Edmonton has a population approaching a million, while the population of our metropolitan area ranges just over 1.3 million. Two seasons ago, a team represented Alberta at the Midget AAA Nationals. This year, a team based out of Spruce Grove took a strong finish all...
Sports are a source for something that is in human blood – competition. We feel the need for competition, just like I or Lebron James, Lonzo Ball or Joe Random. Today, we have four major North American pro sports leagues made up of 30-32 ultra competitive teams, all...
I can’t be the only person at NAIT that is still jonesing after Edmonton’s first UFC event a couple weeks ago? I can’t be the only one fantasizing about walking to the octagon to your favourite Metallica song, minutes before pummelling some person for competition?...
School is back in session at NAIT, which also means that another season of Ooks soccer has dawned once more. Big things are in store for both the men’s and women’s teams as they look to secure championships after strong campaigns last year. The women got off to a good...
Round up your classmates and colleagues and join in on some organized fun! League champions will be awarded a sport towel for their hard work, a team photo and, of course, bragging rights. All leagues available on a first-come basis as space is limited. Register early...
Before the Ooks hockey team gets around to regular season business, some of them will suit up with MacEwan select players to take on the Edmonton Oilers rookies at Rogers Place on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. “This game will be a truly memorable experience for the...
The search for a new athletic director is over. John Bower, formerly the associate athletic director for the Concordia University in Montreal, began work Aug. 1. His hiring this July ended a three-month search for Linda Henderson’s replacement. Henderson had been the...
Sports are mental exercises just as much as they are physical tests. How these elements impact a game can vary. Obviously, there are pure exploits of physical dominance that are some sort of combination between talent, practised ability and luck. But the mental part...
If someone asks you to invest in a startup, what types of companies come to mind? I think apps and software, of ridesharing, room-sharing and social media. It’s not surprising, when one digs a little deeper, to find a wealth of like-minded startups determined to...
The Edmonton Oilers’ hot start to the season has the city excited for what could come from our favourite team. (Nobody said the P-word). It is easy to get excited but these points need to be considered before we contact Mayor Don Iveson about the parade. The best...
