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Former Edmonton city councillor dies

By Emily Mertz Global News

Posted January 30, 2014 7:33 pm

Updated January 30, 2014 7:48 pm

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A general view of Edmonton City Hall on Oct. 20, 2013. — Edmonton City Hall. Heather Loney, Global News

EDMONTON – Former Edmonton City Councillor Sherry McKibben has passed away at the age of 69.

McKibben was elected to Edmonton council in 1994.

She served as HIV Edmonton’s executive director for eight years until about 2006.

Those on staff say her passing is a big loss for the community.

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Mayor Don Iveson sent out his condolences on Twitter Thursday afternoon.

Heard today that former #yegcc Councillor Sherry McKibben passed away recently. Our hearts go out to her partner Karen and their family.
— Don Iveson (@doniveson) January 30, 2014

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