In Northeast Calgary’s Ward 10 — including communities like Coral Springs, Temple, Whitehorn, Rundle, Monterey Park — a shift is underway. As the October 20 election nears, Tarlochan Singh Sidhu is emerging as a favourite among voters hungry for responsive leadership.
“I walk through Ward 10 and people tell me, ‘we want clean parks, but we see very few places left for kids to play’,” says Sidhu, reflecting what he heard door-knocking this past few weeks of his campaigning in the neighbourhood. In Whitehorn, residents express anxiety: crosswalks feel dangerous, sidewalks are broken, and speeders are a constant worry.
Speaking to Voice Alberta, Sidhu says Ward 10 concerns may seem small but are very critical to safety. Things like “cars going wildly fast down Templehill Dr.” and “fewer sidewalks at Whitehorn” have been reported by many constituents.
Sidhu, a small business owner of fifteen years, father of two, and husband to Gagan who works in home health care, says his commitment is rooted in local realities. “I was raised here, I work here, my children go to school here. I believe Ward 10 deserves leadership that doesn’t just manage, but listens, plans, and delivers,” he says.
His platform is built on priorities that repeatedly came up when asking neighbours in Monterey Park and Rundle:
- safer, well-maintained roads and sidewalks;
- fair property taxes with visible accountability;
- more affordable housing and support for renters;
- expanded recreation and green spaces (neighbourhoods report only one rec centre for the whole ward);
- free or reduced transit for students and seniors, easing daily burdens.
In Coral Springs, for instance, the community association has pressed for improved crosswalks and stricter speed controls. In Temple and Whitehorn, residents mention frequent near-misses at intersections, lack of lighting, and disconnected walking/cycling paths.
What gives Sidhu an edge is not just that he’s heard these concerns, but that his campaign already shows capacity and momentum. Volunteers are visible across the ward. Sidhu is increasingly mentioned in local forums as a candidate with both heart and execution. People on block walks in Rundle say they want someone who shows up and they can reach out to easily.
Sidhu’s message is respectful, yet firm: “Leadership isn’t about holding a title,” he says, “it’s about being in step with the people you serve — hearing their needs and acting on them.” As Ward 10 faces familiar challenges — ageing infrastructure, cost pressures, lack of recreation spaces — voters seem to be ready to follow someone who doesn’t just talk, but connects, responds, and builds.
If Sidhu’s rise continues, this election won’t just be a change of faces — it could mark a turning point in how representation works in Ward 10.
