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Which of the following is the main street in downtown Edmonton?

Jasper Avenue. Edmonton's downtown district is located on the north side of the river.

Which river runs through the City of Champions?

North Saskatchewan River. The North Saskatchewan river separated Edmonton from the community of Strathcona before the south side was annexed by the city.

What is the name of the historic hotel overlooking the North Saskatchewan River?

Hotel Macdonald. Named after Canada's first prime minister Sir John A. Macdonald, the hotel was built to attract tourists by rail.

True or False: Edmonton has its own rugby union?

t. Rugby clubs include: Clansmen, Pirates, Leprechauns/Tigers, Nor'westers, Druids, LA Crude (Leduc), and St. Albert RFC.

The university, located on Edmonton's south side is the University of ___________?

Alberta. The U of A had 33,729 students enrolled in 2002/03.

Edmonton's rail transit is commonly referred to as what?

LRT. LRT stands for Light Rail Transit. The LRT runs from Clareview in the north end to the university, with more stations planned for the future.

What noted comic book mogul designed the third, or "alternate", jersey for the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey team?

Todd McFarlane. Todd McFarlane is one of the team's owners, and the jersey is one of the league's hottest sellers.

How many years in a row did the Edmonton Eskimos win the Grey Cup in the 1970's and 80's, making them a dynasty?

5 & five. Between 1978 and 1982 the Eskimos were the undisputed gods of the gridiron.

What Quebec city is Edmonton's sister city?

Hull. Edmonton's population is about six times that of Hull. A display about Hull can be found in Edmonton City Hall.

Edmonton is also known as:

All of these (Amiskwaskihagen, Gateway to the North, Festival City). Amiskwaskihegan is the original Cree name for the area where Edmonton is.