Downtown Edmonton gearing up for oilers playoff run

Downtown Edmonton gearing up for oilers playoff run

April 16, 2026 6:16 pm MST.

The Edmonton Oilers will start their post season in just a couple days, as downtown Edmonton builds with anticipation for another hopefully long oilers play off run. But are bar owners expecting to see more profits with a high cost of living and downtown construction?

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