MuniCast

SUMA

Brought to you by SUMA, MuniCast is the podcast that discusses municipal leadership.

  1. DEC 19

    S9:E10 SUMA CEO Jean-Marc Nadeau

    Today, we are heading back to the office. We are heading to the Headquarters of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association Office in Regina.  Welcome to the Season 9 Finale of MuniCast.  MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.  MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more.  In Season 9, we are meeting SUMA’s Board of Directors.  SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance structure built from a thorough governance review and member consultation.  This new structure is a caucus model with a 7-member Board and 34 representatives from villages, resort villages, towns, cities, and northern municipalities across all regions, marking the beginning of a new chapter for SUMA.  In the final episode of Season 9 of MuniCast we are speaking with SUMA Chief Administrative Officer Jean-Marc Nadeau.  *************************************************** Learn More About SUMA:  Website: https://suma.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-association Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask *************************************************** Listen to the Show:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860 Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4 *************************************************** Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission. *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Network:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network ©2025

    29 min
  2. DEC 17

    S9:E09 SUMA Ex-Officio Board Member, CMC Chair Gerald Aalbers

    Today, we are heading back to the Office. Home of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.  Welcome to the penultimate episode of Season 9 of MuniCast. MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.  MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more.  In Season 9, we are meeting SUMA’s Board of Directors.  SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance structure built from a thorough governance review and member consultation.  This new structure is a caucus model with a 7-member Board and 34 representatives from villages, resort villages, towns, cities, and northern municipalities across all regions, marking the beginning of a new chapter for SUMA.  In today's episode of MuniCast, we sit down with SUMA's Ex-Officio Member of the Board, Chair of the Saskatchewan City Mayors Caucus, and Mayor of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan/Alberta, Gerald Aalbers.  *************************************************** Learn More About SUMA:  Website: https://suma.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-association Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask *************************************************** Listen to the Show:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860 Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4 *************************************************** Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission. *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Network:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network ©2025

    32 min
  3. DEC 15

    S9:E08 SUMA Ex-Officio Board Member, UMAAS President Barry Elliott

    Today, we are heading back to the Office. Home of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.  Welcome to Season 9 of MuniCast. MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.  MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more.  In Season 9, we are meeting SUMA’s Board of Directors.  SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance structure built from a thorough governance review and member consultation.  This new structure is a caucus model with a 7-member Board and 34 representatives from villages, resort villages, towns, cities, and northern municipalities across all regions, marking the beginning of a new chapter for SUMA.  In today's episode of MuniCast, we sit down with SUMA's Ex-Officio Member of the Board, President of Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan, and Town of Maple Creek Chief Administrative Officer Barry Elliott.  *************************************************** Learn More About SUMA:  Website: https://suma.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-association Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask *************************************************** Listen to the Show:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860 Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4 *************************************************** Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission. *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Network:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network ©2025

    28 min
  4. DEC 10

    S9:E07 Vice President of Nothern Municipalities Lyle Herman

    Today, we are heading North. To one of the last communities along Highway 155. Where a community lies just south of the Clearwater River Provincial Park, with many scenic routes and lakes and rivers surrounding it. Welcome to Season 9 of Muni-Cast MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more. In Season 9, we are meeting SUMA’s Board of Directors. SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance structure built from a thorough governance review and member consultation. This new structure is a caucus model with a 7-member Board and 34 representatives from villages, resort villages, towns, cities, and northern municipalities across all regions, marking the beginning of a new chapter for SUMA. In this edition of MuniCast, we are honoured to sit down and speak with SUMA Vice President of Northern Municipalities and Mayor of La Loche, Saskatchewan, Lyle Herman. Our interview with Vice President Herman is right after this message. *************************************************** Learn More About SUMA:  Website: https://suma.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-association Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask *************************************************** Listen to the Show:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860 Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4 *************************************************** Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission. *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Network:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network ©2025

