Cross Border Network

05/29/2026

Tomorrow on Municipal Affairs, we are back at the AYC convention in Watson Lake, where we speak with Yukon Energy Minister the Hon Ted Laking about his message to municipal leaders and how last winter has led to hard conversations about energy supply and demand across the territory.

05/29/2026

Next week on Municipal Affairs, we sit down with Alberta’s three incoming FCM board members to talk about the role FCM plays as a national voice for communities across Canada and whether small towns truly have a seat at the table. Mike Yargeau, Mayor of Penhold, says they absolutely do.

05/28/2026

Contrary to the below photo, our host Chris Brown did not win last nights election for Mayor of the Village of Theodore. But we’d like to congratulate Christopher Brown, Mayor-Elect for the Village of Theodore, Saskatchewan. Wonder if we can get a Chris Brown squared episode of Cross Border Interview going.

05/28/2026

For today’s edition of Cross Border Interviews, we were honoured to be at the 51st Annual Association of Yukon Communities Convention, where we spoke with Village of Teslin Councillor Robert Hassard.

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Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from co...

05/27/2026

Next month on MuniCast, we’ll be speaking with Bogdan Kelichavyi, Mayor of Kopychyntsi, a small town in western Ukraine. The conversation will explore topics including the municipal organization Cities4Cities and the realities of serving as a mayor during wartime. Tune in next month for this important discussion.

05/27/2026

Earlier this month, more than 130 municipal leaders and administrators from across the Yukon gathered in Watson Lake for the 51st annual Association of Yukon Communities Convention, as communities from across the territory came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing municipalities today.

Yukon’s Leader of the Official Opposition and Yukon New Democratic Party Leader Kate White was among the speakers at the convention, addressing delegates on her perspective on the current state of Yukon communities and municipalities.

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Earlier this month, more than 130 municipal leaders and administrators from across the Yukon gathered in Watson Lake for the 51st annual Association of Yukon...

05/27/2026

Today on MuniCast, we are diving into a growing relationship that is taking shape across Saskatchewan, the relationship between Saskatchewan Municipalities and First Nations.

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Today on MuniCast we are diving into a growing relationship that is taking shape across Saskatchewan, the relationship between Saskatchewan Municipalities an...

05/26/2026

In just under a week, more than 1,500 delegates from across Canada will gather in Edmonton for the 125th FCM Convention. We caught up with Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack last week to discuss the importance of the gathering and why municipalities are essential to Canada’s future, managing nearly 60 percent of the country’s infrastructure. He says municipalities must be treated as true partners in building Canada.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/CJP9YciRusE

05/26/2026

For today’s edition of Cross Border Interviews, we were honoured to be at the 51st Annual Association of Yukon Communities Convention, where we spoke with Village of Carmacks Councillor Tara Wheeler.

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Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from co...

05/26/2026

BREAKING — Former Village of Barons Councillor Clinton Bishop has won tonight’s by-election in Barons, caused by the resignation in February of Councillor Baird.

Congratulations Councillor-elect Bishop on your win.

05/25/2026

For this edition of Municipal Affairs, we’re heading to the heart of Alberta as Edmonton prepares to welcome municipal leaders from across Canada for one of the country’s most important gatherings of local government. To help us unpack all that will take place over the four days in Edmonton, we have the pleasure of sitting down and chat with Rebecca Bligh, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

We wanted to learn about what has transpired for the municipal organization since their last gathering in the National Capital, and how her time as President has shaped her view and outlook on municipalities from coast to coast to coast.

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For this edition of Municipal Affairs, we’re heading to the heart of Alberta as Edmonton prepares to welcome municipal leaders from across Canada for one of ...