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Edmonton’s 36th mayor, Amarjeet Sohi, is preparing to pass the torch after not running again in the Oct. 20 municipal election. He reflects on the good, bad and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Tens of thousands of Alberta teachers go on strike. Families come up with creative solutions to kids not being in class. Amarjeet Sohi looks back at his time as Edmonton’s mayor as the election draws near.

Every month we like to sit down with the mayor to discuss all things Edmonton and this is a bit of a special one because this will be our last sit-down with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, as he is not running again in the upcoming municipal election.

The City of Edmonton is facing a $1.5 billion shortfall in its capital budget and it is expected to get worse. After Mayor Amarjeet Sohi blamed the choices of previous city councils, Sarah Komadina spoke to former mayor Stephen Mandel, as well as current councillors aspiring for the top job – Tim Cartmell and Andrew...

It’s been one year since the City of Edmonton introduced its new set of zoning bylaws to encourage more redevelopment within the city. Redevelopment has happened, but if you talk with some residents, it all comes at a cost. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joined Global News Morning Edmonton for our monthly Civic Matters segment.

Some Edmonton police officers have been wearing body cameras since a new program rolled out last fall. But Mayor Amarjeet Sohi says the price tag on that mandatory program is not what the province promised. As Erik Bay tells us, Sohi feels too much of the burden is falling on the city.

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joined Global News Morning Edmonton for our monthly Civic Matters segment. Sohi discussed the recent federal election, losing his bid to become an MP again, and what is ahead for city council before this fall’s civic election.

Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi announced his run in federal politics through a social media post. He confirmed he will be running as a Liberal candidate for Edmonton Southeast. This comes after months of speculation as to whether he will seek re-election in the city’s upcoming municipal election. Kabi Moulitharan has more.

Rumours are swirling that Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is mulling another run at federal politics in the the election that is set to be called this weekend. Sarah Komadina reports.

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi’s decision to not run in the fall civic election has shaken up the roster of Edmonton candidates. As Kabi Moulitharan explains, veteran councillor Andrew Knack is fielding calls to run for mayor, even after announcing last year he was stepping away from municipal politics.

Councillor Andrew Knack is considering running for mayor in Edmonton after Amarjeet Sohi stepped aside. Some University of Alberta students are pitching an “ICU” for people experiencing homelessness. A redistribution means Edmonton residents have new candidates and ridings in federal election.

Some former members of Edmonton city council are speaking out about Amarjeet Sohi attempting a political comeback at the federal level. Sarah Komadina reports.

Amarjeet Sohi goes from mayor of Edmonton to candidate in the federal election. What his leave will mean for city council. And the Alberta government unveils its new auto insurance system.

Prime Minister Mark Carney had a busy day back in his hometown of Edmonton: he skated with the Oilers, met with Premier Danielle Smith, and made a housing announcement alongside Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. Jasmine King has more on the visit and what it means to both federal and provincial politics days before the election is...

It was a busy day in Edmonton for Prime Minister Mark Carney, who skated with the Oilers, met with Alberta’s premier and made a housing announcement. Rumours are swirling that Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will make another run at federal politics. The family of homicide victim Aylissa Rovere protests the court’s bail decision. Alberta farmers brace...

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joins us on Global News Morning Edmonton for our monthly Civic Matters segment. Today, he discussed the provincial budget including money to tear down the Coliseum and the province’s investment into Ice District.

Alberta is now mostly free of public health measures and Premier Jason Kenney said on Tuesday he plans to force the City of Edmonton to follow suit. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said he’s “deeply disappointed” in the move — one that he says goes beyond COVID-19. Morgan Black reports.

Edmonton’s snow removal efforts are being complicated by lack of compliance by people who won’t move their vehicles, according to city staff. But Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said communication needs to be better. Dan Grummett reports.

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi slammed the Alberta government’s 2022 budget, saying the city submitted four urgent requests and got next to nothing in return. Sarah Komadina reports.

The random stabbings in north Edmonton’s Homesteader area shook the community and now Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is once again asking the Alberta government to step up and help the city’s most vulnerable. Sarah Komadina has more.