Monday, February 16, 2026

About the Mayor

Mayors of Edmonton: A Look Back at City Leaders

Edmonton’s history spans 37 mayors, each leaving a distinct and often significant mark on the city. In this feature from edmonton-yes.com, we highlight some...

Women in Politics: Leading the Way on Edmonton City Council

Edmonton’s City Council boasts a significant number of strong female leaders, each making a vital contribution to the city’s growth and future. We take...

The Story of Former Alberta Premier Alison Redford

Alison Redford is a lawyer and Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Alberta from 2011 to 2014. Her time in office was...

Thelma Chalifoux: The Activist Who Conquered the Senate of Canada

Thelma Chalifoux was a politician, public figure, Indigenous rights activist, and the first Métis woman appointed to the Senate of Canada. As a Senator,...

Who Is Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi?

Andrew Nek (Note: The current Mayor of Edmonton is Amarjeet Sohi. Based on the text's description of a former Councillor elected Mayor in 2025...

Lawrence Decore – Edmonton’s Millionaire Mayor with Ukrainian Roots

Lawrence Decore (Lavrentiy Dykur), a man of Ukrainian descent, was a renowned Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Edmonton. He...

Don Iveson – Former Mayor of Edmonton: A Life Dedicated to the City and its People

Don Iveson was a Canadian politician and the 35th mayor of Edmonton. He led the city with a vision focused on improving the quality...

Matthew McCauley – Edmonton’s First Mayor and Freemason

Matthew McCauley was Edmonton’s first mayor, a businessman, farmer, and politician. He was born on June 11, 1850, in Owen Sound, Ontario. At the...

Jan Reimer – Edmonton’s First Female Mayor

Throughout Edmonton’s history, the city had been led by numerous men. Janice Rea Reimer became the first female mayor, leaving a significant mark on...

Mace and the Alberta Legislative Assembly: A Historical Connection

The daily sessions of the Alberta Legislative Assembly begin with a tradition that underscores the symbolic importance of the mace. The Sergeant-at-Arms, armed and...
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