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The Canadian Press In their 75th anniversary season, the Edmonton Elks have shifted from community to private ownership. The new owner, heavy-construction magnate Larry Thompson, was introduced at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday. What isn\u2019t clear are Thompson\u2019s plans for the team name or if the club will remain at the 56,400 seat stadium. Rumours have circulated that Thompson is keen on changing the team\u2019s name back to “Eskimos”. The CFL franchise adopted the Elks name in 2021. “I don\u2019t think that\u2019s a question for today,\u201d Thompson said when asked about the team\u2019s brand. \u201cToday, I just want to be a fun, celebrative day for everybody, the fans, the city of Edmonton, the Elks club. \u201cI will be focusing in the future on ‘Double E’ more.” CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said… <\/p>\n

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The Canadian Press In their 75th anniversary season, the Edmonton Elks have shifted from community to private ownership. The new owner, heavy-construction magnate Larry Thompson, was introduced at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday. What isn\u2019t clear are Thompson\u2019s plans for the team name or if the club will remain at the 56,400 seat stadium. Rumours have circulated that Thompson is keen on changing the team\u2019s name back to “Eskimos”. The CFL franchise adopted the Elks name in 2021. “I don\u2019t think that\u2019s a question for today,\u201d Thompson said when asked about the team\u2019s brand. \u201cToday, I just want to be a fun, celebrative day for everybody, the fans, the city of Edmonton, the Elks club. \u201cI will be focusing in the future on ‘Double E’ more.” CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said... <\/p>\n

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