Welcome to Municipal Affairs, In just a few hours on Wednesday, March 19th, the Saskatchewan government will unveil its provincial budget—a critical moment for municipalities across the province. Local leaders are watching closely, hoping for the funding and support they need to maintain infrastructure, deliver essential services, and plan for future growth.Saskatchewan’s municipalities play a vital role in the province’s economy and quality of life. But each year, they face growing challenges—aging roads and bridges, rising service costs, and the ongoing need for economic development. The big question is: will this year’s budget deliver the support they need?To get a clearer picture of what municipalities are looking for, we spoke with Randy Goulden, President of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA). President Goulden shared her thoughts on what they hope to see—and what’s at stake if those needs aren’t met.Stay with us—our conversation starts now.***************************************************Support The Show Today: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/support-the-showJoin The Show: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/be-part-of-the-show ***************************************************Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2ISpotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown***************************************************Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/Municipal Affairs is Part of The Cross Border Network©2025
