Edmonton election ward profile: pihêsiwin

Ward pihêsiwin has two candidates running this election — the fewest number of candidates in all 12 wards.

Ward pihêsiwin is located in southwest Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River.

Pihêsiwin is Cree for the Land of the Thunderbirds.

From an aerial view, the ward is said to be shaped like a thunderbird, or a pihêsiwin -- the majestic bird of the Cree people.

Here's a look at the candidates in pihêsiwin.

Tim Cartmell is the incumbent in Ward pihêsiwin.

He was first elected to Edmonton City Council in 2017 and is seeking re-election in October.