Daryl Katz Press
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FEATURE: How Daryl Katz’s ICE District has transformed downtown Edmonton
On a typical Oilers game night, downtown Edmonton is teeming with activity stretching for multiple blocks in every direction. In the hours leading up to puck drop, thousands of fans are gathering in one of three main connected public spaces: ICE District Plaza, directly in front of the Oilers home arena Rogers Place; Ford Hall, […]
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EOCF donates $1 million to help Albertans affected by wildfires
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) has donated $1 million to the Canadian Red Cross to help support Albertans affected by wildfires. The Government of Canada and Government of Alberta will both match the EOCF’s donation, making a grand total of $3 million in support of Canadian Red Cross humanitarian efforts in the province. Read […]
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Daryl Katz – The Hockey Writers
Daryl Katz (born May 31, 1961) is the founder and chairman of Katz Group of Companies, one of the largest privately-owned companies in Canada. The organization has pharmacy, sports and entertainment, and real estate development businesses. Katz is also a generous philanthropist. In 2006, he donated $7 million to the University of Alberta Faculty of […]
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FEATURE: The Next Chapter for Daryl Katz and OEG
The story of the Edmonton Oilers, team owner Daryl Katz, and the team’s ICE District is one of bold ambition and even bolder execution. Located in the National Hockey League’s northernmost market, the Oilers and Katz have spent the past 15 years looking to defy expectations — both locally and globally — and not only […]