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• Man behind Edmonton Trappers’ name reflects on early years of team’s history

  The Edmonton Trappers entered the Pacific Coast League 40 years ago this year, and a 16-year-old baseball fan was a big part of the organization and its name.

  Features

  Apr 19, 2021
• Longtime member of Edmonton Football Team Calvin McCarty retires

  Edmonton Football Team fullback Calvin McCarty announced his retirement Sunday night after 13 seasons with the green and gold.

  Sports

  Mar 16, 2021
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• Unlikely hockey fan catches attention of Edmonton Oilers with Connor McDavid portrait

  Scottish artist Rebecca Thomson, who fell in love with hockey about six years ago, is now drawing her favourite players and it's caught the NHL's attention.

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  Mar 1, 2021
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• Edmonton Oil Kings set for adapted Alberta-only WHL season

  The Central Division of the WHL is getting set to return to play. The Edmonton Oil Kings players will report to the team Saturday with the season opening Feb. 26.

  Sports

  Feb 3, 2021
• Alberta curlers hoping for COVID-19 training exemption ahead of national championships

  Curlers from Alberta are concerned over the lack of time to prepare for the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tim Hortons Brier.

  Sports

  Jan 26, 2021
• From Barrhead to bobsled: Melissa Lotholz’s journey to the ice track

  Melissa Lotholz had a successful career as a brakewoman for one of bobsleigh's best. Now she's taking on a different role as a pilot in the two-man event.

  Sports

  Jan 19, 2021
• EE football player takes on different role with no CFL season

  EE Football Team defensive back Jordan Beaulieu found an interesting way to pass the time with no CFL season - he became a reality TV star.

  Sports

  Jan 11, 2021
• Canadian swimmers return from bubble competition in Hungary

  Some of Canada's top swimmers took part in the second season for the International Swimming League —but because of COVID-19, the competition had to be held in a bubble in Budapest.

  Sports

  Nov 25, 2020
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• Edmonton student athlete running successful side business designing custom shoes

  An Edmonton track star, who is working towards a degree in kinesiology, has an artistic side. Cassandra Grenke has been designing custom shoes for about 18 months and is selling pairs across western Canada.

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  Nov 22, 2020
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• NAIT Ooks basketball player Yasser Abdullahi shares story of surviving suicide bombing

  A NAIT Ooks basketball player has lived a life full of many experiences, and he's only 23 years old. The scariest experience came in 2013 when he witnessed a suicide bomber attack.

  Features

  Nov 5, 2020
• Coronavirus: Should you wear a mask during exercise?

  A yet-to-be-published study says it's okay to wear a mask, but social distance and hand washing are still the most effective ways to prevent spread of COVID-19.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2020
• AJHL moves to pay model for sustainability during COVID-19 pandemic

  The Alberta Junior Hockey League decided to charge its players a monthly registration fee to subsidize the league until it can sell tickets.

  Sports

  Oct 13, 2020
• A look at what it takes to get athletes through a disaster like COVID-19

  A mental performance coach with the Canadian women's national basketball team talks about the steps of disaster and how he helped his athletes cope with the pandemic and anti-racism protests which have been difficult to digest.

  Sports

  Sep 7, 2020
• NAIT pool closure leaves aquatic groups scrambling

  NAIT has closed its pool due to financial constraints, as well as because of low usage by the post-secondary institute's staff and students. But that has left some aquatic groups scrambling for a new home.

  Sports

  Aug 12, 2020
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• Behind the Game: training athletes in the off season

  Trainer Jordan Taylor started with volleyball two years ago, but now hosts athletes from a variety of sports in his gym, giving them workouts that are suitable for their respective sports.

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  Jul 19, 2020
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• Edmonton basketball player looking to build on successful NCAA freshman season

  Ben Krikke didn't have the start he wanted with Valparaiso University of the NCAA, but once he got his footing, the basketball player was certainly tough to stop.

  Sports

  Jul 16, 2020
• Behind the Game: The challenges of being a player agent

  Jason Staroszik started his path towards becoming a player agent at the NHL draft in 2010. He tried his hand in the hockey arena, but after losing clients to the big agencies he moved in to football.

  Sports

  Jul 12, 2020
• Behind the Game: The hard work and passion needed to be an NHL video coach

  Edmonton Oilers video coach Jeremy Coupal has a busy job with the NHL team, ensuring coaches have everything they need to execute practices and meetings.

  Sports

  Jul 5, 2020
• Elite-level swimmers in Edmonton anxious to get back in pool

  City pools should open up some time in July, which would give Keyano Swim Club enough time to get its elite-level swimmers back to their top level before a potential Olympic trials.

  Sports

  Jun 30, 2020
• Behind the Game: Life behind both the microphone and the wheel

  Medicine Hat Tigers' play-by-play man Bob Ridley has been behind the microphone for 50 years. For 47 of those years, he was also behind the wheel as the team's official bus driver.

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  Jun 28, 2020
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• Behind the Game: Saving Edmonton’s Shamrock Curling Club and growing the sport

  The Shamrock Curling Club in south Edmonton was struggling to make ends meet, even facing a potential bankruptcy. That was until it took action to make the club a social hot spot with shorter games, improved dining and lounge experience, and a community feel.

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  Jun 21, 2020
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• Behind the Game: How university athletic therapists keep students on the court

  Athletic therapist Brennan Mahon works full time to keep student athletes happy and healthy so they can compete. But there's another side of the job as a teacher, leading student kinesiologists who are vital to keeping the engine running in university sport.

  Sports

  Jun 14, 2020
• Postponed Olympics won’t stop Edmonton basketball player Steve Sir

  Steve Sir and Team Canada have put their 3x3 basketball Olympic dreams on hold because of COVID-19. But a year off isn't going to slow down the father of two, who is still prepared to do whatever it takes to get to Tokyo.

  Sports

  Jun 13, 2020
• Behind the Game: Hockey Ministries International providing subtle off-ice spiritual support

  Tim Wiebe with Hockey Ministries International is working to bring Christians together at the rink, to help with the pressures that come with being an elite athlete.

  Sports

  Jun 7, 2020
• B.C. duo creating ‘modern performance’ putters made of wood

  The duo got the idea after one of them tried a decorative wooden putter and loved the feel.

  Sports

  Jun 6, 2020