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Global News
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Residential parking problems arise during Edmonton summer events
Some central Edmonton residents say major events in the city are causing major problems for residential parking. People living close to festival venues in and around the city's core say they're having trouble navigating their own neighbourhoods, especially this past weekend with several events taking place. There was the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Kinsmen Park and nightly Riverhawks baseball games at the nearby Re/Max Field, and The Weeknd held a concert which drew nearly 55,000 people to Commonwealth Stadium northeast of downtown. That's all in addition to the annual K-Days at the Edmonton Expo Centre grounds, which leads to people parking in the surrounding Highlands, Virginia Park and Cromdale neighbourhoods. Virginia Park resident Lallie Loucks says each year, there is a growing number of vehicles parking on her street when events like K-Days get underway. Story continues below advertisement 'Did I say musical vehicles? I park my car and hold the spot. And then, when my daughter comes home, I move my car to the garage,' Loucks explained. Loucks said she sees empty parking lots near her, such as at Concordia University, so she questions whether it comes down to affordability. 'Maybe they need to offer more discounted parking for people, or a park and ride,' she suggested. 1:47 Edmonton city council mulling possible changes to parking enforcement While no Edmonton resident owns the street in front of their home and anyone can park there, outsiders parking in the area takes away from space residents or their own visitors might use. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Virginia Park isn't part of parking restrictions during major events like other central neighbourhoods such as ones near Commonwealth Stadium are. Loucks feel there is not enough parking enforcement by the city. Story continues below advertisement She's worried for what the neighbourhood could look like when the Edmonton Heritage Festival takes place in the nearby Borden Park next month. In the Rossdale neighbourhood, located between the downtown core and the North Saskatchewan River, Todd Paskall described his street as a zoo, as people parked there to attend either the Riverhawks game or the Great Outdoor Comedy Festival. 'We've had some cars going around, jamming both lanes. It could potentially be a problem for the firetruck at the end of the neighbourhood to get out,' he said, in reference to Edmonton Fire Station 21 at the end of 101 Street beside the river. 1:32 Great Outdoors Comedy Festival on this weekend at Kinsmen Park Paskall is a fan of the Riverhawks, and loves to see the popularity of the team grow. However, he'd like to see more communication with its patrons about respecting the surrounding neighbourhoods. Story continues below advertisement 'We're fully supportive of it. Just manage the parking a bit better. Give patrons another option. Give them more information,' Paskall said. 'On the website and on their ticket, it tells you where to park. It doesn't tell you where you can't park.' Residents living in the MacCauley neighbourhood also told Global News their roads were packed with parked vehicles on the night of The Weeknd concert at Commonwealth Stadium, making it challenging to get around. Packed roads around 90 street and 112 avenue during The Weeknd Concert at Commonwealth Stadium. The city said enforcement officers were dispatched to Rossdale andthe neighbourhoods surrounding Commonwealth over the weekend. 'While there was no parking at Commonwealth Stadium and parking restrictions in neighbourhoods around the stadium, seven dedicated parking enforcement officers issued 167 tickets and towed 30 vehicles,' a City of Edmonton spokesperson said in a statement. Story continues below advertisement Near the baseball stadium, 43 parking tickets were issued on Saturday and Sunday for the Riverhawks games. 5:18 Lots of fun at the ballpark this weekend As for K-Days, the city said it received three parking complaints from the Viriginia Park neighbourhood. 'An officer has been assigned to patrol this area for the remainder of K-Days. We ask residents or visitors in Virginia Park and other surrounding areas to continue contacting 311 using the app if there are any parking or traffic safety issues during the event,' the spokersperson said. Staff at K-Days are also reminding people that there are options to park, including paid parking lots at the EXPO Centre's East Parking Lot, Bellevue Community Centre, Concordia University, and the shuttered Coliseum arena. 'Additionally, we encourage folks to make use of the public transit options, including park & rides at the Belvedere, Clairview, Davis, Eaux Claires, Stadium and Lewis Farms Transit Centres; as well as the Coliseum LRT and bus stations,' a spokesperson for K-Days told Global News in a statement.
CBS News
10-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Sacramento Kings assistant Luke Loucks returns to Florida State as Seminoles coach
Sacramento Kings assistant coach Luke Loucks is returning to Florida State to take over as the coach of the Seminoles. Florida State announced the hire on Sunday. The 34-year-old Loucks is replacing Leonard Hamilton, who is stepping down at the end of this season. A Clearwater native, Loucks played at Florida State from 2008-12. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds as a senior and was part of a Seminoles team that defeated Miami, Duke and North Carolina on consecutive days to win the ACC Tournament title in March 2012. Loucks had been an assistant coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings since 2022. He also has worked for the Golden State Warriors, helping the team win NBA titles in 2017 and 2018, and Phoenix Suns. Jim Moran will replace Loucks when the Kings take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night, according to a league source. There is no official word on who will be a permanent replacement. Loucks has not been a head coach at the college or NBA level. But his experience working with NBA coaches like Steve Kerr and Mike Brown, along with his knowledge of the challenges of Florida State's job, made him an attractive candidate. "We will have a standard that we stick to on and off the court that will help build a championship-level culture," Loucks said. "I am privileged to have seen firsthand what winning feels like at Florida State, and I am hungry for more." After playing pro basketball for three seasons in Europe and one in the NBA's developmental league, Loucks has focused on player development in his three NBA stops. In Sacramento, he was in charge of the Kings' defense — an area that Hamilton prioritized during his 23 seasons as Florida State's coach. "Luke was an exceptional Seminole player who played a key role in leading Florida State to its first ACC championship," said Hamilton, 76. "I'm very proud to see him return as head coach of a program he helped elevate to such great heights." Florida State (17-14, 8-12) is the No. 11 seed for the ACC tournament, playing on Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Athletic director Michael Alford said the search included college coaches and assistant coaches with extensive experience. But administrators opted not to pay a significant buyout to a college coach and chose Loucks in a search that ramped up after Hamilton announced his plans on Feb. 3. "Luke will bring a unique combination of qualities to our program, and I'm excited to begin the next chapter of our basketball history under his leadership," Alford said. "Throughout basketball at both the professional and collegiate levels, Luke has earned a reputation as one of the rising stars in coaching."
