Cross Border Interviews

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the online 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.

  1. 930. Town of La Ronge Councillor Melissa McNeil

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    930. Town of La Ronge Councillor Melissa McNeil

    Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.  Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada.  For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down at the most recent SUMA Convention in Regina, with Town of La Ronge, Saskatchewan Councillor Melissa McNeil. A vibrant town with a population of approximately 2,700 people located on the shores of Lac La Ronge, nestled next to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park (Nut Point) and apace to the beautiful Boreal Forest. It is the largest full-service community in Northern Saskatchewan.  The Northern Town of La Ronge closely neighboured by two other communities, the Northern Village of Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. The three communities work in co-operation for a variety of regional services and residents benefit from the cross-use of facilities and the diversity of businesses within close proximity. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.laronge.ca/ ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    21 min
  2. 929. City of North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin

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    929. City of North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin

    Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.  Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada.  For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down at the most recent SUMA Convention in Regina, with City of North Battleford, Saskatchewan Mayor Kelli Hawtin The city of North Battleford is a vibrant community that draws visitors, shoppers, and facility users from all over northwest Saskatchewan.  They are home to thriving local businesses and world-class recreational amenities. North Battleford is the hub of northwest Saskatchewan and is situated in an outdoor recreation enthusiast's paradise and is close to Saskatchewan's premiere Ski Hill Table Mountain, Battlefords Provincial Park, with incredible lakes within driving distance. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.cityofnb.ca/ ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    24 min
  3. 928. Town of Outlook Mayor Ryan Husband

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    928. Town of Outlook Mayor Ryan Husband

    Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.  Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada.  For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down at the most recent SUMA Convention in Regina, with Town of Outlook, Saskatchewan Mayor Ryan Husband.  Located near the banks of the South Saskatchewan River and home to approximately 2,300 people, the town of Outlook is a safe, affordable, friendly community boasting amenities for all ages and interests. Outlook has many ways to promote a healthy lifestyle including an outdoor pool, golf course, recreation centre for hockey, gymnastics and other sports and a regional park for camping and hiking.  Tourist attractions in the area include the regional park, BOB the Big Orange Bridge, Dakota Dunes Casino and the Gardiner Dam Spillway. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://townofoutlook.ca/ ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    31 min
  4. 927. City of Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench

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    927. City of Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench

    Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.  Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada.  For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down at the most recent SUMA Convention in Regina, with City of Humboldt, Saskatchewan Mayor Rob Muench Humboldt offers big-city amenities with small-town charm. Humboldt is poised for substantial growth over the next several years.  Their skilled workforce supports a diversified regional economy that includes agriculture, mining, manufacturing, healthcare and retail services.  As the primary urban centre for a trading area of over 30,000, Humboldt offers exciting opportunities for businesses, industries, families and individuals. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://humboldt.ca/ ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    20 min
  5. 926. Resort Village of Mistusinne Mayor Lloyd Montgomery

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    926. Resort Village of Mistusinne Mayor Lloyd Montgomery

    Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.  Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada.  For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down at the most recent SUMA Convention in Regina, with Resort Village of Mistusinne, Saskatchewan, Mayor Lloyd Montgomery. The Resort Village of Mistusinne is a year-round, recreational community located on the shores of Lake Diefenbaker near Elbow, Saskatchewan.  A rural retreat for weekenders, summer vacationers, snowbird residents and year-round permanent dwellers who all say, "We love this place!" ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://mistusinne.com/ ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    15 min
  6. 925. City of Regina Councillor George Tsiklis

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    925. City of Regina Councillor George Tsiklis

    Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.  Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada.  For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down at the most recent SUMA Convention in Regina with City of Regina Councillor George Tsiklis. Regina is the capital city of Saskatchewan.  Often known as the Queen City, Regina is the second-largest city in the province and is located on Treaty 4 territory, the homeland of the Métis. Regina is rich in history and heritage and is one of Canada's fastest-growing major cities.  With plenty of amenities such as shopping malls, grocery stores, libraries, recreation complexes, movie theatres, parks and easy access to health care facilities, Regina has everything a family needs. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.regina.ca/ ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    40 min
  7. 924. Village of Chaplin Mayor Terry Gabel

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    924. Village of Chaplin Mayor Terry Gabel

    Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.  Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada.  For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down at the most recent SUMA Convention in Regina, with Village of Chaplin Saskatchewan Mayor Terry Gabel.  Established in 1912, the Village of Chaplin is conveniently located along the Trans-Canada highway just over 80km’s from both Moose Jaw and Swift Current at the junctions of Highways 1, 19, and 58. Chaplin is also a major shorebird stopover point. The Chaplin Lake area is a designated Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network site. Starting in the early spring you can catch a glimpse of a variety of shore birds in the surrounding area or from the lookout at the Chaplin Nature Centre. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.villageofchaplin.ca/ ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    25 min
  8. 923. City of Weyburn Councillor Laura Morrisette

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    923. City of Weyburn Councillor Laura Morrisette

    Welcome to Cross Border Interviews.  Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada.  For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down at the most recent SUMA Convention in Regina, with Weyburn Saskatchewan Councillor Laura Morrisette. Whether you look for commercial services or community services, you will find both are well-established in Weyburn. Over 10,500 residents call Weyburn their home. Weyburn’s intermediate trading area services 50,000 people from nearby communities, villages and towns. Our main economic base is comprised of agricultural service and shipping, oilfield exploration, manufacturing and processing, and business and industry services. Weyburn’s rich soils have made for excellent grain farming in the area, helping make Weyburn the country’s highest volume inland grain handling centre. Well over half a million tons of grain pass through the Weyburn terminals each and every year. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://weyburn.ca/ ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    21 min

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Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the online 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.

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