Edmonton makes a play to bring Amazon to Alberta

Edmonton makes a play to bring Amazon to Alberta

September 8, 2017 3:17 pm MST.

Move over, Toronto and Vancouver. Edmonton business leaders think the city is the best fit for Amazon's proposed $5-billion second headquarters.

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