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The Path Forward: Drayton Valley, Edson, & Okotoks

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3 days ago

25 minutes 12 seconds

Municipal Affairs

Last week, more than twelve hundred delegates from communities across Alberta gathered in Calgary for what Alberta Municipalities calls the province’s largest municipal gathering.

For three days, municipal leaders, administrators, and local government partners met face-to-face, sharing ideas and charting a path forward for their communities.

This was the first meeting of municipal leaders since the 2025 Alberta Municipal Election on October 20th, 2025.

We spoke with three Town Mayors who will lead their community forward over the next four years, including Drayton Valley Mayor Nancy Dodds, Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara, and Okotoks Mayor Tanya Thorn.

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The Path Forward - Village of Alberta Beach

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3 days ago

24 minutes 32 seconds

Municipal Affairs

In the Village of Alberta Beach, Alberta, a new council term is underway — bringing together a mix of fresh faces, and familiar faces.

Among those is Mayor Tara Elwoo.

She joins her colleagues in leading the village forward over the next four years.

We sat down with Mayor Elwood to talk about leadership, priorities for the term ahead, and what lies ahead for the community of Alberta Beach.

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The Big City Mayors Of Alberta

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5 days ago

31 minutes 34 seconds

Municipal Affairs

Last week, more than twelve hundred delegates from communities across Alberta gathered in Calgary for what Alberta Municipalities calls the province’s largest municipal gathering.

For three days, municipal leaders, administrators, and local government partners met face-to-face, sharing ideas and charting a path forward for their communities.

Alberta’s two largest cities — Calgary and Edmonton — were well represented, with both mayors spending time on the floor speaking with delegates and engaging in conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing municipalities across the province.

Calgary’s host-city mayor, Jeromy Farkas, addressed delegates on the first day of the convention.

We later caught up with Mayor Farkas on day three to talk about welcoming representatives from every corner of Alberta to Calgary — and to reflect on the early days of his term.

We also spoke with Edmonton Mayor Knack about the path forward for his city, and how he and his new council are working together to serve all Edmontonians in the years ahead.

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Bressey To Lead Alberta Municipalities

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1 week ago

21 minutes 31 seconds

Municipal Affairs

After a week filled with handshakes, campaign conversations, and interactions with more than 1,200 delegates, Grande Prairie Councillor Dylan Bressey emerged as the newly elected President of Alberta Municipalities.

Bressey secured 62.7 per cent of the vote, defeating Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau, who received 29.6 per cent, and Communities First Calgary Councillor Andre Chabot, who earned 7.7 per cent.

During his campaign speech on Friday morning, Bressey told delegates he was energized by the opportunity to represent Alberta’s diverse municipalities, including Summer Villages, Villages, Towns, and Cities. He emphasized the importance of unity in what he described as challenging times.

Bressey was first elected to Grande Prairie City Council in 2017 and has since been re-elected twice, most recently in October. He now steps into the role previously held by interim president Deborah Reid-Mickler, who took over after former president Tyler Gandam was defeated in the municipal election.

Several new and returning members will join Bressey on the Alberta Municipalities board. For the Directors for Cities up to 500,000 positions, Chestermere Councillor Janelle Sandboe, Spruce Grove Councillor Erin Stevenson, and Lethbridge Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel were elected. Sandboe and Stevenson will serve two-year terms, while Schmidt-Rempel will complete a one-year term before facing re-election in 2026.

In the Towns East director race, Bonnyville Councillor David Sharun defeated Lamont Councillor Al Harvey by a vote of 69 to 30. The Towns South position will be filled by High River Councillor Jenny Jones, who earned 58 votes. Her challengers, Carstairs Deputy Mayor Angie Fricke and Canmore Deputy Mayor Tanya Foubert, received 52 and 28 votes, respectively. Jones replaces former Coalhurst councillor Scott Akkerman.

Erin Stevenson of Spruce Grove was also elected as Vice-President for Cities up to 500,000, defeating Lethbridge Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel 54 votes to 23.

The new board includes Calgary councillors Andre Chabot and Jon Pantazapoulous, as well as Edmonton councillors Keren Tang and Thu Parmar. Additional directors include Calmar Mayor Krista Gardner for Towns West, Amisk Mayor Bill Rock for Villages East, Alberta Beach Mayor Tara Elwood for Villages West, Duchess Deputy Mayor Deborah Reid-Mickler for Villages South, and Brian Waterhouse, Mayor of the Summer Village of Sundance, for Summer Villages

We caught up with President Bressey after his victory.
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Manitoba Municipal Leaders To Gather In Winnipeg

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1 week ago

14 minutes 42 seconds

Municipal Affairs

Next week, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities is gearing up for its annual Fall Convention—this year, under the banner Leadership in Motion.

And the timing couldn’t be more significant. With just one year until the next municipal elections, communities across Manitoba are heading into a period of transition. AMM is challenging municipal leaders to stay bold, stay forward-thinking, and take the steps today that will shape tomorrow.

Over three days at Winnipeg’s RBC Convention Centre, that theme—leadership in motion—will be front and centre.

Delegates will gather to learn, connect, and collaborate. The Trade Show returns with more than 140 exhibitors, all playing a role in moving our province forward.

Popular social events like the Gala and the Municipal Mixer are back, alongside key business sessions, voting activities, and plenty of opportunities for professional development, networking, and breakout discussions.

Simply put, the AMM is ready: ready to serve its members, ready to engage with communities across every region of Manitoba, ready to partner, and ready to keep this province moving.

And we’re looking forward to being there.

In this episode, we sit down with AMM President Kathy Valentino to talk about the convention—what to expect, what matters most, and the key takeaways for municipalities across Manitoba.

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MNL Set To Meet In Corner Brook

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1 week ago

21 minutes 47 seconds

Municipal Affairs

Today, we’re turning our attention to one of the most anticipated events on the municipal calendar. This November 20th to 22nd, municipal leaders from across Newfoundland and Labrador will gather in Corner Brook for the 75th annual MNL Conference, Trade Show, and AGM.

The Corner Brook Civic Centre will serve as the main hub for what promises to be the largest assembly of municipal sector leaders in the province.

As Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador looks toward the future—with work in community building, partnership development, and ongoing advocacy to ensure Newfoundland and Labrador, Cities, towns, and Rural Communities have the tools they need to thrive—it is also a moment to look back.

Seventy-five years of progress, collaboration, and shared vision have brought us to this milestone, leading into MNL’s 75th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

From its earliest days, networking has been a cornerstone of MNL events. A look at the very first agenda shows how important those connections were. Today, that foundation has grown into something remarkable: 350 delegates representing over 100 communities,

It’s a gathering that reflects both how far MNL has come, and the ambition of the work still to be done.

And with that, we’re pleased to welcome someone who plays a central role in guiding that work. Our guest is MNL President Amy Coady.

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1 week ago

19 minutes 40 seconds

Municipal Affairs

Tierney On The Move

This week, more than twelve hundred delegates from communities of every size have come together under one roof — right here at Calgary’s TELUS Convention Centre — for what Alberta Municipalities calls the province’s largest municipal gathering: the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show.

It’s a week where local leaders share ideas, debate issues, and set the direction for the year ahead.

And one of the most anticipated moments came when delegates heard from a national voice.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities sent its First Vice-President, Tim Tierney, to address municipal leaders from every corner of Alberta.

After the speech, we caught up with Vice-President Tierney to talk about why attending this year’s convention matters, the message he wanted Alberta’s municipal officials to take home, and how an upcoming trip to Salt Lake City may help shape solutions to the growing challenges facing municipalities — not only here in Alberta, but across the country.

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The New Kids On The Block

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1 week ago

20 minutes 58 seconds

Municipal Affairs

This week, more than 1,200 delegates from across Alberta have descended upon the TELUS Convention Centre in downtown Calgary for what’s being called the province’s largest municipal gathering — the Alberta Municipalities 2025 Convention and Trade Show.

From councillors and mayors to administrators and municipal staff, representatives from communities big and small are here to learn, connect, and collaborate on the issues shaping Alberta’s future.

The convention runs through Friday — and for nearly half of those attending, it’s their very first time here as elected officials.

Many are still settling into their new roles after being elected on October 20th, while others are returning for another term — ready to share their experience and welcome a new wave of leadership.

We were on hand for the opening day to speak with some of those new faces about their early days in office, what they’ve learned so far, and how they see themselves contributing to their councils and communities.

We caught up with Calgary’s own Ward 3 Councillor, Andrew Yule, City of Spruce Grove Councillor Spencer Bennett, and Stony Plain Councillor Miranda Niebergall

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1 week ago

23 minutes 48 seconds

Municipal Affairs

Alberta Mayors Sound Off

This week, over 1,200 delegates from across Alberta have gathered here at Calgary’s TELUS Convention Centre for what Alberta Municipalities is calling the province’s largest municipal gathering — the 2025 Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show.

Running through Friday, the event brings together councillors, mayors, and municipal officials from every corner of Alberta — all here to take courses, share ideas, and strengthen connections that help shape the future of our communities.

Many of the attendees are still finding their footing after being elected on October 20th, while others are returning to continue the work they’ve started in their communities.

Together, they represent a mix of fresh perspectives and seasoned experience — all focused on one goal: building stronger municipalities.

On the first day of the convention, we caught up with mayors — both new and returning — to talk about the early days in their roles and what lies ahead for their municipalities.

We spoke with Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker, Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton, Canmore Mayor Sean Krausert, Cochrane Mayor Nigel Nagel, and Cold Lake Mayor Bob Mattice.

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The Path Forward: City of Leduc

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1 week ago

41 minutes 6 seconds

Municipal Affairs

In the City of Leduc, Alberta, a new council term is underway — bringing together a mix of fresh and familiar faces.

Last month, residents headed to the polls, electing a new council t steer the city forward.

Among those elected was Councillor Shawn Raymond.

He now joins his colleagues and the Mayor in leading the city forward over the next four years.

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

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The Path Forward: Village of Beiseker

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1 week ago

25 minutes 1 second

Municipal Affairs

In the Village of Beiseker, Alberta, a new council term is hitting the ground running— bringing together a mix of fresh faces and familiar faces.

Among those is Councillor Neil Young.

He joins his colleagues in leading the village forward over the next four years.

We sat down with Councillor Young to talk about leadership, priorities for the term ahead, and what comes next.

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The Path Forward: Alberta Municipalities

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1 week ago

29 minutes 41 seconds

Municipal Affairs

It’s shaping up to be one of the largest gatherings of municipal leaders Alberta has seen in years.

From November 12th to 14th, mayors, councillors, and administrators from across the province will converge on downtown Calgary for the Alberta Municipalities convention — a three-day summit where the people who help run our cities, towns, and villages come together to debate, decide, and chart the path forward.

They’ll be tackling some of the biggest issues facing local governments today — from property taxes and infrastructure funding to the future of public libraries and what’s next after October’s municipal elections.

Delegates will also cast their votes on about 15 policy resolutions — proposals submitted by Alberta Municipalities members over the past year — all aimed at shaping how communities deliver the services Albertans rely on.

And beyond the policy debates, the convention is also a showcase: with over 120 trade show vendors, workshops, networking events, and keynote addresses from Premier Danielle Smith, NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, and Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams.

It’s a pivotal moment for Alberta’s local leaders — one that could set the tone for the next four years of municipal governance.

To discuss what’s on the agenda, what’s at stake, and what it all means for communities across Alberta — we’re joined by Dana Mackie, Chief Executive of Alberta Municipalities.

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Building Relationships, Honouring Treaties

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2 weeks ago

19 minutes 3 seconds

Municipal Affairs

A significant step toward strengthening relationships between municipalities and First Nations communities took place in Saskatoon this month.

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, known as SUMA, and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner have formalized a new partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding.

The agreement was signed following a traditional Pipe Ceremony at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, with Treaty Commissioner Dr. Kathy Walker and SUMA President Randy Goulden representing the two organizations.

The MOU commits both parties to working together to deepen understanding of Treaty rights and advance Truth and Reconciliation within Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.

It also aims to support stronger, more collaborative relationships between First Nations and local governments across the province.

As President Goulden noted, municipalities and First Nations have been neighbours long before Saskatchewan became a province.

This new collaboration seeks to ensure that municipal leaders have the knowledge and tools necessary to work alongside First Nations partners in pursuing shared priorities.

Today, we unpack that with SUMA President Randy Goulden, about how this MOU came to be, and what work municipalities can start today to ensure a stronger working relationship with First Nations partners.

All that and more after this commercial break, here on Municipal Affairs.
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Rural Alberta VS. Richardson Ground Squirrel

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2 weeks ago

23 minutes 14 seconds

Municipal Affairs

Strychnine — a name that carries a long legacy across the Prairies. For decades, it was the go-to pesticide for gopher control in Alberta.

That is, until the federal government began phasing out its use on Richardson’s ground squirrels back in 2020 — and then banned it outright in 2024.

The small animal at the centre of it all — the Richardson’s ground squirrel, known more commonly as the gopher — has been described as “a destructive force across the prairie provinces, threatening cereal, oilseed, pulse, forage, pasture, and horticultural crops.” And according to the Province of Alberta, the annual risk to hay and native pasture due to damage caused by ground squirrels now exceeds eight hundred million dollars.

The story goes back to 2018, when Health Canada re-evaluated the use of strychnine as a rodenticide. At that time, Alberta and Saskatchewan were the only provinces still authorizing it for gopher control. The 2020 decision began a three-year phase-out, leading to the full ban we have today.

But even as strychnine disappeared from fields and fencerows, it didn’t vanish entirely. Its use to control certain predators — like wolves, black bears, and skunks — remained legal, though only in Alberta.

And the Richardson’s ground squirrel? It’s not even officially a “pest” under Alberta’s Pest and Nuisance Control Regulation — it’s classified as a nuisance.

Now, that may sound like a small distinction, but in rural Alberta, the implications are big — especially for farmers and ranchers watching their pastures disappear one mound at a time.

Last month, during an Agriculture Committee meeting in Ottawa, federal Agriculture Minister Heath McDonald suggested there could be “some potential movement” toward allowing strychnine once again for the elimination of Richardson’s ground squirrels.

So — where does that leave us? What does the upcoming year look like for producers still battling an animal many call one of the prairies’ most persistent challenges?

To help unpack what’s at stake, we’re joined today by three voices from rural Alberta:

Foothills County Reeve Rob Siewert, Beaver County Reeve Gene Hrabec, and Linda Hunt, Executive Assistant for the Alberta Agricultural Service Boards.

I’m Christopher Brown, and this is Municipal Affairs.

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The Path Foward: The Town of Canmore

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2 weeks ago

58 minutes 49 seconds

Municipal Affairs

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

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2 weeks ago

28 minutes 34 seconds

Municipal Affairs

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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Whitehorse Mayor Reacts To Election

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2 weeks ago

28 minutes 38 seconds

Municipal Affairs

“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

Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network

2 weeks ago

42 minutes 9 seconds

Municipal Affairs

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.

This… is Municipal Affairs.

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