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Brady Oliveira wishes there could be more names alongside his in the CFL record book. The Blue Bombers running back ran for two touchdowns and 72 yards to move into second place on the CFL all-time list for rushing yards by a Canadian in Winnipeg’s 45-25 rout over the Edmonton …
Read More »Winnipeg Blue Bombers host Edmonton Elks with West Division title in their sights – Winnipeg
Zach Collaros has tunnel vision when it comes to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers home game against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The veteran quarterback is focused on leading Winnipeg (12-4) to a victory over the Elks (4-13), which would clinch first place in the West Division for a third consecutive …
Read More »First stage of demolition begins at Edmonton’s Exhibition Lands – Edmonton
After years of sitting untouched, work has finally started on the Exhibition Lands in central Edmonton. Slowly, each building will be knocked down, making way for the future of the former Northlands area — which some residents say has been a long time coming. The main stables at the horse …
Read More »Search and rescue crews look for overdue boaters on Great Slave Lake: Yellowknife RCMP – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A search is underway after Yellowknife RCMP received a report on Thursday that two boaters had not returned from their boating trip on Great Slave Lake. RCMP said the two men, 65-year-old Samuel Roberts and 51-year-old Mark Elson, were expected early evening …
Read More »Mayor says his job is to stand with all Edmontonians hurting amid ongoing Middle East violence – Edmonton
As the escalating violence involving Israel and Hamas continues in the Middle East, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said Tuesday he believes his role is to stand with all Edmontonians who are impacted by the crisis rather than to offer political statements on international affairs. “I understand the trauma and the pain …
Read More »Jets ride big third period to breeze past Edmonton in home preseason debut – Winnipeg
Facing off against an Edmonton Oilers squad with few NHL regulars in the lineup, the Winnipeg Jets pulled away late in a 5-0 pre-season win on Monday. The Jets scored four unanswered goals in the third period to beat the Oilers for the second straight night and improve to 2-0 …
Read More »Sawed-off gun, cocaine and cash seized in Fort McMurray drug investigation – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in Fort McMurray say they seized around $30,000 in drugs and cash and a man is facing charges following an investigation. Police say earlier this month, ALERT Fort McMurray’s organized crime team began investigating cocaine trafficking …
Read More »Canada-wide warrant issued after man shot to death in Edmonton alley
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a June 12 Edmonton homicide. At around 6:30 p.m. that day, police found a 21-year-old man dead in an alley between Allard Link and Arthurs Crescent S.W. He was identified as Osama Ali. An …
Read More »As the Winnipeg Jets attract more people to games, arena renovations help to meet demand – Winnipeg
For years, Winnipeg’s very own hockey team has played a key role in attracting thousands down to the Canada Life Centre. The building itself has seen its share of upgrades, with new seating options and more variety of food and drink. Its owner, True North Sports and Entertainment, spent about …
Read More »Elks beat Redblacks 30-20, snap 22-game home losing skid – Edmonton
The home hex has finally been lifted. Canadian quarterback Tre Ford threw for 317 yards, a touchdown and ran one in himself as the Edmonton Elks ended a massive drought and finally got a win at home, defeating the Ottawa Redblacks 30-20 on Sunday. “We did what we had to …
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