Cross Border Interviews

932. Town of Burlington Mayor Rudy Norman

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 Town of Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador, Mayor Rudy Norman.  Burlington, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a masterclass in the “rural renaissance.”  Tucked into the rugged coastline of the Baie Verte Peninsula, this small outport town of roughly 300 residents has evolved from a traditional fishing and logging community into one of Atlantic Canada’s most compelling boutique destinations. The town’s identity is defined by a striking contrast: the raw, ancient beauty of the North Atlantic paired with a modern, artistic soul.  ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://townofburlington.ca/ [https://townofburlington.ca/] ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show] Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show]  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv [https://apple.co/3XwwXIv] Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown [https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown] ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast [https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast]  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ [https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/]  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/] Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

931. City of Nelson Councillor Keith Page

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. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.nelson.ca/ [https://www.nelson.ca/] ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show] Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show]  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv [https://apple.co/3XwwXIv] Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown [https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown] ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast [https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast]  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ [https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/]  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/] Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

930. Town of La Ronge Councillor Melissa McNeil

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. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.laronge.ca/ [https://www.laronge.ca/] ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ [https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/] ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show] Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show]  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv [https://apple.co/3XwwXIv] Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown [https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown] ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast [https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast]  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ [https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/]  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/] Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

929. City of North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin

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. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://www.cityofnb.ca/ [https://www.cityofnb.ca/] ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ [https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/] ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show] Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show]  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv [https://apple.co/3XwwXIv] Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown [https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown] ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast [https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast]  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ [https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/]  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/] Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

928. Town of Outlook Mayor Ryan Husband

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. ------ Learn More About Today's Community:  https://townofoutlook.ca/ [https://townofoutlook.ca/] ------ This episode of Cross Border Interviews was sponsored by: Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/ [https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/] ------ Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-show] Join The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show]  ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv [https://apple.co/3XwwXIv] Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown [https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown] ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast [https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast]  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ [https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/]  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ [https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/] Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026