Kerry Diotte has dedicated more than three decades of his life to public service, first as an award-winning journalist, then as an Edmonton city councillor and more recently as a two-term Member of Parliament from 2015 to 2021.

Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and educated at Ottawa’s Carleton University, Kerry enjoyed a long and successful career as a journalist, working in radio, TV, magazines and newspapers.

For several years, Kerry was a popular, award-winning columnist at the Edmonton Sun.

That career evolved into his own election to Edmonton city council in 2010, where he was renowned for communicating with his constituents and fighting against wasteful spending and high taxation.

Kerry has taught journalism, authored a book about Edmonton’s history and was a national director of the Canadian Association of Journalists.

Kerry is married to Clare Denman who works as a communications specialist for the Government of Alberta.

Today, he’s eager to once again serve the diverse communities of Edmonton Griesbach and provide them with a strong voice in Ottawa.