Washington Post
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Luke Loucks returning to Florida State to take over as Seminoles coach
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Luke Loucks is returning to Florida State to take over as the coach of the Seminoles. Florida State announced the hire on Sunday. The 34-year-old Loucks is replacing Leonard Hamilton , who is stepping down at the end of this season. A Clearwater native, Loucks played at Florida State from 2008-12. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds as a senior and was part of a Seminoles team that defeated Miami, Duke and North Carolina on consecutive days to win the ACC Tournament title in March 2012.
NBC Sports
09-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Luke Loucks returning to Florida State to take over as Seminoles coach
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Luke Loucks is returning to Florida State to take over as the coach of the Seminoles. Florida State announced the hire on Sunday. The 34-year-old Loucks is replacing Leonard Hamilton, who is stepping down at the end of this season. A Clearwater native, Loucks played at Florida State from 2008-12. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds as a senior and was part of a Seminoles team that defeated Miami, Duke and North Carolina on consecutive days to win the ACC Tournament title in March 2012. Loucks had been an assistant coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings since 2022. He also has worked for the Golden State Warriors, helping the team win NBA titles in 2017 and 2018, and Phoenix Suns. Loucks has not been a head coach at the college or NBA level. But his experience working with NBA coaches like Steve Kerr and Mike Brown, along with his knowledge of the challenges of Florida State's job, made him an attractive candidate. 'We will have a standard that we stick to on and off the court that will help build a championship-level culture,' Loucks said. 'I am privileged to have seen firsthand what winning feels like at Florida State, and I am hungry for more.' After playing pro basketball for three seasons in Europe and one in the NBA's developmental league, Loucks has focused on player development in his three NBA stops. In Sacramento, he was in charge of the Kings' defense — an area that Hamilton prioritized during his 23 seasons as Florida State's coach. 'Luke was an exceptional Seminole player who played a key role in leading Florida State to its first ACC championship,' said Hamilton, 76. 'I'm very proud to see him return as head coach of a program he helped elevate to such great heights.' Florida State (17-14, 8-12) is the No. 11 seed for the ACC tournament, playing on Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Athletic director Michael Alford said the search included college coaches and assistant coaches with extensive experience. But administrators opted not to pay a significant buyout to a college coach and chose Loucks in a search that ramped up after Hamilton announced his plans on Feb. 3. 'Luke will bring a unique combination of qualities to our program, and I'm excited to begin the next chapter of our basketball history under his leadership,' Alford said. 'Throughout basketball at both the professional and collegiate levels, Luke has earned a reputation as one of the rising stars in coaching.'
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Luke Loucks returning to Florida State to take over as Seminoles coach
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Luke Loucks is returning to Florida State to take over as the coach of the Seminoles. Florida State announced the hire on Sunday. The 34-year-old Loucks is replacing Leonard Hamilton, who is stepping down at the end of this season. A Clearwater native, Loucks played at Florida State from 2008-12. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.3 rebounds as a senior and was part of a Seminoles team that defeated Miami, Duke and North Carolina on consecutive days to win the ACC Tournament title in March 2012. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Loucks had been an assistant coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings since 2022. He also has worked for the Golden State Warriors, helping the team win NBA titles in 2017 and 2018, and Phoenix Suns. Loucks has not been a head coach at the college or NBA level. But his experience working with NBA coaches like Steve Kerr and Mike Brown, along with his knowledge of the challenges of Florida State's job, made him an attractive candidate. 'We will have a standard that we stick to on and off the court that will help build a championship-level culture,' Loucks said. 'I am privileged to have seen firsthand what winning feels like at Florida State, and I am hungry for more.' After playing pro basketball for three seasons in Europe and one in the NBA's developmental league, Loucks has focused on player development in his three NBA stops. In Sacramento, he was in charge of the Kings' defense — an area that Hamilton prioritized during his 23 seasons as Florida State's coach. 'Luke was an exceptional Seminole player who played a key role in leading Florida State to its first ACC championship,' said Hamilton, 76. 'I'm very proud to see him return as head coach of a program he helped elevate to such great heights.' Florida State (17-14, 8-12) is the No. 11 seed for the ACC tournament, playing on Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Athletic director Michael Alford said the search included college coaches and assistant coaches with extensive experience. But administrators opted not to pay a significant buyout to a college coach and chose Loucks in a search that ramped up after Hamilton announced his plans on Feb. 3. 'Luke will bring a unique combination of qualities to our program, and I'm excited to begin the next chapter of our basketball history under his leadership,' Alford said. 'Throughout basketball at both the professional and collegiate levels, Luke has earned a reputation as one of the rising stars in coaching.' ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and
