Alberta civic candidates call for voting options on Diwali

Alberta civic candidates call for voting options on Diwali

September 25, 2025 6:26 pm MST.

October 20th is Alberta's civic election and it’s also Diwali — the South Asian festival of lights. Some Edmonton civic candidates are calling on the city and province to take action so that voting does not interfere with the important celebration.

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