Municipal Affairs

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. We’re reflecting on a year that has been as challenging as transformative for municipalities. This past year, our cities, towns, villages, and rural communities have been at the forefront of some of the most pressing issues of our time. From navigating the financial ripple effects of economic uncertainty to embracing innovation in infrastructure, housing, and ongoing...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Change is a constant in municipal governance, and with it comes the opportunity to reflect, adapt, and grow. Today, we’re marking the end of an era and the start of a new chapter for Alberta Municipalities. After two decades of dedicated service, Alberta Municipalities Chief Executive Officer Dan Rude is preparing to step down at the end of 2024. His leadership has be...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. We’re reflecting on a year that has been as challenging as transformative for municipalities. This past year, our cities, towns, villages, and rural communities have been at the forefront of some of the most pressing issues of our time. From navigating the financial ripple effects of economic uncertainty to embracing innovation in infrastructure, housing, and ongoing...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. We’re reflecting on a year that has been as challenging as transformative for municipalities. This past year, our cities, towns, villages, and rural communities have been at the forefront of some of the most pressing issues of our time. From navigating the financial ripple effects of economic uncertainty to embracing innovation in infrastructure, housing, and ongoing...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Today, we're exploring Calgary's vibrant and evolving political landscape as the race for the next Calgary municipal council gains momentum. Among the candidates vying for the coveted role of Calgary Mayor is Brian Thiessen. As a former Chair of the Calgary Police Commission, he demonstrated unwavering dedication to enhancing public safety, fostering community trust,...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. We’re reflecting on a year that has been as challenging as transformative for municipalities. This past year, our cities, towns, villages, and rural communities have been at the forefront of some of the most pressing issues of our time. From navigating the financial ripple effects of economic uncertainty to embracing innovation in infrastructure, housing, and ongoing...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. We’re reflecting on a year that has been as challenging as transformative for municipalities. This past year, our cities, towns, villages, and rural communities have been at the forefront of some of the most pressing issues of our time. From navigating the financial ripple effects of economic uncertainty to embracing innovation in infrastructure, housing, and ongoing...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Grande Prairie is making history in Alberta’s law enforcement landscape as it transitions from the RCMP to its own locally governed police service. The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is being designed to deliver responsive, community-focused policing with local oversight, tailored to meet the city’s unique needs. This transition, the first of its kind in Alberta...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, Over 700 delegates gathered in Winnipeg last week for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention. One of the major events during the 3-day convention was the election of a new City Caucus Chair. Portage la Prairie Mayor Sharilyn Knox was elected as Chair of the City Caucus, succeeding Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook. We caught up with Mayor Knox to discuss her...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, Over 700 delegates gathered in Winnipeg last week for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention. The 3 day convention was full of events and speeches from provincial and federal political leaders. We spoke with Municipal Leaders from across the province to ask them simply, Did they hear anything from Premier Wab Kinew, Leader of the Official Opposition Way...

Welcome to a special edition of Municipal Affairs. Over 700 delegates gathered in Winnipeg last week for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Convention. The 3-day convention was full of events and speeches from provincial and federal political leaders. On the third day, delegates charted the organization's path forward with the election of a new President and 2 Vice-Presidents. ************...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Today, we’re discussing one of the hottest and most frustrating topics for New Brunswick homeowners: property taxes. The assessment and taxation system in New Brunswick is broken, according to a new book. Joining us today is someone who knows this system inside and out: Jerry Iwanus, author of the revealing new book Taxing New Brunswick . With over 20 years of experie...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Today we're diving into Calgary's vibrant and evolving political landscape as the race for the next Calgary municipal council gains momentum. Among the candidates vying for the coveted role of Calgary Mayor is a familiar name in Calgary politics: Jeff Davison. A former Ward 6 Councillor, Davison made a notable run for mayor in 2021, securing a respectable third place....

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Across Manitoba, municipalities remain steadfast in their commitment to fostering safe and healthy communities for all residents. Yet, the issue of improperly discarded sharps and needles has emerged as a significant challenge, posing critical risks to public safety and placing undue strain on local resources. While municipalities have shown remarkable resilience in a...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba. In just under 10 days, over 800 delegates from across the province will come together for AGM of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. This year the convention will host elections for the AMM's Executive Committee, including the positions of President and...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. As autumn slowly turns into winter, it’s one of the busiest times of year for Alberta’s municipal and provincial leaders. And this year, over the past month and a half, urban and rural municipalities from across the province have come together for two major events—their Annual General Meetings. At the end of September, Alberta Municipalities gathered in Red Deer, draw...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs. Over the last few weeks, we have been bringing you candidate interviews for the Rural Municipalities of Alberta President. This past week roughly 1000 Rural Municipal Leaders came together in Edmonton, to elect a new President, which led to an election of a new Vice President as well. *************************************************** Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 2:4...

Join us for a special live edition of Municipal Affairs broadcast directly from Edmonton!  This live show will bring together Alberta Municipalities President Tyler Gandam and Director - Towns West Krista Gardner for an in-depth discussion on the latest developments affecting municipalities across Alberta.  They'll provide insights into the challenges and achievements of the past few months and sh...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba—the AMM Fall Convention. Every November, over 800 delegates from across the province come together for this annual general meeting of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. This year, from November 25 to 27, 2024, the convention will host elections for the A...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba—the AMM Fall Convention. Every November, over 800 delegates from across the province come together for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities annual general meeting. This year, from November 25 to 27, 2024, the convention will host elections for the AMM's Exe...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs, where today we mark the end of an era for Alberta’s rural communities. After four years of dedicated leadership, Paul McLauchlin will be stepping down next week as President of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA). His tenure has been one of both challenges and transformation, with Alberta’s rural areas navigating complex issues, from economic shifts and infrastr...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs! With the release of Alberta Bill 20 regulations and less than a year until voters head to the municipal polls, Calgary's political landscape is heating up as A Better Calgary party officially launches. On October 19th, "A Better Calgary Party" held its founding convention at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, where approximately 200 people gathered to ki...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most significant gatherings for municipal leaders in Manitoba—the AMM Fall Convention. Every November, over 800 delegates from across the province come together for this annual general meeting of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. This year, from November 25 to 27, 2024, the convention will host elections for the A...

Welcome to another episode of Municipal Affairs. In a surprising move, Premier Tim Houston has called for a snap provincial election in Nova Scotia, to be held on November 26, aiming to secure a second term for his Progressive Conservative government. This decision comes despite Houston’s own 2020 legislation that fixed the next election date to July 15, 2025, a change introduced to create stabili...

Next Week, members of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) will gather in Edmonton for their annual fall convention. This year brings a significant change as Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLauchlin, after years of dedicated service, steps down as President. Today we are joined by the final candidate who is in the running to be the next RMA President. Today, we are joined by Gene Hrabec Deputy Ree...