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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. 1d ago

    953. Cariboo Regional District Area A Director Nicole Audet

    In British Columbia's Cariboo region, local government takes on a very different meaning. Vast distances, rural communities, resource industries, and the people who call this region home all create challenges that can't always be solved with a one-size-fits-all approach. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cariboo Regional District Director for District 'A', Nicole Audet. We'll talk about what it means to represent a large and diverse rural district, the issues facing the Cariboo, and the decisions that will help shape its future. For regional leaders, it's about more than policies and meetings. It's about understanding the people, the communities, and the land they represent. I'm Chris Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.cariboord.ca/ ------ 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

    953. Cariboo Regional District Area A Director Nicole Audet

  2. 6d ago

    952. City of Fort Saskatchewan Lisa Makin

    Every community has its own story. In Fort Saskatchewan, that story is one of growth, industry, families, and a city finding its place in a changing Alberta. At the centre of that story is municipal leadership — the decisions made today that can shape the community for years to come. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we meet with Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Lisa Makin. We'll discuss what it's like to lead the city, the opportunities and pressures facing Fort Saskatchewan, and her perspective on where the community goes from here. What does effective local leadership look like? And how do you balance the needs of today with the vision for tomorrow? Those are some of the questions we'll explore. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.fortsask.ca/ ------ 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

    952. City of Fort Saskatchewan Lisa Makin

  3. Sep 1

    951. Town of High River Councillor Jenny Jones

    High River is a community where the strength of local government is measured not just in council chambers, but in the lives of the people who call this town home. Like many communities, High River is facing questions about what the future should look like. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Town of High River Councillor Jenny Jones. We'll talk about her experience in municipal government, the issues facing High River, and the challenges and opportunities of guiding a community.  This is a conversation about local government, leadership, and the future of a town that continues to look ahead while staying true to who it is. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://highriver.ca/ ------ 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

    951. Town of High River Councillor Jenny Jones

  4. Aug 27

    950. City of Spruce Grove Councillor Erin Stevenson

    Spruce Grove is a city in transition — growing quickly, while working to preserve the community character that brought people here in the first place. For municipal leaders, that growth comes with difficult questions: how to manage development, provide services, invest in infrastructure, and make sure residents have a voice in the future of their city. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with City of Spruce Grove Councillor Erin Stevenson. We'll talk about life in municipal leadership, the issues facing Spruce Grove, the challenges and opportunities that come with growth, and her vision for the community's future. Because at the local level, politics isn't just about policies and council chambers. It's about the people who call the city home. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.sprucegrove.org/ ------ 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

    950. City of Spruce Grove Councillor Erin Stevenson

  5. Aug 25

    949. Town of Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill

    In northern British Columbia, communities like Smithers are shaped by a unique mix of small-town character, natural beauty, economic opportunity, and the challenges that come with being far from the country’s largest cities. And leading a community through those challenges requires more than making decisions at City Hall. It requires listening, balancing competing priorities, and having a clear vision for the future. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Gladys Atrill, Mayor of the Town of Smithers. We'll talk about her experience in municipal leadership, the issues facing Smithers, and the opportunities and challenges that come with guiding a growing northern community, and how, after serving her community for over a decade she has decided to hang up her hat as a public servant in October. This is a conversation about leadership, community, and the future of a town that plays an important role in northern British Columbia. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.smithers.ca/ ------ 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

    949. Town of Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill

  6. Aug 20

    948. City of Lacombe Councillor Torie Goings

    Lacombe is a city with a small-town character — a community balancing growth, opportunity, and the everyday challenges that come with both. At the heart of those decisions is city council, where local issues can have a very personal impact on the people who live here. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with City of Lacombe Councillor Torie Goings. We'll talk about life in municipal leadership, the issues facing Lacombe, the challenges of growth, and what it takes to build a strong community for the future. Our conversation is about local government — but ultimately, it's about people, place, and the community the people of Lacombe call home. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.lacombe.ca/ ------ 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

    948. City of Lacombe Councillor Torie Goings

  7. Aug 18

    947. Lac Ste. Anne County Reeve Jurgen Preugschas

    Lac Ste. Anne County is a place where rural life, agriculture, tourism, and growth all meet. But keeping a community like this moving forward isn't simple. Behind the quiet roads and beautiful lakes are decisions about infrastructure, development, services, and the future of a changing municipality. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Lac Ste. Anne County Reeve Jurgen Preugschas. We'll talk about what it's really like to lead a rural municipality — the challenges facing the County, the opportunities ahead, and the role tourism could play in its future. It's a conversation about leadership, community, and the place people call home. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://lsac.ca/ ------ 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

    947. Lac Ste. Anne County Reeve Jurgen Preugschas

  8. Jul 16

    946. Municipality of Saint-André-d'Argenteuil Mayor Stephen Matthew

    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 spoke with Municipality of Saint-André-d'Argenteuil Mayor Stephen Matthew at the 2026 FCM Convention.  The municipality of Saint-André-d'Argenteuil was formed on December 29, 1999. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://stada.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

    946. Municipality of Saint-André-d'Argenteuil Mayor Stephen Matthew
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