The Edmonton Energy were a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League . It was founded in 2007 as the Edmonton Chill until the name was revoked in August 2008, after allegations of misconduct were filed with the league regarding Troy Barns, the majority shareholder in the team.
21-761: On 27 January 2009, the Edmonton Chill were renamed Edmonton Energy. Eleven local business owners, led by businessman, chartered accountant, and mayoral candidate David Dorward came together to keep the IBL in Edmonton. Paul Sir was head coach and general manager of the Edmonton Energy. The Edmonton Energy formerly played their home games at the MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness at MacEwan University , just north of Downtown Edmonton , but moved to
42-603: A game. This larger-than-life Energy team captain brings an impressive resume with his re-signing to the Edmonton IBL team. He began his career on the starting line for the Georgetown Hoyas. Scruggs was named an IBL All-Star in both the 2008 and 2009 Energy seasons, he spent two years in the NBA-D League as a professional rookie and has played for various FIBA leagues around the world. Most importantly, Scruggs
63-517: A short online apology, stating that “while [he] was not alone in sharing this belief at the time, [he is] relieved that such fears have not been validated in the following three years.” To be specific, these comments involved him stating his concerns that transgender bathroom laws would permit young men to walk into girl's restrooms whenever they were so inclined. Executive Council of Alberta The Executive Council of Alberta (the Cabinet )
84-647: Is a body of ministers of the Crown in right of Alberta , who along with the lieutenant governor , exercises the powers of the Government of Alberta . Ministers are selected by the premier and typically (but not always) sit as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). It is the provincial equivalent to the federal Cabinet of Canada . Executive councillors are styled "the Honourable". A change
105-701: Is a graduate of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and the University of Alberta . David Cameron DORWARD, FCPA, FCA is registered as a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta (CPA Alberta). Dorward has contributed to the community through various volunteer and community works including sitting on various local and provincial boards. This includes coaching youth basketball and organizing basketball programs for communities within
126-474: Is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Dorward ran for mayor of Edmonton in the 2010 Edmonton municipal election . He finished in second place and was defeated by Stephen Mandel . Two years later Dorward ran for a seat to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the electoral district of Edmonton-Gold Bar as a Progressive Conservative candidate. He defeated five other candidates to win
147-556: Is energized to be back as a part of the 2011 team in Edmonton. "I am super motivated to win it all this year; that has been my goal from day one in Edmonton. [W]e have a great team coming into training camp so our expectations are very high and I expect us to be a pretty good team this year- stay tuned for something special." In April 2011, the Energy signed the Premier Basketball League's 2010-2011 official Player of
168-584: The Cabinet of Canada . As federal and provincial responsibilities differ there are a number of different portfolios between the federal and provincial governments. The lieutenant Governor , as representative of the King of Canada , heads the council, and is referred to as the Governor-in-Council. Other members of the Cabinet, who advise, or minister to, the vice-regal representative, are selected by
189-611: The " Butterdome " (or Universiade Pavilion), located at the University of Alberta in the Windsor Park / Garneau area. The Energy was the second Canadian team in the International Basketball League, as Vancouver , British Columbia also had a team called the BC Titans . The team folded in the summer of 2012 due to financial problems. The Edmonton Energy finished the regular season at the top of
210-468: The 2011 season, and coined them the "NRG Girls." The team is coached by former Grant MacEwan University dance coach and former Edmonton Crush coach Danielle Alasaad. It is composed of 13 dancers from Edmonton and surrounding areas. Girls on the team range from age 17 to age 25. Team captain and All-Star Lee Scruggs, is an exciting leader. Standing 6’11", ‘Captain Leezy’ cannot help but announce his presence in
