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23 Oct

Williams Talks Summer Village at ASVA

epresentatives from 51 summer villages across Alberta gathered in Edmonton last week for the Alberta Summer Villages Association’s annual convention. Mayors, deputy mayors, and other municipal leaders came together to share their perspectives and discuss some of the common challenges facing their communities. Among the key issues raised were the changing nature of summer villages, where more people are choosing to make these communities their permanent homes. What were once primarily seasonal destinations are increasingly becoming year-round communities, bringing new demands for infrastructure, services, and municipal resources. Funding remains another significant concern. Municipal leaders say summer villages can face unique challenges when it comes to securing provincial infrastructure funding, particularly when funding formulas place a strong emphasis on permanent population numbers, despite the additional demands created by seasonal residents and visitors. For these communities, the question is how to ensure funding reflects the realities of the people who live in, work in, and use these communities throughout the year. The convention also provided an opportunity for municipal leaders to hear directly from Alberta’s provincial government. For the first time in his role as Minister of Municipal Affairs, Dan Williams addressed the gathering, speaking about the province’s approach to municipal issues, the ongoing discussion around municipal autonomy, and where he sees the relationship between municipal and provincial governments heading in the years ahead. ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media: 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/ Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network ©2026
19/05/2025

842. Whitehorse Mayor Kirk Cameron

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. This show’s all about two things — getting to know the amazing communities all across the country, and speaking directly to those who spend their days around the council table, doing the work to make those places what they are. For today’s episode, we recently attended the 50th Anniversary of the Association of Yukon Communities, where we chatted with Whitehorse Mayor Kirk Cameron. *************************************************** Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.whitehorse.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 © 2025
22/04/2025

831. Haines Junction Mayor Diane Strand

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the 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. For today’s episode, we are honoured to be speaking with Haines Junction Mayor Diane Strand The Village of Haines Junction lies on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness and is a gateway to the Kluane National Park and Reserve. The Village of Haines Junction, commonly referred to as 'the Junction' by many of its 800+ residents, is situated at the intersection of the Haines and Alaska Highways. Residents call Haines Junction home for many reasons: from access to wilderness to the connection to land and ancestors, to being part of a community. Surrounded by a beautiful and rugged landscape, Haines Junction is truly a wilderness town and offers exceptional outdoor experiences for visitors and residents alike. *************************************************** Learn More About today's community: https://hainesjunction.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 © 2025
23/05/2025

844. Teslin Councillor Juanita Kremer

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. This show’s all about two things — getting to know the amazing communities all across the country, and speaking directly to those who spend their days around the council table, doing the work to make those places what they are. For today’s episode, we recently attended the 50th Anniversary of the Association of Yukon Communities, where we chatted with the Village of Teslin Councillor Juanita Kremer *************************************************** Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.teslin.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 © 2025
27/01/2025 · Bonus

Full Interview: AMM President Kathy Valentino

Welcome to the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work. Kathy Valentino, a city councillor from Thompson, Manitoba and the President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, believes strongly in the power and importance of local governance. With over 10 years of experience on the City of Thompson Council, including six years as Deputy Mayor, Valentino advocates for focusing on the basics that truly serve communities. In addition to her political background, Valentino has worked in the financial industry for the past 29 years. Valentino emphasizes that local governments are the best equipped to address fundamental issues such as improving public safety, investing in infrastructure and fostering stronger relationships with Indigenous Peoples in the spirit of Reconciliation. Valentino is a fan of hockey and enjoys spending time at her family cottage at Paint Lake. *********************************** Subscribe to Show: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GISqEX Spotify Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepoliticaltrenches Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown *********************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2025
21/10/2024

'New Brunswick'

Welcome to "The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work," Today we are back after a longer-than-anticipated Summer Haitus - which turned into the beginning of the Fall Hiatus. We are back on the Road of Criss Crossing Canada speaking with Municipal Stakeholders, and discussing the top municipal stories. Today we are heading to the only official bilingual province in this confederation, the Beautiful New Brunswick. *********************************** Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:06 - Welcome Back 1:09 - Story #1 - Kamloops Mayor 4:12 - Story #2 - Summerside Mayor 12:22 - Story #2 - Election Season Is Here 19:26 - Interview with Dan Murphy Executive Director of UMNB 33:08 - Closing Remarks 35:17 - Credits *********************************** Stories In Today's Show: Kamloops mayor files police complaint over suspicion city hall office might have been 'bugged' https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/512059/Kamloops-mayor-files-police-complaint-over-suspicion-city-hall-office-might-have-been-bugged- After receiving threats, Summerside's mayor returns to social media with a message https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-summerside-mayor-online-harassment-1.7322819 *********************************** Subscribe to Show: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3GISqEX Spotify Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepoliticaltrenches Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ********************************** Follow The Political Trenches: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Website: https://www.strategicsteps.ca/ The Political Trenches is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2024
31/05/2023

Episode 568 - Radville (SK)Mayor Rene Bourassa

Welcome to the Cross Border Interviews, Today's guest is Radville (SK)Mayor Rene Bourassa. This episode of the Cross Border Interviews was recorded at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipality Association (SUMA) Conference from April 16th to April 20th in Saskatoon. *************************************************** Visit www.crossborderinterviews.ca for more details and a list of all the links mentioned during this interview. The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023
24/11/2023

662. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter

Welcome to the Cross Border Interviews With Chris Brown, Today's guest is Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter ******************** Visit www.crossborderinterviews.ca for more details and a list of all the links mentioned during this interview. The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023
09/05/2022

Episode 371 - Take Back Alberta

Working towards a brighter and freer future for Alberta. Join us at www.tba2022.ca to take back our province and put political power back into the hands of the people of Alberta where it belongs! CEO of Take Back Alberta Zane Novak sits down with us to chat about the cross-province tour and what he hopes to achieve. *************************************************** Follow Take Back Alberta: Website: https://tba2022.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakeBackAlberta2022 Instagram: *************************************************** Follow the Cross Border Interview Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI2i25ZVKTO84oUsLyO4jig Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Back the Show: https://www.patreon.com/CrossBoderInterviewPodcast The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2022
15/09/2023

612. Clarence - Rockland Councillor Trevor Stewart

Welcome to the Cross Border Interviews With Chris Brown, Today's guest is Clarence - Rockland Councillor Trevor Stewart ******************** Visit www.crossborderinterviews.ca for more details and a list of all the links mentioned during this interview. The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023

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