List of people from Edmonton

The City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has been the birthplace or a significant home to numerous famous individuals. Additionally, many Edmontonians have become worthy of note through their various charitable activities, donations, and contributions.

Actors

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Business

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Explorers and pioneers

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Musicians

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National service

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Politicians

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Religion

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  • Seraphim Storheim (born 1946), former senior hierarch for the Orthodox Church in America

Scientists

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Sports personalities

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Bobsledding

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Boxing

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Curling

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Ice hockey

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Skating

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Skiing

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  • Stanley Hayer (born 1973), Canadian freestyle skier of Czech descent
  • Jennifer Heil (born 1983), freestyle skier born in Spruce Grove, Alberta
  • Dusty Korek (born 1995), Canadian ski jumper of Polish descent
  • Ed Podivinsky (born 1970), Canadian Alpine skier of Czech descent
  • Stefan Read (born 1987), ski jumper

Soccer

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Wrestling

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Other sports

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Writers and artists

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Others

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See also

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References

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