Kordell Jackson and the Edmonton Elks are playing winning football just in time for their Labour Day clash with the Calgary Stampeders.

Edmonton (4-6) rides a three-game win streak into its road contest Monday versus Calgary (7-3). The Stampeders come in having won two straight in the first meeting this season between the provincial rivals.

Calgary has won 10 of the last 12 Labour Day contests. The two teams meet again Sept. 6 at Commonwealth Stadium.

The Elks have climbed into playoff contention. Although they remain fifth in the West Division, they're just four points behind third-place Winnipeg (6-4) and trail fourth-place B.C. (5-6) with a game in hand.

Even a fourth-place finish could secure Edmonton its first playoff berth since 2019. If the No. 4 team in the West has more points

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