Cross Border Interviews

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 light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  On this edition of the show, we bring you coverage from Victoria, where the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities Conve...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with St. John’s Councillor for Ward 3, Greg Noseworthy.  St. John's is the perfect c...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with Cold Lake, Alberta Councillor Vicky Lefebvre. The City of Cold Lake, located 3 hour...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with Fort Frances, Ontario Councillor Kaleb Firth. Fort Frances has been a cornerstone o...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we chat with Town of Truro, Nova Scotia Mayor Cathy Hinton.  The Town of Truro is a community o...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with Legal Deputy Mayor Andy Beaton Through the years Legal has continued to lay its cla...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with Vermilion Councillor Kevin Martin.  Vermilion's picturesque community boasts murals...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  Today episode was recording live and in person in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan.  We were honoured to have sat down with...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  As many kids are heading back to school today, we wanted to head back to where we came from for a special episode of...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we are sitting down with Beaumont Councillor Philip Penrod.  Beaumont is one of Alberta’s four...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we are sitting down with Kneehill County Deputy Reeve Faye McGhee Kneehill County’s geographical...

Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we are sitting down with Strathcona County Councillor Robert Parks. Strathcona County, located in the heart of Alberta, is an energetic and thriving community. A leader in North America’s petroleum industry and a champion f...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with District of Mackenzie Councillor Jesse Wright  Mackenzie is a friendly community of...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with Bonnyville Councillor Kayla Blanchette Bonnyville is a great place to work, play an...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we chat with Innisfail Councillor Janice Wing. Considering all that the Town of Innisfail has t...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with Whitecourt Mayor Tom Pickard Whitecourt is surrounded by miles of forested lands, r...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we chat with Wetaskiwin Councillor Gabrielle Blatz. Wetaskiwin, a city that blends small-town v...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode we chat with Parksville Councillor Joel Grenz.  If you want to relax along the peaceful coastlin...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we chat with District of Squamish Councillor John French Located at the northern tip of a glaci...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we chat with Coalhurst Deputy Mayor Deborah Florence. In 2013, Coalhurst celebrated its Centenn...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we chat with Silverton Councillor Leah Main With a population of nearly 195 people, Silverton i...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.  For today’s episode, we chat with St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Councillor Ophelia Ravencroft St. John'...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home. For today’s episode, we chat with Swift Current Councillor Courtney Stewart Swift Current is a dynamic city of approx...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home. For today’s episode, we head to Borden, Saskatchewan to chat with Mayor Jamie Brandrick. The Village of Borden, Saska...

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home. For today’s episode, we chat Calmar Councillor Krista Gardner. On the face of it, small town Calmar is slower and sim...