Former city councillor Jyoti (joh-TEE’) Gondek is set to become Calgary’s first female mayor, replacing Naheed Nenshi (nah-HEHD’ NEHN’-shee), who made history as the first Muslim mayor of a large
North American city.
Former federal cabinet minister Amarjeet Sohi (SOH’-hee), will likely become the first mayor of colour in Edmonton, taking over from Don Iveson, who didn’t run again after serving two terms as mayor.