5 d. ago Former federal politician who once faked radio interview plans to run for mayor in Edmonton

A former member of Parliament who once made headlines for faking a radio interview says he's looking to throw his hat back into the political ring.

Politics

5 d. ago Former MP Rahim Jaffer returns to politics with bid to be Edmonton's mayor

In an interview ahead of the event, Jaffer told Postmedia he plans to base his campaign on taxes and public safety reforms while creating a better business climate.

Politics

6 d. ago Keith Gerein: Rahim Jaffer channels Edmonton's past in bid to lead Edmonton's future

As Edmontonians worry about a future seemingly full of risk and complexity, a newly emerged candidate in the municipal election is hoping a voice from the past might be the one to put the city back on a familiar and reassuring course. Rahim Jaffer, who represented Edmonton as a Reform and Conservative MP from 1997 […]

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6 d. ago Maine governor tells N.B. that drop in Canadian tourism hurting small businesses

FREDERICTON — On a visit to New Brunswick, the governor of Maine issued renewed pleas for Canadian tourists to return to the United States, despite their apparent anger over the political climate. Janet Mills says the words of Donald Trump are not those of the American people, and that many of them were “appalled” when […]

Politics

2 w. ago Oilers flasher Kait Flynn seen as last hope in Edmonton’s bid to win Stanley Cup: ‘We need her!!!’

With the Edmonton Oilers on the ropes heading into Tuesday night’s Game 6 matchup against the Florida Panthers, fans are calling on the team’s most notorious fan to help save their season and bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada. With The Cats one win away from winning their second Stanley Cup, Barstool Sports shared […]

Transport

2 w. ago 'Accountable to you': Andrew Knack takes aim at parties in bid to be Edmonton's next mayor

Edmonton Coun. Andrew Knack officially launched his mayoral campaign Saturday morning, hammering home the importance of keeping political parties out of municipal politics. “I don’t have a political party paying my way or pulling my strings or whispering in my ear. I have something better. I have all of you,” said Knack in his speech, […]

Economics