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The Edmonton Elks have signed Ed Hervey, their vice-president of football operations and general manager, to a new contract extension that keeps him with the team for an unspecified but significant period. Since starting his second tenure in November 2024, Hervey has led the Elks to a strong 13-5 record and first place in the West Division, setting up their first home playoff game since 2015. The announcement follows another extension given to head coach Mark Kilam earlier this week.

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On October 30, 2026, the Edmonton Elks signed their vice-president of football operations and general manager, Ed Hervey, to a contract extension for the "foreseeable future," though details were not disclosed. Hervey rejoined the Elks in November 2024 and has led them to a 13-5 record this season, securing first place in the CFL’s West Division. Under his guidance, the Elks will host their first home playoff game since 2015 next weekend against either the B.C. Lions or Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division final. Hervey previously helped turn a struggling 4-14 team into Grey Cup champions in 2015 and has an overall record of 81-81 as a CFL general manager, including stints with other teams like the B.C. Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This extension follows the recent contract extension for head coach Mark Kilam through the 2029 season.

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The team announced Friday that Hervey will remain with the club for the “foreseeable future” but did not disclose terms of the deal. Hervey, who started his second stint with the Elks in November 2024, has guided the team to a 13-and-5 record and first place in the CFL’s West Division this season.

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🔮 The team announced Friday that Hervey will remain with the club for the “foreseeable future” but did not disclose terms of the deal. Hervey, who started his second stint with the Elks in November 2024, has guided the team to a 13-and-5 record and first place in the CFL’s West Division this season.

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The Edmonton Elks have signed vice-president of football operations and general manager Ed Hervey to a contract extension. asserted

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The Elks will host their first home playoff game since 2015 when they entertain either the B.C. Lions or Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division final next weekend. asserted

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Hervey previously served as Edmonton’s general manager from 2013 to 2016, helping turn a 4-14 team into Grey Cup champions in 2015. asserted

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He has an 81-81 career record as a CFL general manager, which also includes stops with the B.C. Lions (2018-19) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2024). asserted

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The announcement comes two days after the Elks extended head coach Mark Kilam’s contract through the 2029 season. asserted

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2026. asserted

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