and the vision shaping Alberta’s towns and cities.


For this special episode, we’ve brought all of those interviews together—so you can enjoy them in one place.


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Municipal Affairs
Bail Reform Needed: Winnipeg Mayor

Over the past year, municipal leaders from across Canada have been raising their voices, calling on the federal government to take stronger action on public safety — and in particular, to make changes to Canada’s bail system. 


From major cities to small towns, mayors and councils have been expressing the same concern: repeat violent offenders being released back into communities too quickly, only to offend again.


On October 23rd, following months of consultation with provinces, territories, law enforcement, and community groups, the Government of Canada introduced new legislation aimed at tightening bail and sentencing laws. 


The proposed Bail and Sentencing Reform Act contains more than 80 targeted amendments to the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and the National Defence Act.


The legislation focuses on two key areas — making bail laws stricter to address violent and repeat offending, including organized crime, and strengthening sentencing laws for serious and violent offences. 


It’s being described as one of the most significant updates to Canada’s criminal justice system in recent years, and part of a broader effort to improve public safety, strengthen victims’ rights, and rebuild confidence in the justice system.


But as the federal government has made clear, these reforms will only be effective if provinces and territories do their part. 


That means properly managing and resourcing the systems under their jurisdiction — from police and prosecutors to bail courts, jails, and victim services — to ensure the reforms can take hold in communities across the country.


So what does all this mean for municipalities — for the local governments and community leaders who’ve been on the front lines of this issue for months? And do these measures go far enough to meet the needs of cities struggling to keep their residents safe?


We sat down with Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham, who recently travelled to Ottawa to advocate for bail reform, to get his thoughts on the federal government’s new legislation — and to ask whether he believes these changes will make a real difference on the ground.


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The Path Foward: Rural Alberta

The ballots are counted, the signs are coming down, and across Alberta, the dust is finally starting to settle.


It’s been just a few days since voters went to the polls in the municipal elections — shaping the councils and county tables that will steer their communities for the next four years. And while some familiar faces will be returning to their seats, there’s also a new wave of leaders stepping into local government for the first time.


In rural Alberta especially, that mix of experience and fresh perspective could mean a slower start to the term — as new councils find their footing, and as veteran members work to bring them up to speed on the challenges ahead.


So, how did the pieces fall? And what will it mean for rural municipalities as they look toward the future?


To get a sense of the mood — and the message rural leaders are hoping to bring to Edmonton in the weeks ahead — we sat down with Rural Municipalities of Alberta President Kara Westerlund. She joins us to talk about the aftermath of the election, the priorities for rural communities, and what she’s hoping to hear from both seasoned and first-time councillors as they prepare for the work ahead.


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Municipal Affairs
Saskatchewan Fall Sitting

Welcome to Municipal Affairs.


For the first time in 160 days, the Saskatchewan Legislature is set to sit once again. 


Lawmakers will return to Regina on Wednesday, marking the start of a new session — and a return to many of the same debates that defined the spring.


Despite the long summer recess, the issues facing Saskatchewan communities haven’t gone anywhere. Questions around infrastructure, municipal funding, and the relationship between the province and local governments are all expected to be front and centre once more.


Earlier this week, we sat down with Government Relations Minister, the Honourable Eric Schmalz, to hear what he’s been hearing from municipal leaders over the past several months — and what priorities he’s bringing to the legislature this fall.


We also spoke about his recent trip to Ottawa, where he joined mayors and representatives from SUMA and SARM in advocating for the continuation of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, or ICIP — a program that municipalities across the Prairies say is critical to maintaining and improving essential infrastructure.


All that, and more, coming up on Municipal Affairs.


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Municipal Affairs
B.C.’s Resource Reckoning

Welcome to Municipal Affairs,
B.C.’s communities and families are facing uncertain times. Sluggish economic growth, rising government deficits, and aggressive tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump are putting real pressure on our province’s economy.


Across B.C., the standard of living is slipping instead of rising. And that raises a fundamental question: what kind of future will we leave to the generations that follow us?


At the heart of the answer lies our natural resource sector. For more than a century, it has been the backbone of our economy—delivering healthy paycheques, sustaining communities, and funding the health care, education, and services we all rely on. It’s not just about mills, mines, and fisheries in rural towns. Office towers in Vancouver are filled with resource workers, technology firms in Burnaby are advancing innovation in mining and energy, and government offices in Victoria are supported by the revenues these industries provide.


But the world is changing. The past year has reminded us that we can’t rely on the United States as a stable trading partner. To secure our future, B.C. must diversify its markets. The world wants our copper, our LNG, our lumber, our salmon, and much more. At a time like this, we can’t afford to build barriers that hold back responsible development.


That’s why municipal leaders are stepping up. 


