In Photos: Oilers' Evander Kane takes part in Embers Casino's groundbreaking ceremony in Alberta

Modified Oct 23, 2024 06:12 GMT

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane recently participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking event at a local resort and casino in Alberta. The Oilers forward is taking his time away from the ice to fully recover from the series of surgeries he underwent late in the offseason.

On Tuesday, Kane shared a couple of photos and videos from the groundbreaking ceremony of the Embers Casino expansion. Kane joined a group of guests who were at the local community event and posed for pictures with a shovel at the ceremony.

The expansion of the Embers Casino was officially announced by the Enoch Cree Nation and River Cree Resort. The project will add over 22,500 square feet of space, introduce a second entrance, and bring in 275 additional slot machines to their setup.

The River Cree Resort shared on Instagram that this expansion will create more opportunities for entertainment and will meet growing demand.

This is the latest in a series of upgrades for the resort, which has seen growth since its last major expansion in 2019. That expansion introduced new gaming tables, slot machines, and dining options while also adding advanced ventilation systems to provide a better guest experience.

Evander Kane and family spend day out at a farm

Earlier this week, Evander Kane and his fiancee Mara Teigen spent a delightful day with their children celebrating Halloween and Fall activities at a farm. