Cross Border Interviews

About Cross Border Interviews

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the online show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.

Publisher

Cross Border Network

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Oct 2021

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

700 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   974. Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove Mayor Mike Bruni

   On the shores of Alberta’s lakes, the view may be peaceful. But governing a summer village can be anything but simple. Behind the scenery are real decisions about public spending, development, infrastructure, and the expectations residents have of the people they elect. So tonight, we’re asking a straightforward question: what does effective leadership look like in a community where every decision can hit close to home? Our guest is Mike Bruni, Mayor of the Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove. We’ll discuss the issues confronting the village, the priorities driving council’s decisions, and the challenges of preserving a community’s appeal while planning for its future. And perhaps most importantly, we’ll explore how the mayor defines accountability to the people he serves. I'm Christopher Brown. This is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.sylvansummervillages.ca/sunbreaker-cove.html (https://www.sylvansummervillages.ca/sunbreaker-cove.html) ------ 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

2. 

   3 Nov 2026

   973. Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay Mayor Dave Amyotte

   Life in a summer village can look idyllic from the outside. But behind the waterfront views and the quiet streets is a municipal government responsible for making decisions that affect property owners, public services, and the long-term future of the community. And in a place like the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay, those decisions come down to leadership, priorities, and accountability. Today, on Cross Border Interviews, we speak with Mayor Dave Amyotte of the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay. What does it take to lead a small municipality with its own unique challenges? Where does the village stand on the issues that matter most to its residents? And are the decisions being made today preparing Horseshoe Bay for tomorrow? We’ll put those questions to the mayor and get his perspective on the opportunities, the challenges, and the responsibilities that come with the job. I'm Christopher Brown. This is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://svhorseshoebay.com/ (https://svhorseshoebay.com/) ------ 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

3. 

   29 Oct 2026

   972. Summer Village of South View Mayor Sandi Benford

   A community’s future is often shaped not by one big decision, but by a series of smaller ones — decisions about how money is spent, how concerns are addressed, and whose voices are heard when the stakes are high. For Alberta’s summer villages, those decisions can be especially complex. Seasonal populations, changing expectations, and the responsibility of protecting a community’s character all place unique demands on local leadership. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Sandi Benford, Mayor of the Summer Village of South View. We’ll explore the priorities facing her council, the challenges of governing a small lakeside community, and the decisions that could shape South View’s future. What is working? What needs attention? And how does the mayor measure success for the people she serves? I'm Christopher Brown. This is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: http://www.summervillageofsouthview.com/ (http://www.summervillageofsouthview.com/) ------ 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

Who has been a guest on Cross Border Interviews

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Deborah Florence
• Leah Main
• Ophelia Ravencroft
• Jaime Brandrick
• Krista Gardner

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YouTube views

959,269

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Quality

91

Social presence

91

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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