Amarjeet Sohi

• Edmonton city council gets mixed reviews at term’s halfway mark

  Two years ago, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi was elected mayor of Edmonton. He and this council are now half through this term. One political analyst weighs in.

  Canada

  Oct 18
  
• Mayor says his job is to stand with all Edmontonians hurting amid ongoing Middle East violence

  Sohi said Tuesday he believes his role is to stand with all Edmontonians who are impacted by the crisis rather than to offer political statements on international affairs.

  Canada

  Oct 10
  
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• Edmonton mayor’s social media post on Middle East violence leads to debate

  A social media post from Edmonton's mayor about the violence in the Middle East this weekend has drawn sharp criticism as well as support.

  Canada

  Oct 9
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• Canadian Country Music Association Awards announce return to Edmonton in 2024

  Edmonton has hosted the award show and festival many times before, most recently in 2013 and 2014.

  Entertainment

  Sep 18
• ‘We’re in a crunch’: Edmonton city council reacts to $73.8M budget deficit

  The deficit mostly comes from an unexpected salary settlement where Edmonton police officers are owed $43 million in backpay.

  Politics

  Sep 13
• City calls on feds for more support for Edmonton’s affordable housing crisis

  Edmonton's mayor co-wrote a letter to the federal government asking for funding for affordable housing, something the city desperately needs as encampments continue to grow.

  Canada

  Aug 1
• Management positions at City of Edmonton axed as city tries to trim budget

  The City of Edmonton will not fill several high-level positions left empty after employees left, and some departments will be merged into the office of the city manager.

  Politics

  Jun 29
• What has been done to improve safety in Edmonton’s core — and is it working?

  In a three-part series, Global News will examine actions taken to improve safety in Edmonton, and talk to residents to see if they feel like the problems are getting better.

  Crime

  Jun 9
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• Continually delayed Valley Line LRT has residents contemplating moving

  Edmonton's Valley Line LRT still doesn't have an opening date, which has some residents considering leaving the neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Jun 6
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• City commits more money aimed at improving downtown Edmonton

  This funding will be available for festivals that will bring people downtown as well as long-term projects that will help downtown Edmonton be more vibrant, the city said.

  Canada

  May 10