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

Lethbridge Votes '25: Mayoral Candidate Ryan Mennie youtu.be/cS7_XEdlC6M

Congratulations to Mayor-elect Danny Breen of St. John’s on your win tonight! Looking forward to seeing you out in Corner Brook next month! #nfld

Provincial Parties Pitch UBCM youtu.be/KYW0mPc6FEc

Airdrie Votes '25 Council Candidate Karen Whittenbury youtu.be/l-0oEOAbaI8

Northern Sunrise County Votes '25: Council Candidate Corinna Williams youtu.be/ZuQYUDxYt6o

Brooks Votes '25: Mayoral Candidate Joel Goodnough youtu.be/_kf_Ugtxdgg

Wetaskiwin Votes '25: Mayoral Candidate Tyler Gandam youtu.be/yW2X31Z7aS8

Cold Lakes Votes '25: Council Candidate Dawn Weber youtu.be/enogx1JKjeg

Calgary Votes '25: Council Candidate Sarah Ferguson youtu.be/3Zm3VeVLNDQ

Calgary Votes '25: Mayoral Candidate Brian Thiessen youtu.be/HnRisRuxFos

Calgary Votes '25: Mayoral Candidate Jyoti Gondek youtu.be/20Z0wSfQicA

RMWB Votes '25: Council Candidate Funky Banjoko youtu.be/8ktgvlUACns

Cold Lakes Votes '25: Council Candidate Ryan Bailey youtu.be/Okvo1zFIELE

Leduc Votes '25: Council Candidate Shawn Raymond youtu.be/IBcTtgfVhvc

Coalhurst Votes '25: Mayoral Candidate Deborah Florence youtu.be/Fb_VD12856I

Edmonton Votes '25: Mayoral Candidate Paul Bakhmut youtu.be/6RHkp1Si80A

Across the 64 rural municipalities set to hold elections, there are 838 candidates stepping forward to fill 446 available positions. Read the full article here: wix.to/Jvuqyd0 #AlbertaElection2025

We are back from #UBCM2025 in Victoria. Over the course of five days, we had the opportunity to connect with municipal leaders from across British Columbia for upcoming episodes of Cross Border Interviews. Apple: apple.co/3XwwXIv Youtube: www.youtube.com/@crossborder... #UBCM #UBCM2025

Thank you to everyone who took the time to sit down with me, stop for a quick hello, or engage in conversation during this year’s UBCM conference. I’m excited about the incredible lineup of upcoming episodes for both Cross Border Interviews and Municipal Affairs. #UBCM #Municipal #LocalGovernment

Something soothing about walking the streets of Victoria at 4 in the morning. Great way to start day two of UBCM. #ubcm

So, You Want To Be An Alberta Mayor? youtu.be/8AOH-jvf4Is

The Women of Rural Alberta youtu.be/FFwkfIKXX2w

All You Have To Do Is Ask Her! youtu.be/xkcgV95kMV4

862. Beaumont Councillor Philip Penrod youtu.be/ZO9iekravdU

861. Kneehill County Deputy Reeve Faye McGhee youtu.be/YcpMIskM1fE

We’re heading back to our roots Tuesday. With a one-on-one interview with Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster!

Over the past several weeks, one phrase has echoed through media soundbites, political speeches, and even local campaign trails: “Municipalities need to stay in their lane.” Read our latest editorial: wix.to/5cynQwl #localgovernment #Municipal #editorial #whichlane

Tour through Southern Alberta this long weekend. Looking forward to heading North later this month. High Level, Peace River, Grimshaw, and Fairview… here we come! #municipal #municipalities

In just 56 days, on September 22nd, nomination day for Alberta’s 2025 municipal elections will arrive. That date should be triggering excitement, fierce debate, and perhaps even some spirited lawn sign wars. Read more here: wix.to/kgyUAvd #AlbertaElections

We had the pleasure of being featured on The Hacks — a brand new municipal podcast hosted by Councillor Sean Wood and Councillor Joel Grenz Highly recommend giving it a listen and following along for real conversations on local government. Check it out: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/n...

Amid ongoing discussions about pipelines and energy resources, we spoke with Gerald Aalbers, Mayor of City of Lloydminster —the Heavy Oil Capital of Canada, straddling Alberta and Saskatchewan. Youtube: youtu.be/3PujUAaV3fg Apple: apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: bit.ly/3tkvb0E #localgovernment

Had a great one-on-one chat this morning with Andrew Knack about his run for Mayor of Edmonton in the upcoming October election. Episode airs July 22nd #YEG #EdmontonPolitics #AndrewKnack #Election2025 #YEGVotes #OneOnOneInterview

Visited the The Fallen Four Memorial in Mayerthope Saturday. Ithonours the ultimate sacrifice of four young Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers who were killed in the line of duty on March 3, 2005, Constables Peter Schiemann, Leo Johnston, Brock Myrol and Anthony Gordon. #mayerthorpe #rcmp

We’re turning up the heat with a group that helped define an era of pop music and is now taking full control of their legacy. 98° is hitting the road, Catch them live in Calgary on July 25th and in Edmonton on July 27th Youtube: youtu.be/uujeUhiy0OM Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

On today’s episode, we sit down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, Eric Schmalz. Youtube: youtu.be/o9RwVLnkZIg Apple: apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: bit.ly/3tkvb0E #saskatchewan

Last month, municipal leaders from across Atlantic Canada—mayors, deputy mayors, wardens, and more—convened in Saint John, New Brunswick for the Atlantic Mayors’ Congress. Youtube: youtu.be/IlY0Zc5M0sc Apple: apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: bit.ly/3tkvb0E

Today on the Cross Border Interviews, we welcome to the show Squamish Councillor John French Youtube: youtu.be/ZSjYwICJY1A Apple: apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: podcasters.spotify.com/.../cross-bo... #localgovernment #municipalpolitics #MunicipalAffairs

Across Atlantic Canada, municipalities are facing challenges that don’t stop at provincial borders — housing, infrastructure, climate adaptation, governance reform — the list is long, and the stakes are high. Youtube: youtu.be/0BCgmyvNQoo Apple: apple.co/41p5I2I #localgovernment

$800-Million Gopher Problem youtu.be/BZhTtk78id4

On The Road In Saskatchewan with SUMA President Randy Goulden youtu.be/ZsREgSeNw3Q

Cowboys, Pancakes, & Stampede: One on One with @canadiangreens.bsky.social Leader Elizabeth May youtu.be/eaLGR0JjdyM #cdnpoli

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe serving breakfast this morning to over 1,000 stampede attendees

More than 700 people gathered at the Haysboro Community Centre on Saturday morning for the 2nd Annual Calgary Stampede Breakfast, hosted by Albertas NDP The event drew a strong turnout from the community, along with several elected officials, including provincial MLAs and federal MP’s.

UNCUT: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Stampede Speech youtu.be/JqIwWWULfUI #cdnpoli #cpc

Calgary East Member of Parliament Jasraj Hallan welcomed thousands to his annual Stampede Breakfast at Marlborough Mall this weekend, marking a highlight of the Calgary Stampede festivities.