Barely a year after buying the Edmonton Elks football team, owner Larry Thompson has passed away following complications from surgery.

Thompson, former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction that he sold in 2023, was announced as the new private owner in August 2024 .

“Although I had the privilege of working with Larry for less than a year, his impact on me — and on our entire organization — was profound,” EE president and CEO Chris Morris said.

“Larry’s toughness and direct nature were matched only by his genuine care for every person connected to the Double E. He led with clarity, courage, and an unwavering belief in people.

The team said leading up to his death, Thompson suffered complications following surgery.

Over four decades with his Spruce Grove-based construction comp

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