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 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.

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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 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!

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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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 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.,

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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 to the show, Town of Stettler Councillor Dusty Myshrall. 

The Stettler Town and County area is known as the "Heart of Alberta". 

Stettler's central location makes it an attractive location for distribution and manufacturing. 

Oil and natural gas, coal, sulphur, gravel, sand, agricultural and dairy products are some of the raw resources found in the Stettler vicinity.

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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 to the show, County of Newell Deputy Reeve Kelly Christman. 

The County of Newell is a rural municipality located central to Calgary, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge with less than 190 kilometers of separation between each city. 

The County is a growing transportation hub with the TransCanada Highway #1 and Highway #36 intersecting within the county boundaries.

The County has a dynamic and diverse economy driven by three pillars: Agriculture, Oil and Gas, and Tourism.

Stick with us, as our interview starts right after this message.

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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 to the show, Town of Taber Councillor Carly Firth

Taber is colloquially known as the “Corn Capital of Canada” due to the famous golden crop grown in the region. 

But what makes Taber corn so special?

To put it simply, it’s because of the amount of sunshine our area receives. Taber's previous motto was the “Land of the Lo-o-ong Sun,” so that gives an indication of how much sun they actually get in the area! 

But you can’t give the sun all the credit. The corn also receives help from cool nights (which brings out the sugar production in the corn), irrigation water, good soil, and the talents of the region’s producers.

Accept no substitutes! Taber Corn is so famous that growers in the area actually have certificates of authenticity to prove that the cobs were grown in the Taber region.

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