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The City of Edmonton hires lobbyists to pressure the province. Calgary doesn’t bother

Alberta’s capital city hires former Conservative MP to talk to Danielle Smith’s government

Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterCarly Penrose
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Carly Penrose

25 Oct 2024 • 4 min read

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Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is seen standing at a podium during a swearingin ceremony.
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi takes part in a swearing-in ceremony on October 26, 2021. Sohi has said the provincial government has treated Edmontonians as "second-class citizens." (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)

Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Angela Amato is a Métis reporter based in Edmonton. Prior to joining the IJF, she worked as a general assignment reporter at the Regina Leader-Post and with the Canadian Press.

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