Amarjeet Sohi, Edmonton Ward 12 Councillor

Amarjeet Sohi to seek re-election in Ward 12

I am pleased to announce that I will be seeking re-election in Ward 12 when Edmonton adopts its new 12-ward electoral system this October. I am proud to currently represent Ward 6, which is now being divided into three new Wards: 8, 11, and 12.

New Meadows Transit Center

With the opening of the new Meadows Transit Center at 17 street and 40^th Avenue; Transit service will expand in the neighbourhoods of Tamarack, Wild Rose, Larkspur, and Maple Ridge. These service changes take effect Sunday, April 25th.

Sexual Exploitation Week of Awareness

Today is the Proclamation of Sexual Exploitation Week of Awareness at 1:30 at Stanley Milner Library Theater. For further information on events through out the week visit www.edmonton.ca/stopsexualexploitation.

Adoption of Bylaw 15357: Maple Ridge Industrial Area Structure Plan

On March 8th, 2010, Council adopted the Maple Ridge Industrial Area Plan. The plan has six major components all of which adhere to the focus areas of building a business positive sustainable urban environment and diverse communities. 

I want to acknowledge all the people who came to the public hearings to express their views and opinions. For a detailed description of Bylaw 15357, follow the "read more" link to continue reading.

Heartland Transmission Project Information Session

Beginning March 16, the Alberta Utilities Commission will be holding information sessions about the Heartland Transmission Project at six locations throughout the greater Edmonton region to explain its public hearing process, how potentially-affected parties can participate in the process and details of the regulator’s local intervener funding program.

Each session will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a presentation covering the AUC’s hearing process and intervener funding, followed by a question and answer period.

Benefits Associated with Public Transit Service

At the October 14, 2009 City Council meeting I made an inquiry regarding the benefits of a public transportation service beyond the movement of people. The two areas that were the focus of my inquiry were the reduction that public transportation might have on Greenhouse Gases and the future costs of road construction and maintenance to accommodate personal vehicle traffic movement if we don’t investment in public transit, particularly in the city wide LRT system. 

Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society Volunteer Appreciation dinner and fundraiser

I was honored to be present at the Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society volunteer appreciation dinner and fundraiser where I was given an opportunity to talk about good neighbours.

Neighbourhood watch is a not-for-profit, charitable, volunteer, crime prevention organization. It has been around for over 28 years and in that time has improved the quality of life within all Edmonton communities through the fostering of an educational and cooperative crime prevention program, at the neighbourhood level by working to encourage awareness and participation. This dinner and fundraiser was an event to honor those who give of themselves and their time to make Edmonton a better place.

Good Neighbour Awards Deadline Extended

March 15th is fast approaching, this is the nomination deadline for the Good Neighbour Awards. Do you have a neighbour who always goes the extra mile to make your community a great place to live? Nominate them today!

Good neighbours help create connected neighbourhoods and foster caring and safe communities. Now in its third year, the City of Edmonton’s Good Neighbour Awards are an effective tool to encourage residents to get to know their neighbours and recognize Edmontonians who have gone above and beyond in looking out for one another. 

Visit this page on edmonton.ca for nomination forms.