It is owned by Postmedia following its 2015 acquisition of Sun Media from Quebecor.

It began publishing Sunday April 2, 1978 and shares many characteristics with Sun Media's other tabloids, including an emphasis on local news stories, its conservative editorial stance, extensive sports coverage, and a daily Sunshine Girl.

Its total circulation dropped by 34 percent to 37,649 copies daily from 2009 to 2015.

[2] As of 2023, Edmonton Sun has a daily circulation of approximately 50,000 copies, and its readership includes a diverse mix of ages and demographics.

The newspaper is available for purchase at newsstands and convenience stores throughout the city, as well as through home delivery.