Edmonton Locals Raise Concerns as Stanley Cup Final Leads to Several Changes in the City

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On Wednesday, Rogers Place in Edmonton was bustling with around 20,000 Oilers fans cheering and chanting “We want the Cup!” And the Oilers made sure that they got a step closer to fulfilling that wish by marking their first victory in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final series by defeating the defending champions 4-3.A 35-year championship drought since their last Stanley Cup win in 1990, and fans are eager to bring it back this time. But hey, with the excitement peaking in the city of Edmonton, fans aren’t just feeling the heat on the ice, but also in their wallets! Let’s say beneath all these cheers and chants, there’s a wave of unease, quietly rising. But what exactly? Well, something that has the locals talking and questioning!Woz on X shared an update on X stating the concerns amidst the buzz of the Stanley Cup Finals. “Uber prices in Edmonton right now are wild. I’m not surprised, given it’s 4 p.m., but paying $70 to go from the north side to downtown is shocking,” the post read. Well, that’s a jaw-dropping surge in the fares across the city, isn’t it?Uber prices in Edmonton right now are wild. I’m not surprised, given it’s 4 p.m., but paying $70 to go from the north side to downtown is shocking.— Woz (@itsWozzz) June 6, 2025This is a developing story…The post Edmonton Locals Raise Concerns as Stanley Cup Final Leads to Several Changes in the City appeared first on EssentiallySports.