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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Learn More About SUMA:

Website: https://suma.org/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-association

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask

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Listen to the Show:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483

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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MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network

©2026

Welcome Back To A Brand New Season of Muni-Cast

To kick off Season 11, we are going back, way back, back to the beginning of Muni-Cast with our very first guest. A man who needs no introduction, and a man who is well known across Saskatchewan and across Canada.

Today we welcome Mr. George Cuff to the show.

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MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.

MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more.

This season, conversations will dive into how municipalities are working on collaboration, how municipalities are working on the well-being of their community, how leadership is viewed, and how we are entering the halfway point of the 2024-2028 term.

Whether you’re looking for practical insights, new perspectives, or opportunities to stay informed and connected, Season 11 of MuniCast will certainly be a resource for you.

We begin Season 11 with a look back to Season 1, Episode 1, and our guest, Mr. George Cuff.

George Cuff is a nationally recognized Canadian advisor, consultant, author and speaker specializing in governance, leadership and organizational effectiveness.

For more than five decades, he has advised municipalities, provincial departments, Crown agencies and other public-sector organizations across Canada.

George began his local government career in 1970 with the City of Edmonton and later served as Director of Parks and Recreation and Communications Officer.

A four-term Mayor of Spruce Grove, Alberta, George also served as President of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. His many honours include the University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award, FCMC designation and a 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

George has written more than 450 articles and 12 books and has spoken to more than 750 organizations across Canada.

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Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnect

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnect

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-association

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connect

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask

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Listen to the Show:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483

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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Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/

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Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/

MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network

©2026