At last month’s UBCM convention in Victoria, we spoke with Campbell River mayor Kermit Dahl about the challenges facing the resource sector—and about a new initiative, the Alliance of Resource Communities. 


This alliance brings together leaders from across the province to strongly advocate for a secure and brighter economic future, built on the responsible development of our abundant resources.


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Municipal Affairs
SARM Heads To Ottawa

Today we are back in the nation’s capital—Ottawa—where a delegation of Saskatchewan municipal leaders recently gathered to speak with one unified voic. 


On October 1st and 2nd, SARM President Bill Huber, along side representatives from across Saskatchewan—including municipal leaders from Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Swift Current, North Battleford, and Yorkton—joined forces with provincial ministers Eric Schmalz and Ken Cheveldayoff. 


Together, they brought Saskatchewan’s unique needs directly to their federal counterparts.


Over two busy days, the delegation met with several key federal figures, including Secretary of State Buckley Belanger, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson, and Minister for Prairies Economic Development Eleanor Olszewski. Conversations also included members of the Saskatchewan Conservative Caucus, provincial senators, and senior staff from the Ministries of Finance and Small Business and Tourism.


At the heart of those discussions was one central theme: the future of infrastructure funding. With the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program nearing its end, Saskatchewan leaders are calling for a new, permanent infrastructure program—one that provides long-term, predictable, and sustainable federal support. Such a program would give communities the stability they need to plan effectively, manage assets responsibly, and continue building strong, resilient communities across the province.


In today's edition, we chat with SARM President Bill Huber about the travel, what he heard, and what the steps forward are for rural municipalities across the land of the living skies.


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Municipal Affairs
Saskatchewan Takes Ottawa

On today’s episode, we’re taking you to the nation’s capital—Ottawa—where a delegation of Saskatchewan municipal leaders recently gathered to speak with one unified voice on behalf of our province’s cities, towns, and rural municipalities.


On October 1st and 2nd, representatives from across Saskatchewan—including mayors from Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Swift Current, North Battleford, and Yorkton—joined forces with the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, or SUMA, as well as leadership from SARM and provincial ministers Eric Schmalz and Ken Cheveldayoff. Together, they brought Saskatchewan’s unique needs directly to their federal counterparts.


Over two busy days, the delegation met with several key federal figures, including Secretary of State Buckley Belanger, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson, and Minister for Prairies Economic Development Eleanor Olszewski. Conversations also included members of the Saskatchewan Conservative Caucus, provincial senators, and senior staff from the Ministries of Finance and Small Business and Tourism.


At the heart of those discussions was one central theme: the future of infrastructure funding. With the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program nearing its end, Saskatchewan leaders are calling for a new, permanent infrastructure program—one that provides long-term, predictable, and sustainable federal support. Such a program would give communities the stability they need to plan effectively, manage assets responsibly, and continue building strong, resilient communities across the province.


We’ll be joined by Swift Current Mayor Al Bridal, Yorkton Mayor Aaron Kienle, and Prince Albert Councillor and SUMA Vice President of Cities Dawn Kilmer. 


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57 minutes 44 seconds

Municipal Affairs
Cypress County Votes '25: Council Candidate Robin Kurpjuweit

With October 20th only a few days away, we are at our penultimate episode of Alberta Municipal Votes 2025. 


And for that, we turn our attention to Cypress County, Alberta. We are honoured to sit and speak with Council Candidate Robin Kurpjuweit


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48 minutes 58 seconds

Municipal Affairs
Calgary Votes '25: Council Candidate Kourtney Penner

With October 20th only a few days away, we are at our final episode of Alberta Municipal Votes 2025. 


 And for that, we turn our attention Home, to the City of Calgary, Alberta. We are honoured to sit and speak with Council Candidate Kourtney Penner.


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45 minutes 24 seconds

Municipal Affairs
Brazeau County Votes '25: Council Candidate Jason Lavigne

With October 20th only a few days away, the race for municipal office across Alberta is starting to wind down.


From every corner of the province, candidates for mayor, reeve, and council are stepping forward with ideas for stronger communities, smarter growth, and brighter futures.


In this edition of Alberta Municipal Votes 2025, we turn our attention to Brazeau County, Alberta. 


We are honoured to sit and speak with Council Candidate Jason Lavigne


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3 weeks ago
52 minutes 16 seconds

Municipal Affairs
Cold Lake Votes '25: Council Candidate Glenn Barnes

With October 20th only a few weeks away, the race for municipal office across Alberta is hitting the final leg of the campaign.


From every corner of the province, candidates for mayor, reeve, and council are stepping forward with ideas for stronger communities, smarter growth, and brighter futures.


In this edition of Alberta Municipal Votes 2025, we turn our attention to the City of Cold Lake, Alberta. 


We are honoured to sit and speak with Council Candidate Glenn Barnes.


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41 minutes 30 seconds

Municipal Affairs
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