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The Edmonton Elks have been one of the best teams in the CFL since their 0-7 start. They are 5-2 in their last seven games. Their playoff chances took a big hit last week, however, with a 27-14 loss at home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On Friday night, the …
Read More »Veteran-heavy Jets squad dominates Edmonton 6-1 for first preseason win – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets dressed most of their regular roster. The Edmonton Oilers did not. You could tell. The veteran-heavy Jets had little issue beating the Oilers 6-1 Wednesday night in the third of six preseason contests for Winnipeg. The Jets had six different goal scorers as Neal Pionk had a …
Read More »Alberta’s Spruce Grove Saints prepare for first full season in BCHL – Edmonton
The Spruce Grove Saints are preparing for their first full season in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) after being exiled from the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) partway through last season. The Saints were among five Alberta teams punished by the AJHL in January of this year after rumours …
Read More »Edmonton Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to 8-year contract extension – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Oilers have signed superstar forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension. The contract was announced by the team on Tuesday morning and has an AAV of US$14 million. “This is a historic day for the Edmonton Oilers,” said executive …
Read More »Illegal parking a concern around Commonwealth Stadium during big events – Edmonton
One city councillor believes more enforcement is needed around Commonwealth Stadium to deter illegal parking during major events like concerts and football games. Over three days last week, tens of thousands of people descended upon Commonwealth Stadium for two Metallica concerts. As they did that, many people parked in nearby …
Read More »Alberta launches new mental health and addictions agency, Edmonton marks Overdose Awareness Day
On the heels of International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31, the province launched its new health agency called Recovery Alberta on Sunday. The service will focus on delivering mental health and addictions services as part of Alberta’s health care restructuring. Alberta Health Services will be reorganized into four different sectors …
Read More »Spieker, Fajardo lead Alouettes to 21-17 comeback win over Elks – Edmonton
Cody Fajardo and the Montreal Alouettes looked out of sync with a 17-6 halftime deficit against the Edmonton Elks on Sunday night, but head coach Jason Maas wasn’t sweating it. Fajardo, wide receiver Cole Spieker and an unwavering Alouettes defence led a second-half comeback as league-leading Montreal defeated Edmonton 21-17 in nail-biting fashion for its …
Read More »Edmonton Oilers trade Cody Ceci, third-round pick to San Jose for Ty Emberson – Edmonton
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2024 8:18 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Oilers traded defenceman Cody Ceci and a third-round draft pick in 2025 to the San Jose Sharks for blueliner Ty Emberson to complete their second deal of the …
Read More »Section of Stony Plain Road to remain closed until end of November – Edmonton
A section of Stony Plain Road that’s been closed since the end of April will remain closed for several months longer than initially planned. Stony Plain Road between 131st Street and 139th Street was shut down on April 29, as construction on the Valley Line West LRT resumed. At the …
Read More »Edmonton Oilers decline to match offer sheets for Broberg, Holloway – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Oilers have declined to match the St. Louis Blues’ offer sheets for defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway. The Blues and the Oilers confirmed the move Tuesday morning. “St. Louis Blues president of hockey operations and general manager Doug …
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