Edmonton is filled with stories, people, groups and organizations that are all committed to enlivening and enhancing our community. Below you will find some community connections and interesting tales from your neighbours! Edmonton’s heritage is widespread and diverse, and there’s no end to the number of connections that can be made. 

North Glenora Blues

1969 team photo of the North Glenora Blues.

“In 1965 a bunch of local North Glenora kids decided to explore a new game that was being introduced called “Lacrosse“. It looked fun, and we thought about giving it a try. It turned out that through lacrosse we bonded as friends and as a team dedicated to a sport in which we learned to love. We had no gameboys, no Xbox, and our virtual reality was catching and throwing a ball and the skills that came with it and to learn to play physically. Over the years, the team became even closer, and through road trips and competitions, the bonds increased to the point that even 50+ years later, we still get together and still talk about the great times we experienced. So you might say that lacrosse was one of the best things in our lives.”

—John “Shoes” South, Goalie for the North Glenora Junior B Lacrosse Team

The North Glenora Blues were a local team that went the distance in Canada. Accomplishing many victories, the local community came together to support these athletes. To learn more about them, check out their website where you can also watch a documentary that was made to better tell their story.

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