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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.

  1. 912. City of Spruce Grove Councillor Danielle Carter

    4D AGO

    912. City of Spruce Grove Councillor Danielle Carter

    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 are honoured to welcome to the show Councillor Danielle Carter from the City of Spruce Grove. Spruce Grove, Alberta, is a vibrant, dynamic city located approximately 11 kilometres west of the provincial capital. It boasts a mix of industry, commerce and community that make Spruce Grove a great place to live, work and raise a family. Spruce Grove offers an ideal mix of city conveniences, including shops and restaurants, side-by-side with plenty of recreation and leisure options, including more than 40 kilometres of all-weather trails and connects many of the city’s neighbourhoods, playgrounds and parks. With a range of housing options, excellent schools, plenty of sports and culture opportunities, medical facilities, and a diverse business community, Spruce Grove is truly the community of choice. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.sprucegrove.org/ ------ 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

    44 min
  2. 911. City of Portage La Prairie Councillor Terrie Porter

    6D AGO

    911. City of Portage La Prairie Councillor Terrie Porter

    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 are honoured to welcome to the show from the City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba Councillor Terrie Porter. Portage la Prairie offers an educated workforce, with over half the population having received post-secondary education. With 40% receiving a postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level, Portage la Prairie has a skilled workforce with practical and applied education. The most popular fields of study include key subject areas such as Architecture, Engineering, Business and Management, and Health. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.city-plap.com/ ------ 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

    50 min
  3. 910. Village of Berwyn Mayor Nicole Johnson

    MAR 5

    910. Village of Berwyn Mayor Nicole Johnson

    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 are honoured to welcome to the show, Village of Berwyn Alberta, Mayor Nicole Johnson. The Village of Berwyn, the little town with the tower. Berwyn was one of the last communities in Alberta with a wooden water tower. The tower was a local landmark until it was taken down in 1982.  The tower replica proudly stands at the east entrance to the village. Berwyn is nestled within the Peace River Region of northwestern Alberta.  It is a picturesque community that attracts young and old. Because of the long summer days and good soil, the rural community has been able to maintain a steady population in the surrounding area.  If you are looking for a place to raise a family or retire, Berwyn is the place! ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.berwyn.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

    36 min
  4. 909. Town of Rosthern Mayor Dennis Helmuth

    MAR 3

    909. Town of Rosthern Mayor Dennis Helmuth

    elcome 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 are honoured to welcome to the show, Town of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Mayor Dennis Helmuth. The Town of Rosthern is strategically located halfway between Saskatoon and Prince Albert.  Known for its welcoming atmosphere, Rosthern is a hub for healthcare in the region. The town boasts a vibrant arts, culture, and tourism sector that attracts visitors from the surrounding areas. With its rich cultural and recreational offerings, Rosthern is a dynamic community eager for economic growth and investment opportunities. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.rosthern.com/ ------ 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

    52 min
  5. 908. Town of Blackfalds Councillor Aaron Hoyte

    FEB 26

    908. Town of Blackfalds Councillor Aaron Hoyte

    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 are honoured to welcome to the show, Town of Blackfalds Councillor Aaron Hoyte People make Blackfalds home because of its opportunities and quality of life while maintaining a rural-feeling lifestyle, recreational amenities, affordable housing, and its ideal location, central to major centres, as attractive features. Great things are happening in Blackfalds; community members enjoy the benefits of high-quality services, improved waste management and snow removal programs, on-demand transit, park and trail development, fibre-optic telecommunication, the Abbey Centre - a centrepiece for community gathering, recreation and leisure activities.  This is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.blackfalds.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

    49 min
  6. 907. Town of Crossfield Mayor Kim Harris

    FEB 24

    907. Town of Crossfield Mayor Kim Harris

    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 are honoured to have visited Crossfeilds Mayor Kim Harris.  This little gem on the prairie has a lot to offer, including a variety of recreational spaces, facilities and programs.  Crossfield has continued to grow since it’s roots in the 1890’s. So come to Crossfield, and take yourself on an adventure through town and discover the great walking paths, parks, recreational facilities and vibrant community life.  This is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.crossfieldalberta.com/ ------ 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

    54 min
  7. 906. City of Fort Saskatchewan Councillor Patrick Noyen

    FEB 19

    906. City of Fort Saskatchewan Councillor Patrick Noyen

    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 are honoured to welcome to the show Fort Saskatchewan Councillor Patrick Noyen.  A mere 25 km northeast of Edmonton lies the city of Fort Saskatchewan.  Stretching along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan covers an area of over 48 square kilometres.  Fort Saskatchewan borders both Strathcona County and Sturgeon County. Residents are proud of our riverside city and its heritage. Fort Saskatchewan's rich history dates back over 130 years.  In 1875, the Mounted Police opened a fort for canoe building along the North Saskatchewan River, and the fort slowly grew until 1905 when it received a population boost, thanks to the Canadian Northern Railway. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.fortsask.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

    52 min
  8. 905. County of Wetaskiwin Reeve Josh Bishop

    FEB 17

    905. County of Wetaskiwin Reeve Josh Bishop

    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 are honoured to welcome to the show, County of Wetaskiwin Reeve Josh Bishop. The County of Wetaskiwin, located in central Alberta on the Highway 2 corridor, offers a casual country setting with a diverse farming community.  The County stretches from Bittern Lake on the east boundary to the Alder Flats area in the west.  It is rich in natural attractions boasting several lakes, nestled in forested, hilly parkland settings and home to a variety of wildlife.  The County is continually striving to enrich and improve its community, while still maintaining an old-fashioned attitude and hospitality., ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.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

    45 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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