972. Summer Village of South View Mayor Sandi Benford

Cross Border Interviews · Oct 29, 2026 · 10m

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…