It might be a that I’m bit tired, it might be the fact that I love my city and it might be the fact that I don’t see Edmonton as just one thing but it frustrates me when people rag on the Edmonton slogan “City of Champions”

Champion:

A person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else.

Support the cause of; defend.

A person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports.

I have always felt I know a lot of Champions, people who fight for a cause, a belief, their values – their truth. The freedom we have in Edmonton is unlike other cities in Canada let a lone in the world.

• Taking an idea to a new level is Championing.
• Helping those in need is being a Champion.
• Improving your city is being a Champion.
• Supporting local business is Championing.
• Loving a team when they win or lose is being a Champion.
• Being an industry leader in health, science and technology is being a Champion.

Edmonton is filled with Champions.

My name is Sarah and I live in The City of Champions!