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10/28/2025

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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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 sever...

10/28/2025

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.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/C32LtSxtK-k
Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E�

Municipal Affairs is Part of the Cross Border Network.
©2025

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 sever...

10/27/2025

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.

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. 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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Municipal Affairs is Part of the Cross Border Network.
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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 ...

10/27/2025

We are pleased to announce that the Cross Border Network will be staying close to home from November 12 to 14 for the Annual General Meeting of Alberta Municipalities - this year being held in Calgary!

We look forward to engaging with leaders - both new and returning - through our shows, Cross Border Interviews and Municipal Affairs, as we continue to highlight the voices and stories shaping municipalities across Alberta.

10/25/2025

Earlier this week, we spoke with FCM Big City Mayors’ Caucus Vice-Chair and Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham about Alberta’s municipal election — including working with incoming mayors Jeromy Farkas and Andrew Knack, and reflecting on his time collaborating with outgoing mayors Jyoti Gondek and Amarjeet Sohi.

10/25/2025

It the end of an era. The Banff sign at Mt. Norquay Road in Banff has been moved. It’s moving to the historic Banff train station.

10/25/2025

Every municipality has a story — and at Cross Border Network, we’re here to tell them.
From the largest cities to the smallest rural communities, we share the stories that connect us all. 
It’s what we love to do.
Join the Cross Border Network community and help us continue telling the stories of Canada — one municipality at a time.

10/24/2025

Monday Night, during our live coverage, we spoke with several Mayors and Councillors retiring from municipal politics after the final vote.
Today, we’re sharing those one-on-one interviews right here on Facebook - Outgoing City of Brooks Mayor John Petrie

10/24/2025

Monday on Municipal Affairs, we’re sitting down with Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham () to discuss his views on the federal government’s recent announcement regarding changes to the Criminal Code.

Tune in at 8:00 AM MST / 9:00 AM CST

10/24/2025

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

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

To get a sense of the mood — and the message rural leaders are hoping to bring to Edmonton for Convention next month— we sat down with Rural Municipalities of Alberta President Kara Westerlund.

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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...

10/23/2025

Alberta Municipalities has announced a change in leadership at the top of the organization. The Board of Directors has appointed Deborah Reid-Mickler as Interim President, effective immediately. She will serve in this role through the organization’s 2025 Convention and Trade Show.

The announcement follows Monday’s municipal elections, in which former President and Mayor of Wetaskiwin, Tyler Gandam, was defeated.

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Alberta Municipalities has announced a change in leadership at the top of the organization. The Board of Directors has appointed Deborah Reid-Mickler as Interim President, effective immediately. She will serve in this role through the organization’s 2025 Convention and Trade Show.The announcement ...

10/23/2025

On this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we bring you coverage from Victoria, where the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities Convention brought together delegates from every corner of the province. Among those we spoke with was Village of Massett Mayor Sheri Disney

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Cross Border Interviews is Part of the Cross Border Network
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Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.The show is where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada.Our mission is to shine a li...