Today, With Municipalities nearing the halfway point of their 2024-2028 municipal term, we wanted to check in to see the state of our Towns and Cities across Saskatchewan.

MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. SUMA is proud to represent the urban communities that over 80% of Saskatchewan residents call home.

MuniCast discusses issues related to local governance and municipal leadership.

In Season 11 we returning to MuniCasts roots and focusing on leadership and cooperation.

Today on MuniCast, We’re at the midpoint of the 2024–2028 municipal term, making it a great time to reflect on the progress made and the challenges still ahead for Saskatchewan’s municipalities.

In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle McKenzie, SUMA Town’s Caucus Chair, Dawn Kilmer SUMA Cities Caucus Chair, Harrison Andruschak ,and Augustina Osaseri SUMA Advocacy Advisors to discuss the priorities emerging across municipal caucuses, the issues communities are bringing forward, and how that feedback shapes SUMA’s work and advocacy with the provincial government.

We’ll also look ahead to the second half of the term and explore what’s needed to strengthen municipalities and the municipal sector as a whole.

That discussion is right after this message from SUMA.
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Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.

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Welcome back to MuniCast!

Today, we’re continuing our conversation around leadership in Saskatchewan, with a focus on women in municipal leadership.

We’re joined by three inspiring municipal leaders from communities across the province to talk about their experiences, the importance of diverse voices, and building the next generation of municipal leaders.

MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. SUMA is proud to represent the urban communities that over 80% of Saskatchewan residents call home.

MuniCast discusses issues related to local governance and municipal leadership.

In Season 11 we returning to MuniCast's roots and focusing on leadership and cooperation.

Today on MuniCast, we’re looking at the important role of collaboration in local government, with a particular focus on the relationships between municipal governments and First Nations communities across Saskatchewan.

Joining us for today’s discussion are Bonnie Evans, Senior Advisor, and Bradly Swiftwolfe, Executive Director, both with the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition.

We’ll explore how municipalities and First Nations can build strong, respectful relationships, the importance of trust and collaboration, and how those partnerships can contribute to stronger communities and better outcomes for everyone.

We’ll also hear about the experience of the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition — how the partnership began, what led to the formation of the coalition, what has made it successful, and what lessons other communities can take from their experience.

That discussion is right after this message from SUMA.

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Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.

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Welcome back to MuniCast!

Today, we’re continuing our conversation around leadership in Saskatchewan, with a focus on women in municipal leadership.

We’re joined by three inspiring municipal leaders from communities across the province to talk about their experiences, the importance of diverse voices, and building the next generation of municipal leaders.

MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. SUMA is proud to represent the urban communities that over 80% of Saskatchewan residents call home.

MuniCast discusses issues related to local governance and municipal leadership.

In Season 11 we returning to MuniCast's roots and focusing on leadership and cooperation.

Today, we’re talking about women in municipal leadership, with three municipal leaders joining us from communities across Saskatchewan.

Joining us for today’s discussion are: From the Town of Kipling, Mayor Pat Jackson; From the City of Regina, Councillor Victoria Flores; and From the Town of Birch Hills, Councillor Kathy Evans.

Our roundtable will explore what it means to be a woman in municipal government, some of the challenges and opportunities around encouraging more women to run for office, and the important role that mentorship and networks can play in supporting and fostering the next generation of municipal leaders.

We’ll also talk about why having diverse voices around the council table matters — and how those different perspectives can help shape stronger, more representative communities.

Stay with us as our discussion begins right after this message from SUMA.

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Listen to the Show:

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860

Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4

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Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.

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©2026