River Valley Podcast Steps Up As Lumsden’s New Source for Real-Time Local News

The River Valley Podcast is taking a major step forward in how Lumsden hears about what’s happening at town hall. Instead of waiting weeks for council or development committee minutes to be released, we will now be attending meetings ourselves—town council, development committees, RM discussions, and more—so we can report the news while it’s fresh and relevant. Our goal is simple: keep residents informed before decisions are finalized, not long after they’re already history.

For too long, most people in town only hear about important issues well after the early stages have passed. By then, the public’s ability to shape or influence an issue is practically gone. Concerns turn into frustration, frustration turns into grumbling, and nothing changes. Not because people don’t care, but because information reaches them too late to matter.

That changes now.

By attending meetings and taking our own notes, the River Valley Podcast will deliver timely, easy-to-understand updates about what’s happening behind the scenes—whether it’s a new subdivision proposal, zoning changes, drainage debates, or financial decisions that impact the community. Fresh information empowers residents to take action early, ask questions, show up at public hearings, or voice concerns before decisions are locked in. It gives people the chance to participate rather than react.

This isn’t just about reporting; it’s about accountability. When a local media source consistently pays attention, it encourages our leaders to stay transparent, thorough, and community-focused. A small-town council behaves differently when they know the public is truly watching, not checking in a month later after everything has passed. And that’s not a criticism—it’s simply human nature. A watched process is a more careful process.

The truth is, one of the biggest challenges in Lumsden is that many residents don’t follow what happens at town hall. It’s not due to lack of notices or effort by the town. People are busy, distracted, or assume that meetings don’t matter unless an issue lands on their doorstep. But when no one pays attention, decisions get made quietly, unnoticed, and often misunderstood. By the time people finally hear about them, the only thing left to do is complain.

The River Valley Podcast is stepping in to break that cycle.

We’re making it easier for everyone to stay informed without attending meetings themselves. We’ll summarize, clarify, and present local government news in a way that’s accessible, timely, and relevant. Residents will know what’s happening while their voices can still influence the outcome, not after the fact.

Local democracy works best when people stay aware. And starting now, Lumsden will have a reliable, grassroots news source making sure that awareness isn’t optional—it’s automatic.

The River Valley Podcast is watching.We’re listening.And now, more than ever, we’re keeping Lumsden informed.