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[Coldrsx]

Red Bull Crashed Ice track construction starts February 9



February 7, 2018

In preparation for the return of the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship Finale, track construction will begin February 9, 2018. Construction activities will be mainly between 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. in Louise McKinney Riverfront Park and on 101 Avenue between Jasper Avenue and 96 Street. Specific impacts include:

Road Closures
Full closure, 101 Avenue between 96 Street and Jasper Avenue, February 9 at 7 a.m. to March 19 at 12 p.m.
Full closure, Grierson Hill, February 10 and 11 between 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily and February 12 between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
West lane closure, 96 Street, south of Jasper Avenue, March 5 at 6 a.m. to March 14 at 4 p.m.

Louise McKinney Riverfront Park and Trail Access
Park and trail access will be temporarily restricted or detoured during track construction. Please obey posted signs.

Additional impacts, including road closures, parking restrictions and transit detours, will be shared closer to the event. Red Bull will release track details closer to the event.

Red Bull Crashed Ice will be held in Edmonton on March 9 and 10, 2018. The track will start on Jasper Avenue and swerve through Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. Tickets start at just $5/day and are on sale now at redbullcrashedice.com/tickets.


For more information:

On the event
redbullcrashedice.com
edmonton.ca/RedBullCrashedIce

On impacts
inforbci@gestev.com
1-833-543-7838

Media contact:
Alice Leung
Brand and Marketing
780-423-2471

[Coldrsx]

Red Bull Crashed Ice track construction this weekend & upcoming activities



February 16, 2018


Track construction closes Grierson Hill this weekend

The construction of the Red Bull Crashed Ice track continues this weekend requiring full road and shared-use path closures on Grierson Hill, February 18 between 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. and February 19 between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Track construction activities continue in Louise McKinney Riverfront Park and on 101 Avenue between 96 Street and Jasper Avenue.

See all the impacts leading up to and during the event at edmonton.ca/RedBullCrashedIce.

Attend an upcoming event for a chance to win

Challenge the Red Bull obstacle course or Sugga Skills shooting competition for your chance to win swag and tickets. You can also create your own gourmet hot chocolate and warm up by the fire.

Date: Monday, February 19
Time: 12 - 5 p.m.
Location: Silver Skate Festival, Hawrelak Park

Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., includes a meet and greet with professional Canadian
Red Bull Crashed Ice athletes
Location: Rundle Park Family Centre & IceWay

Red Bull Crashed Ice will be held in Louise McKinney Riverfront Park on March 9 and 10, 2018. Tickets are on sale now at redbullcrashedice.com/tickets.


For more information:

On the event
redbullcrashedice.com/edmonton
edmonton.ca/RedBullCrashedIce

On impacts
inforbci@gestev.com
1-833-543-7838

Media contact:
Amy Wolski
Brand Advisor
Brand and Marketing
780-495-0654

[Coldrsx]

What you need to know about Red Bull Crashed Ice



March 7, 2018

Red Bull Crashed Ice is back March 9 and 10 with a new course design to set the stage for an exciting season finale. Here’s what you need to know to have a great Red Bull Crashed Ice experience.

Getting There
Parking
There is no available public parking onsite at Red Bull Crashed Ice or the Shaw Conference Centre. Street parking and parkades are available at various downtown locations. Regular rates apply. Please be aware there is an evening event at Rogers Place on Saturday, March 10, so plan ahead.

Transit
Fans are encouraged to take transit, as many regular downtown bus routes travel near the event. Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) will also provide extra LRT and bus service. Regular fares apply. Visit takeETS.com/news for more details.

Transit detours and bus stop closures: Routes 2, 3, 5, 14, 88, 100, 109, 120, 161, 162, 308, 309 and 560 will detour due to the planned road closure on Jasper Avenue between 95A - 99 Street.

Full Road Closures Also see map below
March 9 at 9 a.m. to March 11 at 12 p.m.
Jasper Avenue, between 95A - 99 Street
Grierson Hill
95A Street, between 101 - 101A Ave
101 Ave, between 95 - 95A Street
Vehicles parked in road closure areas will be ticketed and towed.

Walking to the Site
Funicular hours will be extended to: March 9, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. and March 10, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
The underground pedway to the Shaw Conference Centre will be closed to the public March 9-10.
All trails leading into the park will be closed as of 6 p.m. on March 8 to March 11. Please obey the posted signs and use the three event site entrances only.

Taxi Zone
Taxi drop off and pick up area is on 96 Street between 103 and 103A Avenue.

Accessible Area
The accessible viewing area is on Jasper Avenue east of the Shaw Conference Centre between 96 and 97 Street. The area is in the free activation zone so a ticket is not required, however access is first-come, first-served. The accessible drop off and pick up location for Disabled Adult Transit Service (DATS) and those with approved placards is on 97 Street south of 101A Avenue.

