It is with great sadness that Canada West mourns the passing of former Executive Director, Val Schneider. A lifelong contributor to university sport, Val’s impact as an athlete, coach, and administrator left an enduring legacy across the conference and beyond. As a student-athlete, Val was a four-time all-star with the Alberta Golden Bears football team and a key member of the program’s first Vanier Cup championship in 1967, earning MVP honours in the title game. He joined the University of Saskatchewan’s Faculty of Physical Education in 1973, where he spent 28 years serving as head coach of the Huskies football team and later as Athletic Director from 1980 to 1991. Val went on to serve as an Executive Member at Large beginning in 1995 before leading Canada West as Executive Director until his retirement in 2012. A true Canada West legend, Val was fittingly the first inductee into the Canada West Hall of Fame in 2019. The entire Canada West family extends our heartfelt condolences to Val’s family, friends, and loved ones.

Carter Kettyle is the best all-around player in @USPORTSca football! I'm not sure if anyone is involved in all phases of the game as he is. @UABearsFootball #BOMB

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, and friend, Gerry Inglis. Gerry and Erin were on a bike trip through Portugal with dear friends. The photo above was taken just ten minutes before his passing. His passing was fast, sudden, and he was doing exactly what he loved—having a wonderful day, full of joy and laughter, surrounded by friends and by my side. On behalf of our family, we thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.   Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Moore Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Gerry's celebration of life will follow at the Evario Event Centre in Southwest Edmonton, 3 PM. All are welcome! Erin Inglis & the Inglis Family

FB | Carter Kettyle is DOING IT ALL 🔥 ✅ TD catch ✅ TD pass ✅ TD run We're just gonna call that a touchdown hat trick 😤 @BearsandPandas x @UABearsFootball

Our gameday 50/50 is live! Click the link below to get your tickets!! Come on out and celebrate the 1980 Vanier Cup Championship team as the Bears take on the UBC Thunderbirds! Pregame tailgate starts at 430 with kickoff at 630 at Foote Field! rafflebox.ca/raffle/gbfaa-se…

BATTLE OF ALBERTA! Our gameday 5050 for tomorrow's game is live! Click the link below to get your tickets!! Pregame tailgate starts at 430 with kickoff at 630 at Foote Field! #BOMB rafflebox.ca/raffle/gbfaa-se…

It's the Battle of Alberta! Come on out to the pregame tailgate hosted by the Golden Bears Football Foundation! Tailgate starts 2 hours prior to kickoff! Theres are also a few remaining spots to tailgate. If you would like to book a spot, send us a DM! Also, make sure to grab your 50/50 tickets! Click the link below to purchase! #BOMB rafflebox.ca/raffle/gbfaa-se…

Join us for an epic ROAD GAME WATCH PARTY this Friday at 7pm at The Pint Whyte! Enjoy food and beverage deals while the Bears take on the Rams in Regina! The game will be on the big screen, so come on out and enjoy the night with Bears alumni, friends, and fans! #BOMB

Our gameday 5050 is live! Get your tickets at the link below! rafflebox.ca/raffle/gbfaa-ho…

🏈 🐻 Golden Bears Football is back — and this year, Pressure’s Home. Coach Bone’s squad is bringing the heat every snap, every game, starting Aug. 29 vs Saskatchewan at Foote Field. bearsandpandas.ca/news/2025/…

Final day to get in on the action! Everything will close today at the conclusion of the Annual Tom Wilkinson Golf Tournament! 5050 jackpot is over $1000 bucks, custom GBF golf bag, adirondack chairs, Elks Loge Experience for 6 are all up for grabs! Head to GBFALUMNI.com to learn more and explore how you can support Golden Bears Football! #GBFGOLF

Get ready to get your bid on! The silent auction, raffle, and 50/50 are now open for the Annual Tom Wilkinson Golf Tournament! Draws will take place on Saturday! Dont miss out on a custom GBF golf bag, Elks loge experience, and more! Click the links below to learn more! SA app.bidbeacon.com/#/auction/… 5050 rafflebox.ca/raffle/gbfaa-go… Raffle rafflebox.ca/raffle/gbfaa-go…

From the pros, to the kids 🫶 Big thanks to @CrystalGlassLTD for teaming up with us last week on an unforgettable kids camp! EE Alumni Andrew Jones & Ryan King led the way, sharing their love for the game and inspiring the next generation. #GoElks x @CrystalGlassLTD

Today is the LAST DAY to get your fan jerseys for the 2025 season!! Head to GBFALUMNI.COM to purchase yours today. We're also less than a month out from the 2025 Annual Golf Tournament. Limited spots remain so be sure to register now!

ELKSCENTRAL AND ELKS101 PODCAST LINKS WITH @Eddie_Steele97 AND @DeclanKrueger HERE: ELKSCENTRAL: 🍎:podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas… 🎧:open.spotify.com/show/2hVGxR… ELKS101: 🍎:podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas… 🎧:open.spotify.com/show/1TPHvO…

@USPORTSca talent is UNDERRATED! #BOMB

One of our most requested items is back for another year! Custom fan jerseys can now be purchased! This year, both our home and away jerseys are available and come in both adult and youth sizes. The deadline to get your orders in is July 11th. Head to GBFALUMNI.COM to order. 🛒 GBFALUMNI.com 📅 Deadline: July 11, 2025 Also, a reminder that early bird pricing for the Tom Wilkinson Annual Golf Tournament ends on July 1st. Get your spot now to get in on the savings!

Today is the last day to get EARLY BIRD PRICING for the Annual Tom Wilkinson Golf Tournament! The tournament is on Saturday, August 9th, this year at The Ranch Golf & Country Club. Registration includes a steak dinner, 18 holes of golf, and tons of food and drinks on the course. Time to connect with alumni old and new. Head to GBFALUMNI.COM to learn more! #GBFGT