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A moment in history: June 14, 1934
On this day 89 years ago, the Edmonton Senior Amateur Baseball League was set to host the famous House of David team.
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Stingers shoot for 500 new nets on Edmonton basketball courts
An Edmonton Stingers program is aiming to install 500 new basketball nets on community courts this year, thanks to a partnership with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.
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A moment in history: March 1, 1965
On this day 58 years ago, construction was starting on a major expansion to the Northlands Park horse track.
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On the agenda: Affordable housing, alcohol in parks, and the Edmonton Elks
This week, community and public services committee meets on Feb. 27, urban planning committee meets on Feb. 28 (though there was nothing on the agenda as of Feb. 26), and executive committee meets on March 1. There are also two meetings scheduled for March 3: a council services committee meeting in the morning, and a code of conduct subcommittee meeting in the afternoon.
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A moment in history: Sept. 14, 1971
On this day 51 years ago, a committee was pursuing a last-ditch effort to find funding to build the proposed Omniplex.
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Missed fight inspires app to help fans skip lines
Episode 27 of Bloom talks to Jade Chiles, CEO of Ordr, an app that allows fans to order food, drinks, or merch from the stands, turning every seat into a point of sale.
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Weekend agenda: June 24-26, 2022
This weekend offers the opportunity to engage with Indigenous creators, cheer on some cyclists, celebrate the opening of a new community, have a real wild night, or kick off the start of JazzFest.
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A moment in history: May 25, 1987
On this day 35 years ago, the Edmonton Oilers were one win away from their third Stanley Cup. But clocking that final win wouldn't come easily.
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Weekend agenda: April 1-3, 2022
This weekend features fools on film, a Bowie ballet, elite basketball, deaf theatre, artistic dialogues, and stamps!
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