Cross Border Interviews

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 from the City of Nelson British Columbia, Councillor Keith Page.

Nelson is a city where life is unhurried and people say "hello" to strangers. 

With 350 heritage buildings, a fully restored and operating streetcar, stunning geography and a thriving arts and small business community, Nelson is a combination of storybook charm and cosmopolitan sophistication.

Nelson sits on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, nestled in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia. 

They are located in the beautiful West Kootenay region, halfway between Vancouver and Calgary.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!"

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https://mistusinne.com/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 from the City of Airdrie, Alberta Councillor Chris Glass

Airdrie is one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, it is the fifth largest in the province. 

Despite its unprecedented growth, Airdrie maintains that ‘small town feel’ reflected in its connected community, geographic location, inclusive festivals and events, pathways and cycling networks, and vibrant spirit. 

With an open, accessible, and central position, making Airdrie your home base allows quick commutes to some of our nearby provincial attractions. 

Whether you perceive it as a 'small town feel' or 'small city attitude', Airdrie is filled with rustic charm and authentic appeal, farm fresh experiences, innovative technologies, urban design, neighbourly sentiment, and family-focused events that draw visitors in. 

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