At the Event
Tickets
Friday’s Juniors Championship and Freestyle Competition tickets are $5 (including taxes and fees) and Saturday’s Red Bull Crashed Ice race tickets are $8 (including taxes and fees). Tickets to the general admission areas are required for those aged 2 and up. Get your tickets now to avoid line ups.

Event Site and Amenities
Use one of these three entrances to access the general admission ticketed area, where access is first-come, first-served. Tickets will be for sale at each of these entrances as well.
at the top of Grierson Hill, access via 95A Street
at the bottom of Grierson Hill
via the Jasper Avenue entrance of the Shaw Conference Centre.
The event site amenities include merchandise booths, food trucks, indoor and outdoor beer gardens, giant screens and ATMs. The indoor beer garden in Shaw Conference Centre Hall ABC is part of the general admission ticketed area. No tickets are required in the activation zone on Jasper Avenue.

Hours & Schedules
Friday, March 9
4:00 p.m. Doors open
6:00 p.m. Freestyle Competition
6:15 p.m. Last Chance Qualifiers Race
8:00 p.m. Juniors Championship
9:30 p.m. Freestyle Competition - Juniors Championship Prizes

Saturday, March 10
4:00 p.m. Doors open
5:30 p.m. Event activities starts
7:00 p.m. Red Bull Crashed Ice Race starts (Men – Round of 64)
7:45 p.m. Red Bull Crashed Ice (Women – Quarter-Finals)
9:00 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Finals
9:30 p.m. Prizes
Schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.

Prohibited items include chairs, pets, glass, large signs, crash helmets, big bags, outside food and drink, selfie sticks, and weapons or lasers. Due to the uneven terrain of the event site, strollers are not recommended.

Road Closures
March 9 at 9 a.m. to March 11 at 12 p.m.


Orange: Red Bull Crashed Ice
Yellow: Valley Line LRT, N-S on cross streets maintained, Full details
White: Multi-Use Trail, Trail/Park Cautions & Closures map

Some closures extend beyond this timeframe.
This map doesn’t show all current traffic disruptions downtown.

For more information:
redbullcrashedice.com/edmonton
edmonton.ca/RedBullCrashedIce

Media contacts:
Interviews and accreditation requests:
Alison Palmieri
Edelman
416-849-3107

Amy Wolski
City of Edmonton
780-495-0654

[Coldrsx]

This jump is nuts.


@KashFida

[sdimedru]

Sweet! Going to take the kiddos down on Saturday

[Coldrsx]

MUCH better viewing options this year.

[sdimedru]

Just had a friend put me on to Greta Van Fleet... love their stuff!
Tickets on sale tomorrow for their concert at the Shaw, Sept 11th!

https://youtu.be/vhbMbiYb5bg

[SpongeG]

Edmonton back alleys and parking lots become selfie destinations

Outdoor murals attract selfies, fashion, graduation and wedding shoots
Adrienne Lamb, Rick Bremness · CBC News · Posted: Jun 09, 2018

Davina Stewart can't wait for visual artist Jill Stanton to finish her latest work, a vibrant mural on the east wall of the Varscona Theatre in Old Strathcona depicting bustling backstage life.

"It makes us feel more alive on the outside as well as on the inside, I think," says Stewart, Varscona spokesperson.

"It gives our building a strong presence. People will see it more rather than just this salmon-coloured box," she said.

...


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...lfie-1.4694712

[Coldrsx]

Edmonton is going to host one hell of a Grey Cup/Festival. The festival component is 3x + the size of our 2010 version

700' zipline from 60' above Jasper Avenue down into the river valley
140' tube slides
140' ski experience
Bungee jump experience
Giant 'mini-field'
Family zone
Sport gaming zone
Along with a whole bunch of sponsor activations
...team/sponsor hospitality parties/rooms


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dr1t3vwV4AAaub-.jpg
http://www.greycupfestival.ca

[Coldrsx]

REMINDER


http://www.greycupfestival.ca

[240glt]

Death Cab for Cutie at the Expo Centre July 13. Getting tickets as we speak!


Also got tix to Elton John on Sept 28th for my B-day. Excited for that one

[240glt]

Originally Posted by 240glt

Death Cab for Cutie at the Expo Centre July 13. Getting tickets as we speak!

Crap. Tix out on friday the 25th.

[SHOFEAR]

Hearing some interesting rumors of some concert announcements for Commonwealth this summer...including the return of a MAJOR act that is guaranteed to fill every seat in the place.

[ExcaliburKid]

Metallica?

[Harrison]

Come on Bon Jovi!

[ExcaliburKid]

I hope it's not U2 (barf)

[240glt]

The one concert I regret missing the most in my life was the Police playing at the stadium years ago. We sat out & listened to it on the front steps, as did 3/4 of our neighbors on the street. Should've been at that one, because you'll never see those guys together again

[SHOFEAR]

To clarify, a return to Edmonton, not a return to Commonwealth.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Rolling Stones?

[Hardhatdan]

Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

Rolling Stones?

Are they alive?