231-458: The Club announced that it would be back for the 2011 season. Andrew Parker , Edmonton Energy guard, stated "We will play this year with a chip on our shoulder and show the fans that we deserve it." . The team also announced that Rick Stanley will take over as the club's general manager for the 2011 season. The Energy's head coach is Skouson Harker. The Edmonton Energy launched a dance team for
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#1732791145973252-635: The IBL with a 17-3 record. The entire starting five of Will Funn (Portland State), J.R. Patrick (Santa Clara), Steve Sir (Northern Arizona), Skouson Harker (Oregon), and Lee Scruggs (Georgetown) were named 2009 IBL All-Stars. The team managed to split with the Los Angeles Lightning in LA, who eventually won the Playoffs. LA featured six former NBA players, including Bryon Russell and Lamond Murray . Edmonton had another solid season in
273-466: The IBL, with the team finishing 14-6. The Energy ended the regular season with a 2-1 series victory over the LA Lightning. Will Funn, Rashaun Broadus (BYU), Steve Sir, Dave Patten (Weber State), and Skouson Harker were named 2010 IBL All-Stars. Lee Scruggs was also named Honorable Mention for his veteran leadership and superb shooting as the team captain. On 30 June 2010, it was announced by
294-541: The Year, Quinnel "Q" Brown. "Q" stands 6 feet 6 inches tall. He is a solid 37% 3 point shooter & an aggressive defenseman. Prior to the season's first game, "Q said that he was, "looking forward to a strong regular season with the goal being to win the championship and play with a good group of guys." During their home opener, the Energy had a 129 - 107 victory over the Bellingham Slam on Friday, May 20. They lost
315-403: The advice of the premier of Alberta and Executive Council of Alberta. The lieutenant governor is restricted by custom and constitutional convention . The Lieutenant Governor performs constitutional, ceremonial and social duties. The current premier is Danielle Smith , who was sworn in as the 19th premier on October 11, 2022. The Executive Council of Alberta is similar in structure and role to
336-580: The electoral district of Edmonton-Gold Bar in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 2012 to 2015. He has lived in Alberta since the mid 1950s and currently resides in Edmonton . Dorward is the approved United Conservative Party candidate for the electoral riding of Edmonton-Gold Bar for the 2019 Alberta provincial election. Dorward served in the Alberta cabinet with Premier Jim Prentice . He
357-687: The electoral division of Edmonton-Gold Bar. Dorward received the Top 50 Alumni award, chosen for the differences he made within our communities. In 2005, Dorward led and founded the initiative that raised $ 38M for the building of the Saville Community Sports Centre (GO Centre), a 195,000-square-foot GO Centre located at the University of Alberta south campus area. The center was opened for use in September 2011. Dorward
378-499: The following two games in the series against the Bellingham Slam. The following weekend, the team played one home-game in Edmonton, and then travelled to Raymond, Alberta and Olds, Alberta where they won the entire series against the USA All-Stars. Friday: 131 - 123, Saturday: 140 - 91 and Sunday: 115 - 82. David Dorward David Cameron Dorward ECA (born January 22, 1952) is a Canadian politician who represented
399-917: The seat for his party, before being defeated by the NDP's Marlin Schmidt. As an MLA for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Dorward held various roles including: In 2017, the United Conservative Party was formed under Jason Kenney in a historic merger of the Progressive Conservative Party and the Wildrose Party, with 95% approval. In March 2019, leading up to the Alberta provincial election, Dorward's transphobic social media comments from 2016 resurfaced. Dorward responded to these comments in
420-578: The team's ownership group that the team will not be participating in the 2010 playoffs in Portland , Oregon . After finishing second in the Continental Conference, the Energy qualified for the playoffs with a 14-6 record, however team ownership stated that they did not have enough money to fund the trip. Coach Paul Sir finished his career with the Edmonton Energy with a 31–10 record over his two years as head coach. On February 11, 2011
441-496: Was made to the protocol in 2022 and former members who were living on February 6, 2022 (the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II ) are now honorary members of the council and are styled "the Honourable" for life (unless removed from membership for an indictable offence). Members and honorary members use the post-nominal letters "ECA". The executive powers in the province lie with the lieutenant governor and are exercised on
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