Conservatives expected to dominate Alberta ridings again, but red waves possible in the big cities

It’s the final stretch for the federal election as the last votes will be cast on Monday.

According to pollsters, small red waves are possible in Alberta’s big cities, Edmonton and Calgary, and the capital city will likely need a new mayor.

As volunteers and candidates from coast to coast work to get out the vote, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said it’s already over, in a social media post on Friday, he said “Canadians have spoken” ageing with the polls on a likely win for Mark Carney Liberals.

However, he is appealing for NDP votes in places like Edmonton Centre to keep another Liberal government in check.

“We don’t want to give all the power to one party. And we know that when we send New Democrats to Ottawa, we can hold whatever government is in power, accountable,” said Trisha Estabrooks, Edmonton Centre NDP candidate.

According to polling site 338 Canada, conservatives are expected to easily win Alberta again with at least 19 seats, the NDP are competitive in at least two ridings and the Liberals are projected to win between five and 12 seats.

“Ten seats is way too many. I only count four that are in play in Calgary and Edmonton. It is more complicated because there are three party races there,” said Duane Bratt a political scientist at Mount Royal University.

But Edmonton’s Mayor, who is now on an unpaid leave of absence is favoured to win for the Liberals in Edmonton southeast.

Amarjeet Sohi says he came back to federal politics to be on team Canada and battle Donald Trump.

“You know, in normal circumstances I would not have taken this step. But these are not normal circumstances. Our sovereignty is under attack, our workers, our businesses and our way of life,” said Sohi.

If Sohi wins, Edmonton will need an interim mayor until the municipal vote in October. However, that could be covered by a rotation of councillors, or they could choose one person to fill in. But Sohi would not say who he wants to take over.

“I have full confidence that if I am successful in this, that they will find the right person to be the interim Mayor over the next few months in the mandate,” added Sohi.

CityNews reached out to the Conservative Party for interviews, but did not hear back for broadcast deadline.

Polls in Alberta are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday.