Steve van Diest

03/15/2026

Digital Marketing Specialists

01/09/2026

This is sad… These people that do not understand that these countries have been overrun by criminals and they are being liberated and these Leftist Extremists don’t understand what they are doing. So ignorant

11/20/2025

Friends, I want to speak frankly with you about what Edmonton City Council is about to do and something I’ve been warning about.

Council has voted in a 5.7% property tax hike for 2025. For a “typical” home (assessed around $465,500), that’s about $296/month going toward city services. And that’s just the municipal portion: once you factor in the province’s education tax increase, the total tax hit edges toward 6%.

I called this ahead of time. I warned that without strong fiscal restraint, Edmonton would lean on property owners to make up gaps and that’s exactly what’s happening.

We’re not just talking “a little more money” it’s meaningful, especially for families already feeling the squeeze.

Look, I understand the need for investing in our city: roads, transit, public safety, rec centres. But raising our taxes isn’t the only tool. We need more rigorous accountability. We need to find efficiencies, scrap waste, and make smart cuts, not just pass the burden onto regular homeowners.

If we keep doing things the same way, these tax increases will only become the new “normal.” That’s not sustainable for you, for me, or for the many Edmontonians working hard to make ends meet.

I’m standing with you. And as your voice, I’ll continue pushing for a more responsible and transparent budget. Because Edmonton deserves better than tax hikes by default

10/21/2025

2025 Edmonton Election Status.

As of last night, approximately 60 per cent of all ballots cast were counted. We are currently in the process of checking and releasing the remaining half of last night’s count. At the count centre, workers are counting the remaining uncounted ballots from voting stations, special ballots and institutional ballots.

We aim to release preliminary results today.

Multiple factors impacted our procedures for both voting and the counting of ballots, including a labour shortage, power outages and technology issues. We know it is taking longer than initially anticipated, but we are working to ensure the confidence and integrity of the vote.

10/21/2025

Get out and Vote!

10/20/2025

😍😍😍A message from our biggest fan:

"One of my proudest moments was planting these signs on my own front lawn!

Thank you to all these amazing candidates! Albert Mazzocca, Diana Steele, Fidel Ammar, Hali Kaur, Justin Thomas, Ken Ropcean, Mark Hillman, Rob Fediuk- Council Candidate Anirniq- Council Candidate Anirniq, and Steve van Diest. Every one of them is diligent, responsible, accountable, focused, brilliant, humble, a neighbor, a friend, and a leader with a heart of pure gold. And they are all in this race for the right reasons. If there ever was a line-up of excellent, honest, energetic, committed, caring councilor candidates, THIS IS IT! They are all here for one purpose - to serve, to listen, to work for you - FOR EDMONTON!" Sheila, PACE President

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10/19/2025

Thank you, Sspomitapi

I'm so grateful for all your support and for welcoming me into your homes and communities over the past few weeks. It’s been an honour to meet so many of you and hear what matters most.

Now, it's time to make it count, this Monday, get out and vote!

Let’s build a better future together.

10/17/2025

I has a wonderful chat with Common Sense Edmonton! Feel free to watch like, comment and share!

Steve Van Diest, Ward 12 (Sspomitapi) Candidate for Edmonton Council

10/17/2025

I had the honour of attending the Wahkohtowin Family Night at the Ridgewood Community Hall and what a beautiful evening it was. Thank you so much to for the kind invitation and warm welcome.

It was a powerful and uplifting celebration of Indigenous culture, community, and connection. The spirit of Wahkohtowin, kinship, relationship, and unity was deeply felt throughout the evening.