    35 min
  5. DEC 3

    S9:E06 Vice President of Villages and Resort Villages Nora McLearn

    Today, we travel along Highway 43 in southern Saskatchewan to a community that celebrates its affordable living and both its day and night breathtaking skyline. All of which defines it’s breathtaking quiet charm.Welcome to Season 9 of Muni-CastMuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more. In Season 9 we are meeting SUMA’s Board of Directors. SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance structure built from a thorough governance review and member consultation. This new structure is a caucus model with a 7-member Board and 34 representatives from villages, resort villages, towns, cities, and northern municipalities across all regions, marking the beginning of a new chapter for SUMA. To follow up on our first episode of Season 9 we continue to dive into the SUMA Board Members. In this edition of MuniC we are honoured to sit down in person and speak with SUMA Vice President of Villages and Resort Villages, and Mayor for the Village of Neville, Nora McLearn.Our interview with Vice President McLearn right after this message.***************************************************Learn More About SUMA: Website: https://suma.org/Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnectTwitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnectLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-associationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask***************************************************Listen to the Show: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4***************************************************Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.***************************************************Follow the Cross Border Network: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network©2025

    34 min
  6. NOV 19

    S9E05 SUMA Vice President City of Saskatoon Randy Donauer

    Today we travel to the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. A vibrant city is located, offering scenic riverbank trails, diverse cultural festivals, and a welcoming prairie spirit.  Welcome to Season 9 of Muni-Cast MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.  MuniCast discusses topics important to municipal leaders, including local governance, best practices, education, and more.  In Season 9 we are meeting SUMA’s Board of Directors.  SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance structure built from a thorough governance review and member consultation.  This new structure is a caucus model with a 7-member Board and 34 representatives from villages, resort villages, towns, cities, and northern municipalities across all regions, marking the beginning of a new chapter for SUMA.  To follow up on our first episode of Season 9 we continue to dive into the SUMA Board Members.  And Today we are honoured to sit down in person and speak with SUMA Vice President, City of Saskatoon, and Councillor for the City of Saskatoon, Councillor Randy Donauer. Our interview with Councillor Donauer.  *************************************************** Learn More About SUMA:  Website: https://suma.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-association Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask *************************************************** Listen to the Show:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860 Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4 *************************************************** Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission. *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Network:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network ©2025

    36 min
  7. NOV 5

    S9E04: SUMA Vice President of Cities Dawn Kilmer

    We’re pleased to welcome Dawn Kilmer, SUMA Vice President of Towns and Councillor for Prince AlbertJoin us as we unpack the Board’s role, the benefits of SUMA for Municipalities in all regions of Saskatchewan. *************************************************** Learn More About SUMA: Website: https://suma.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-association Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask *************************************************** Listen to the Show: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860 Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4 *************************************************** Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission. ************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Network: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network ©2025

    32 min
  8. OCT 22

    S9E03: SUMA Vice President of Towns Michelle McKenzie

    Today, we head to Cow Town, Saskatchewan, the last stop along the trans Canada Highway before heading west into Alberta, and the gateway to the Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Welcome to Season 9 of MuniCast! MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more. In Season 9, we are meeting SUMA’s Board of Directors. SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance structure built from a thorough governance review and member consultation. This new structure is a caucus model with a 7-member Board and 34 representatives from villages, resort villages, towns, cities, and northern municipalities across all regions, marking the beginning of a new chapter for SUMA. To follow up on our first episode of Season 9, we continue to dive into the SUMA Board Members. And Today we are honoured to sit down in person and speak with SUMA Vice President of Towns, and Mayor of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan Michelle McKenzie. *************************************************** Learn More About SUMA: Website: https://suma.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-associationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask *************************************************** Listen to the Show: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860 Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4*************************************************** Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission. *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Network: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network ©2025

    33 min

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Brought to you by SUMA, MuniCast is the podcast that discusses municipal leadership.