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Tidbit: While 1975 was a dud, those teams met in 2005. That game was an OT classic won by Edmonton. That was their last meeting. – at Edmonton, Alberta

Tidbits: Montreal and Edmknton met in the first Grey Cup game in Calgary in 1975. Because of cold and wind, it was one of the worst GC games ever. Edmonton won 9-8. – at Edmonton, Alberta

UPDATE:Elks defeated BC 28-16 before a frenzied crowd of 40, 000 at Commonwealth Stadium. – at Edmonton, Alberta

BREAKING: EDMONTON ELKS WILL MEET MONTREAL IN THE 113TH GREY CUP, NOVEMBER 15 IN CALGARY. – at Edmonton, Alberta

UPDATE: Elks kick a 27-yard field goal to move ahead 28-16 with 3:25 remaining.

UPDATE: Elks JJ Ross recovers a BC fumble and returns is 62 yards to the Lions 10

UPDATE: Edmonton touchdown pass, Fajardo to Mack, 23 yards. Finally, some breathing room for one team. Elks 25, Lions 16. Elks missed extra point.

UPDATE: Elks PK Blanchard hammers home a 46-yard field goal. Elks 19, Lions 16 (11:45 remains)

UPDATE: RB Justin Rankin returns to the game for Edmonton.

UPDATE: Lions answer the Elks touchdown with one of their own. Nathan Rourke runs eight yards into the end zone. Tied at 16, 14:14 remains. At this stage, no idea who wins this game and the right to face Montreal.

UPDATE: Cody Fajardo putting the Elks on his back. Completed 17 of 20, rushed for 73 yards (Rankin is on the sidelines). A seven point lead is not a secure lead. But Elks are in the lead position at 16-9. One more quarter and someone is heading to Calgary!

UPDATE: Cody Fajardo bails his team out of a first and 30 jam, then drives the team into the endzone (five yard run) Fajardo also had a 15 yard run on the drive which was extended by a 15-yard Lions Penalty. Elks 16, Lions 9. Fajardo 73 yards rushing.

UPDATE: Elks offense gets back in gear with a 10 play, 68 yard drive, setting up a field goal. Makes the game Lions 9, Elks 9. Elks previous four drives ended with punts.

Attendance for the West Final in Edmonton announced at 40, 182. Tremendous atmosphere for the game.

UPDATE: Lions lead 9-6 at the half. Lions better team in the second quarter. Elks have punted on their last four possessions. Really not much to choose between the teams.

UPDATE: Elks defense rallies to hold Lions to a FG. Two trips to the Red Zone for BC. two FG. Scored tied at 6.

UPDATE: Lions offense kicks into gear. Eight play, 53 yard drive results in a FG. EE 6, BC 3.

INSTA-ANALYSIS: First quarter is all Elks. Edmonton 102 yards offense, BC 23. But Elks need to end big drives with a TD. EE 6, BC 0

TIDBIT: West representative will occupy the Calgary dressing room during Grey Cup week