6 h. ago Sohi doesn't confirm Liberal or Edmonton mayoral run, but won't do both

It’s one or the other for Amarjeet Sohi, but not both: the federal Liberals or the mayor’s chair in Edmonton. Multiple sources have told Postmedia, and as it has been reported elsewhere, that Sohi is planning to run for the Liberal Party of Canada in the federal election expected to be called this weekend. But […]

Economics

26 h. ago Will Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi make another run at federal politics?

Could Amarjeet Sohi have his sights set on a return to Ottawa? Rumours abound that Edmonton's mayor is mulling another go at federal politics.

Politics

34 h. ago Mayor Amarjeet Sohi seeks federal Liberal seat in Edmonton, sources say

Amarjeet Sohi will run as a Liberal Party of Canada candidate in the upcoming federal election, according to multiple sources familiar with the Edmonton mayor’s immediate plans for his political future. Multiple city hall insiders, including one source close to the mayor, told Postmedia that Sohi will seek a seat as a member of Parliament […]

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34 h. ago Mayor Amarjeet Sohi coy about seeking federal Liberal seat as Carney visits Edmonton

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is planning to run for the Liberal Party of Canada in the upcoming federal election, sources say, as Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Alberta’s capital on Thursday. Carney appeared alongside the mayor at an afternoon news conference following a meeting with Premier Danielle Smith. The Liberal leader did not dismiss a […]

Transport

6 d. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: St. Albert signs, Brahms & Trumpet and Paddington 2

Signs of the Times: An interesting visiting cousin of sorts to the Neon Sign Museum in Edmonton’s Downtown, St. Albert’s Musée Héritage Museum has pulled together a couple dozen vintage location markers of local interest — including the beautiful folk art Bruin Inn bear and a Hawaiian-shirt wearing sign for The Blind Pig. Of special […]

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9 d. ago Letters March 12, 2025: ‘As we look into the crystal ball we see a Liberal Party in disarray.’

A look into the future If you thought Kamala Harris was a poor choice to lead a country, just watch Mark Carney say: “hold my beer”! I can see Mark Carney winning his seat on election night, but when the Liberal Party is decimated because Canadians have had enough of the Liberals, I can see […]

Culture

2 w. ago 'Ruthlessly fair': Alberta premier says Oilers Entertainment Group deal shows fairness for Edmonton and Calgary

Alberta’s premier says the tentative deal between the province, the City of Edmonton and the Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) meant to draw more visitors and residents Downtown demonstrates a commitment to fairness between the province’s two largest cities. The deal would be “absolutely transformative” for Edmonton’s Downtown, Premier Danielle Smith said at a news conference […]

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3 w. ago Alberta enlisting 800 peace officers in fight against crime and fentanyl trafficking

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said the fentanyl crisis is having a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities across Alberta.

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