Category: Edmonton

Why Is The Edmonton Oilers Mascot A Lynx?

“Hunter is passionate, energetic, approachable and loves the Oilers, just like our fans and we’re excited for everyone to meet our newest team member.” Working with the Edmonton Valley Zoo, the Canadian Lynx was identified through research and was ultimately chosen due to its heritage in Oil Country. Why is a lynx The Oilers mascot? […]

What Airlines Fly Out Of Edmonton?

Airlines Air Canada (AC) Reservations: 1 888 247 2262. Air North (4N) Reservations: 1 867 668 2228. Alaska Airlines (AS) Reservations: 1 800 252 7522. Canadian North (5T) Reservations: 1 800 661 1505. Central Mountain Air (9M) Reservations: 1 888 865 8585. Condor (DE) Flair Airlines (F8) KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) Does Delta Airlines […]

When Did Edmonton City Airport Close?

Edmonton City Centre Airport Edmonton City Centre Airport Blatchford Field Operator Edmonton Airports Serves Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Opened 1927 Closed November 30, 2013 What happened to Edmonton City airport? In 2014, Edmonton City Council approved a business case to transform its former airport into a people-first infill community where up to 30,000 Edmontonians will live. […]

Can You Fly In To Lethbridge From Edmonton?

WestJet, Air Canada and Sunwing Airlines fly from Edmonton to Lethbridge every 4 hours. Can you fly from Lethbridge to Great Falls? There are nonstop flights to Great Falls Intl., too. Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can […]

Can You Fly From Edmonton?

At present, there are 25 domestic flights from Edmonton. The longest flight from Edmonton YEG is a 2,822 mile (4,542 km) non-stop route to Frankfurt FRA. Is the Edmonton International Airport Open? The airport is open 24 hours. Can I fly from Edmonton to Victoria? Flair Airlines, KLM, Swoop, and WestJet operate direct flights from […]

Why Did The Edmonton Oilers Change Their Name?

After the newly founded Calgary Broncos folded prior to commencement of the inaugural WHA season, the Oilers were renamed the Alberta Oilers as it was planned to split their home games between Edmonton and Calgary. Why did the Oilers become the Texans? Houston-area businessmen began their efforts to create the franchise that would become the […]

When Did Heritage Day Start In Edmonton?

Background. In 1974 the Alberta Government declared the first Monday of August an annual holiday to recognize and celebrate the varied cultural heritage of Albertans. That year and again in 1975, a multicultural concert was held at Fort Edmonton Park to celebrate Heritage Day. Why do we celebrate Heritage Day in Alberta? Heritage Day in […]