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Edmonton Oilers’ outreach to Indigenous people goes beyond land recognition video: Littlechild

Before the puck drops and before 18,000 fans sing “O Canada” in unison at Edmonton Oilers home games, the audience hears from Chief Willie Littlechild. A message from Littlechild plays on Rogers Place video screens, welcoming the crowd to Treaty 6 territory, the homelands of Métis and Inuit and the …

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IN PHOTOS: Oilers fans’ confidence swelling as team drags Stanley Cup Final back to Edmonton

The photo gallery can be viewed at the bottom of this article. When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup Final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is over, it’s understandable that anxiety for Edmonton Oilers fans is …

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IN PHOTOS: Oilers fans’ confidence swelling as team drags Stanley Cup Final back to Edmonton

The photo gallery can be viewed at the bottom of this article. When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup Final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is over, it’s understandable that anxiety for Edmonton Oilers fans is …

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Speed believed to be a factor in fatal Edmonton motorcycle crash: police – Edmonton

An investigation is underway into an overnight motorcycle collision that claimed the life of a 35-year-old man, city police say. In a news release, the Edmonton Police Service said officers were called to the scene in the McCauley neighbourhood shortly after midnight on Sunday. A 35-year-old man was travelling east …

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Skinner’s 34 saves lead Oilers to Stanley Cup Final in win over Stars – Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006, after a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night, at Rogers Place. “There’s been lots of growing pains, for sure–lots of lessons along the way–but this was always part of the plan and it feels good to be here …

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Battle of the beef: Alberta premier, Texas governor place NHL playoff bet – Edmonton

Game 1 of third round NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars is on Thursday night, and politicians in each region have placed a friendly wager on the series. In a post on social media, Premier Danielle Smith said she challenged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to a …

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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Edmonton and surrounding area

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A special air quality statement has been issued for the City of Edmonton and several surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke that has drifted into the region from northeastern British Columbia causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. The statement was issued …

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid named Hart finalist along with MacKinnon, Kucherov – Edmonton

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2024 11:47 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was named a finalist for this year’s Hart Trophy on Tuesday as he seeks to win the NHL’s most valuable player award for a second straight …

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Edmonton police officer competes to become World’s Strongest Man

Edmonton police officer Tristian Hoath has set his sights on becoming the World’s Strongest Man. Hoath spent the weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina competing in a series of events for the prestigious title. He’s only the fourth person from western Canada to attend the competition. “The experience has been …

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Feds contribute $21M to Boyle Street’s new support centre in downtown Edmonton

With a $21-million grant from the federal government, Boyle Street Community Services has been able to gather $45 million in funding for a new multi-service support centre in downtown Edmonton. The new 75,000-square-foot facility will help those dealing with homelessness and poverty. Boyle Street had to move from its aging …

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