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Throws of passion: Love takes wrestlers outside the ring
The founder of Love Pro Wrestling is bringing his carnivalesque promotion to an unusual place — the Art Gallery of Alberta — as part of his mission to attract new audiences to the spectacle.
Sport Edmonton seeks funding boost to expand grants, measure impact
The CEO of Sport Edmonton plans to make the case for a significant funding increase as Edmonton city council prepares its 2027-2030 capital and operating budgets.
A moment in history: Aug. 14, 1975
On this day in 1975, Edmonton's football team was pledging $3 million towards a brand new stadium.
A moment in history: June 26, 1924
On this day in 1924, the captain of the world-famous Edmonton Grads basketball team shared the news of her engagement.
Explore Edmonton tests reusable dishware at basketball event
Explore Edmonton is testing a partnership with a reusable-dishware provider to further reduce waste at events.
Visitor economy in focus during Tourism Week
Explore Edmonton is highlighting the value of the visitor economy as Canada heads into National Tourism Week from April 20 to 24.
On the agenda: Taxes, budget, River Crossing
This week, council will discuss the drivers of tax increases, vote on increasing the budget for various capital projects, and consider approving the first phase of the River Crossing Community Development.
Connection seen as the key for healthy community leagues
Calls to action from community leagues should be framed as an invitation to build social ties, not just a plea to keep the lights on, suggests the executive director of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.
A moment in history: Feb. 20, 1952
On this day in 1952, the Edmonton Mercurys were rowdily representing Canada at the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo.