CTV Announces 2013 Mayoral Election Coverage with ELECTION 2013, Oct. 21

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EDMONTON (October 15, 2013) – As the 2013 race for Mayor heats up, CTV Edmonton unveiled its plans today to provide viewers unparalleled live election night coverage. Airing Monday, Oct. 21 starting at 8 p.m. on CTV, just as the polls close, ELECTION 2013 provides up-to-the-minute context and analysis until the new Mayor is announced.

Anchored by Daryl McIntyre and Carrie Doll, ELECTION 2013 also features three-term City Councilor Kim Krushell, who joins the anchor team to offer a unique insider perspective on the candidates, including their views on the issues, opportunities and challenges unique to the Edmonton region – as the results unfold.   

CTV News Anchors Daryl McIntyre and Carrie Doll

CTV NEWS will also have its team of experienced journalists fanned out across the city, reporting live from key battleground headquarters, providing real-time election results as the ballots are counted, and conducting live interviews with candidate front-runners.

Meanwhile, edmonton.ctvnews.ca will offer comprehensive online coverage, videos, and up-to-the-minute election results, with analysis on what the election will mean for Edmontonians. Viewers can also join the conversation with CTV NEWS AT NOON and CTV NEWS AT 5 p.m. anchor Erin Isfeld on Twitter @ErinIsfeldCTV for real-time updates and analysis throughout election night.

About CTV Edmonton

CTV Edmonton produces more than 30 hours of local programming each week for CTV, and is the #1 destination for prime time content in the region, broadcasting many of Canada’s favourite entertainment programs. CTV Edmonton launched CTV MORNING LIVE in 2011, complementing daily newscasts CTV NEWS AT NOON, CTV NEWS AT 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., CTV NEWS AT SIX, and CTV NEWS AT 11:30. In 2012, CTV Edmonton made a full transition to High Definition, upgrading all cameras and equipment in the station.  In 2014 CTV Edmonton will celebrate 60 years in Edmonton with a fond recollection of the past and a renewed energy and commitment to continue serving North central Alberta for many years to come.

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For more information:

Ursula Phillips, CTV Inc., 780.982-5074 or ursula.phillips@bellmedia.ca
Patricia Garcia, CTV Inc., 416.384.2645 or patricia.garcia@bellmedia.ca