Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson said the city is calling on the federal government for support to "quickly acquire" existing locations like hotels and motels in order to address homelessness in cities across Canada before winter arrives.

Alberta's justice minister said the province will be watching how cities handle the issue of police funding closely.

Year-end interview with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. The mayor speaks to several issues that will impact the city in 2020 and beyond.

"I go back and forth on that question, to be quite honest to you," Iveson said.

The pair discussed the federal government's Municipal Infrastructure Top-Up program, which Iveson said will be a significant contribution to municipalities.

Another familiar face has entered the Alberta Party leadership race as former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel officially threw his hat in the ring on Wednesday.

From securing a second term as mayor, to opening kilometres of new bike lanes, to seeing the region come together under the Metro Edmonton banner, it's been a busy 2017 in Edmonton.

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is calling all shutterbugs to share their favourite photos of the city from this year.

Don Iveson will represent Edmonton for another four years after being re-elected in a sweeping victory on Monday.

Election day in Edmonton is Monday, Oct. 16. Here's a closer look at the candidates running for mayor.