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Oilers re-sign Jason Dickinson to a 5-year, $20 million contract

The Edmonton Oilers re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $20 million on Sunday, preventing the defensive-minded center from testing the free agent market.

Elks outlast Alouettes 32-29 in overtime to snap Alexander's unbeaten streak

Cody Fajardo showed his former apprentice that he can still get the job done.

12-year-old student breaks 50-year Edmonton Public Schools long jump record

A junior high school student in the Edmonton area has become the first in 50 years to break the city’s long jump record.

Elks president says CFL club still recovering from 'disaster' of name change

As the Edmonton Elks prepare for their home opener Saturday, team president Chris Morris says the fallout from the club’s 2021 name change remains one of the biggest obstacles in rebuilding support among fans.

Elks embrace rain ahead of home opener against Alouettes

The Edmonton Elks moved back into the familiar confines of Commonwealth Stadium this week, but they still couldn’t escape the rain that has been their almost constant companion since early in training camp.

Fans fill Voyageurs’ downtown Edmonton Canadian World Cup watch party

The crowd was awash in red and white on the rooftop patio at Edmonton’s Canadian Icehouse on Thursday afternoon.

Fleet select 2 of 3 Edmonton-area players taken in PWHL draft

Three Edmonton-area hockey players heard their names called at Wednesday’s Professional Women’s Hockey League draft held in Detroit, two of them by Boston’s team.

NHL clears Babcock after investigation as Oilers search for coach

The Edmonton Oilers may be one step closer to hiring their next head coach after the National Hockey League cleared Mike Babcock following an investigation requested by the players’ association.

Hearty England supporters pack rooftop bar for team’s World Cup opener

A dedicated group of English ex-patriots and footie fans kicked off their collective conclave on Wednesday at their proclaimed watch-party home in downtown Edmonton.

Cassidy interviewed for NHL coaching job during Stanley Cup Final, Golden Knights GM says

The Vegas Golden Knights allowed their former head coach speak to another National Hockey League team during the recently completed Stanley Cup Final but didn’t get the job, their general manager told media on Wednesday.

Elks to honour longtime employee’s 50 years with CFL club

A longtime employee of Edmonton's Canadian Football League team will be honoured for his decades of work and service during its home game on Saturday.

Party time: Where to watch FIFA World Cup matches in Edmonton

The world will be watching Canada – and Mexico and the U.S. – starting Thursday. And so will Edmonton as this year’s FIFA World Cup – the globe’s largest sporting event – begins in North America’s three largest countries.

WCBL permits Cactus Rats to play in Energy City Metro Ballpark

Spruce Grove’s Energy City Cactus Rats are allowed to play the remainder of their home games for the 2026 season at Metro Ballpark, the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has decided.

NHL to investigate Mike Babcock’s resignation from Columbus in 2023: AP source

The NHL is beginning an investigation into Mike Babcock’s resignation as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023 before he coached a game for them, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

Students at soccer star’s Edmonton alma mater ‘excited’ to cheer him, Canada at World Cup

Footie fever was evident on Friday afternoon at at least one Edmonton junior high school.