The Turf District

Another close loss for the Elks finds the gang looking for positives and growth in another week. Linda brings amazing Montreal beers, Superfan has snacks, and we set up this week's battle with les Alouettes.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE...

Linda, Commissioner Kayla and Andrew get a bit heated talking about the latest Elks loss to the Riders. Thank goodness Linda has beer suggestions and we find the positive for this week's home game against the Ticats.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @ED...

The gang returns post bye week to talk about the Elks loss to BC and set up this week's game against the Riders. Rookie LB Chelen Garnes joins in for the Turfside Chat.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  Some sound effects an...

The gang is all together to talk about the Elks first win of 2025! Superfan brings out amazing pieces for Hoard & Tell. We also set up this week's home battle against the BC kitties!  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  Som...

Andrew and Linda talk about the latest Elks loss and set up this week's home game against the RedBlacks. Turfside Chat with Tre Ford for Canada Day! To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some sound effects and music provided by: htt...

Andrew catches up with Jimmy Gaines award winner Elks WR Zach Mathis. Commissioner Kayla and Andrew break down last week's loss and set up this week's game in Winnipeg. Plus, new beers to try from Linda! To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @free...

The Elks are back after a bye week and ready for the home opener against the Alouettes. To set up the game, we welcome Tim Capper and CliffyD from the Flightdeck pod! A new First Down this Beer and Hoard & Tell. We also talk a bit about week one..... To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistri...

It's our favourite time of year! Our friends from 880 CHED, Morley Scott and Dave Campbell, join in to set up this year's version of the Edmonton Elks. We set up week one against the Lions and get back to PickEms. Plus, the traditional reading of "Twas the Night Before Football".   To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_sho...

Our annual award, Jimmy Gaines award, for the best Elks player in their first CFL camp gets announced. We break down the preseason loss and set up this week's home preseason game.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  Some sound...

Commissioner Kayla and Andrew break down the full week of Elks training camp. Linda joins in to talk Fan Day. Superfan does the tailgate menu reveal. We premiere our new segment "First Down! (This Beer)".  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer and get merch: cflfansfightcancer.com Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistor...

Training Camps have opened across the CFL including the Elks! The gang gives their first couple days impressions of the 2025 squad. A full review of all the roster transactions and a reminder to head to Fan Day on May 17! To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @...

New Elks Canadian DB, Royce Metchie, joins the boys to talk about his football journey in the CFL so far, a 50% Grey Cup winning rate, and his recent trip to Kenya with WorldVision. Superfan has some Hoard & Tell for us and we break down a bit of the draft to come.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us...

Offensive Lineman, David Beard, returns to Edmonton after being with Hamilton for two years. He tells us about his excitement to be back where it all began and being home. Commish and Andrew talk about the new Commissioner and take some fan Qs.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Park...

Nine year EE alum Matt O'Donnell joins the gang to talk about his playing days, winning the 2015 Grey Cup and the EE Alumni Wine Fest 2025! We also talk about the hottest topic from the combine - "superstars". Grab your Wine Fest tickets at: www.eefootballalumni.ca To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: www.cflfansfightcancer.com/donate   Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us...

Ed Hervey returned to Edmonton as the GM and VP of Football Operations in December and has been hard at work on the team. He joins the gang to talk about his passion for the game, how he approaches players and signings and what the EE way means to him.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistric...

The gang is joined by CFL fans from across the league to promote CFL Family Summit day on March 8, 2025. Events are happening in Ottawa, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver and Westivus here in Edmonton. All supporting the kickoff to CFL Fans Fight Cancer fundraising.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop F...

Ed Hervey was a busy man! The gang gets together to break down all of the Elks free agent signings and extensions. We take some fans questions and make some predictions on who might start where. The official off season Westivus announcement too.  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some sound ef...

Season 11 kicks off with the 25th Head Coach in EE history, Mark Kilam, joining in to talk about his vision for the team. He firetrucking brought it! Roster moves, Hoard & Tell, 2025 schedule and a free agency primer all included in a packed show.  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some so...

The gang gets together to talk about Ed Hervey returning as the GM of the green and gold and their Grey Cup Experiences. Also, who will be the next EE Head Coach? Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Our good friends from 880 CHED, Dave Campbell and Morley Scott, are back in the virtual district to talk about the Elks season that was. We talk about the hiring of Chris Morris as President and CEO and what might come with this move. Always a favourite of the season, the wrap show for Grey Cup week! Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duch...

Bring out the brooms for a Stampeder sweep for the Elks! Superfan Mike and Andrew recap the win and set up the final game of the season against the Argos. Plus, our choices for the player awards.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_s...

The gang gets together to answer some fan questions, recap the latest Elks loss and set up the possibility of a sweep of Calgary this week  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada   Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchessl...

The winning has come to screeching halt after a destruction at the hands of the Blue Bombers. Andrew, Superfan Mike and Commissioner Kayla break down the loss and what is to come for the Elks. To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada   Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_sho...

Hernan Salas from Edmonton Sports Talk joins the crew to talk about his time with the Elks and his new gig. We break down the latest loss and set up the rematch with Winnipeg this week. Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Fan Favourite Aaron Grymes joins Andrew and Kayla about joining the Elks as a defensive assistant and community ambassador. He tells us about his playing career and his thoughts on the Elks so far. We break down the big Labour Day week sweep and catch up on some surprising green and gold stats.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Fou...