The Edmonton Eskimos will have at least three new starters in the five receiver positions this year, and they’ll be catching the ball from a brand-new quarterback in Trevor Harris. That means this training camp needs to be used wisely…
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Edmonton Eskimos experience makeover at receiver position
May 20 2019 8:46pm The Edmonton Eskimos will not only have a new quarterback this season, but also a number of new receivers. Quinn Phillips reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object”…
Edmonton-raised Alphonso Davies among notable names on Canada’s preliminary Gold Cup roster
Veteran Atiba Hutchinson and teenager Alphonso Davies highlight Canada’s preliminary 40-man roster for this summer’s Gold Cup. CONCACAF, the governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean, released the extended rosters Monday for the 16-team continental championship that…
Edmonton Eskimos Training Camp Day 2: DB Arjen Colquhoun looking to stay healthy in Year 3
When Arjen Colquhoun plays, you notice him. In 13 career games, Colquhoun has recorded 31 defensive tackles, three pass knockdowns, and one interception. The issue with Colquhoun over his last two seasons is injuries which have caused him to missed…
Edmonton Eskimos Training Camp: Foes become teammates on day 1
For the first time since November 25th of last year, the Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium hosted football on Sunday as CFL training camps began. That day last November produced very different memories for two new members of the Eskimos.…
On eve of training camp, Edmonton Eskimos know building team chemistry will be key
The Edmonton Eskimos underwent a massive makeover in the off-season. Gone are Mike Reilly, Derel Walker, J.C. Sherritt, Aaron Grymes, Duke Williams and Bryant Mitchell, to name a few. As training camp is set to open Sunday from the Brick…
IndyCar dream still alive for Red Deer driver
A Red Deer racer’s goal to compete in one of the world’s biggest open wheel series will continue on, for now. In March, Parker Thompson joined Abel Motorsports in the Indy Pro 2000 series, the middle rung of the Road…
FC Edmonton prepares to play at Cavalry FC’s stadium
May 17 2019 8:51pm FC Edmonton is headed south this weekend for a crucial match against Cavalry FC. John Sexsmith looks at how the team is preparing. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] !=…
Safety warning as ATV season begins in Alberta
May 17 2019 6:46pm The May long weekend is the unofficial start of the ATV season. But with all the fun on the quad comes the risk of injury or worse. Margeaux Maron explains. ‘ }); } else { var…
Don’t be one of the 14 deaths this year: Alberta Injury Prevention Centre on ATV safety
It’s ATV season in Alberta, and you can bet riders will be hitting the trails this May long weekend. Across the province, it’s a popular hobby. “Albertans are about 12 per cent of the population of Canada but we buy…