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. Youtube: youtu.be/CJP9YciRusE Apple: apple.co/41p5I2I ©2026

Today on MuniCast we are discussing a program from the Saskatchewan Science Centre that was a key moment for Saskatchewan Youth at this year’s 2026 SUMA Convention. Youtube: youtu.be/tbH9jpBNDNw Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m... ©2026

On this edition, Municipal Affairs — we chat with Yukon Premier Dixon at the 2026 AYC Convention about the challenges facing municipalities and the opportunities ahead for communities across the territory. Youtube: youtu.be/cj4p01nUzFE Apple: apple.co/41p5I2I ©2026

On Monday night, residents across the province of New Brunswick headed to the polls to choose the leaders who will shape their communities for the next four years. Joining us is the President of the UMNB, Brittany Merrifield. Youtube: youtu.be/WviWGzTaF48 Apple: apple.co/41p5I2I

Leader of the Opposition @kate-loves-bikes.bsky.social and Leader of the Yukon NDP addressing delegates at the 2026 AYC Convention in Watson Lake. #yukon

Had the opportunity to attend the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Leadership Summit on Friday May 1st. What a great day of learning and hearing from @crossbordernetwork.bsky.social on the challenges faced by everyone in Municipal Government across Canada. #mgmt0180

SUMA Gathers in Regina For Convention youtu.be/9BodrFD57fo

FCM and ABMUNIS Join SUMA Convention youtu.be/Tj8PJLG570U

924. Village of Chaplin Mayor Terry Gabel youtu.be/DqmNg81lnKQ

One on One with Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck @carlabecksk.bsky.social youtu.be/MNZynxVyhB4

'Local Government Administrators of the Northwest Territories" youtu.be/RBYC5WsdRZw

How Municipalities Got The Federal Gas Tax Fund youtu.be/ChkcasiwLUM

Sylvan Lake Says No To City Status... For Now youtu.be/kNhzTo5D80I

921. City of Chestermere Mayor Shannon Dean youtu.be/7RdP00Agk9M

922. City of Airdrie Councillor Chris Glass youtu.be/gQULlmzGkNc

And with that the 2026 SUMA Conventions comes to a close! See you in 2027 Delegates… or on the road this summer!!!

We’re back from Regina, and starting next week, we’re rolling out 8 Saskatchewan-based episodes of Cross Border Interviews. Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday for the next four weeks for brand new episodes. Youtube: www.youtube.com/crossborderi... Apple: apple.co/3XwwXIv

Catching up with Sasktchewan City Mayors at the SUMA convention. #suma #suma2026

Bucket list checked off! Finally got the Airdrie Sign, and only had one RCMP offer ask my why! Found my way to Airdrie to chat with Councillor Chris Glass Today. #airdrie #municipal

Is Harassment Getting Worse?: Part 1 youtu.be/iR6CDBTJA1w #municipal #womeninpolitics

And just over two weeks till AMM in Brandon. Our team is excited to head back to Brandon to visit and reconnect with municipal leaders across the keystone province! #municipal #mbmun

Just under 10 days until we head to Regina for the annual SUMA Conference. Looking forward to connecting with municipal leaders from across the province and discussing what is happening in urban municipalities throughout Saskatchewan. #SUMA #MunicipalLeadership #Saskatchewan

What Is Happening In Niagara Region? youtu.be/tEPI03kcCIo #niagararegion #onmuni

SUMA President Breaks Down Budget 2026 youtu.be/RTv5LkOeF6A

916. Town of Westlock Councillor Laura Morie youtu.be/4cm0iu4NML8

Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy youtu.be/u1AEqc_WINw

S10:E02 Advocacy on the Convention Floor youtu.be/sIhbtr8IHZQ

UNCUT: Minister of Municipal Affairs Dan Williams Speech at ABMUNIS youtu.be/tA7kXZ85ec0

UNCUT: @naheednenshi.bsky.social Speech to Alberta Municipalities youtu.be/R7TK8EMc1Vo

UNCUT: Rural Municipalities of Alberta President Kara Westerlund Speech to Alberta Municipalities youtu.be/iraoG_IdJ0c

Big news — the first batch of One Year arrives next week. If you want to be included in the first shipment, be sure to pre-order your copy today: www.crossborderinterviews.ca/product-page...

UNCUT: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Takes Questions From ABMunis youtu.be/VUdfFDQmhjA

UNCUT: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Speech to Alberta Municipalities 2026 youtu.be/gLmhWh1AO58?...

SaskNDP Government Relations Shadow Minister Erika Ritchie youtu.be/SHfvSYlZ_J0 #skpoli

Alberta Municipalities Roundtable Discussion youtu.be/wRBSXQh8c6s #abmuni

On CBC Calgary at 6-10 ish with Owen of Valemount to talk pipelines.

Rural Alberta VS. RIchardson Ground Squirrel youtu.be/TuFvxyGaBr8

New Kids On The Block youtu.be/eT1xNEeDzr0

Bressey To Lead Alberta Municipalities youtu.be/A98mQH8ZV98

The Big City Mayors of Alberta youtu.be/Ypxbbk_O8N0

Albertas Municipalities and Nuclear Energy youtu.be/psXdagQqBpA

Leadership In Motion youtu.be/5Y0cCp6rDUc

Municipal Organizations Travel To AMM youtu.be/BG5u9mT-klg

Manitoba Mayors Sound Off youtu.be/RQtD4VhkXmg

What's Going On In Rural Manitoba? youtu.be/pvi-o-VQKSA

Got to chat with Beiseker Mayor David Ledoyen recently. Great chat. Coming up on Cross Border Interviews.

Congratulations to @kate-loves-bikes.bsky.social on your win in The Yukon, looking forward to reconnecting at AYC in Watson Lake in the spring! #ykvotes

Alberta Municipalities has announced a change in leadership at the top of the organization. The Board of Directors has appointed Deborah Reid MA, BA Reid-Mickler as Interim President, effective immediately. www.crossborderinterviews.ca/post/abmunis... #MunicipalAffairs #ABmunis

Cold Lake Votes '25: Council Candidate Glenn Barnes youtu.be/9yMjkRKA9w0

Elk Point Votes '25: Mayoral Candidate Terri Hampson youtu.be/ujfhsPWUaM4