THE EDMONTON ELKS WERE ONCE THE MODEL FRANCHISE BUT ARE NOW CONSIDERING OWNERSHIP OPTIONS

The Edmonton Elks have been a community owned CFL club since they were founded in 1949 but that may soon be coming to an end. The COVID pandemic, operations decisions and on field struggles that last few seasons have all contributed to the club's financial struggles. A five-person committee has been tasked with reviewing its ownership structure as the club deals with mounting losses.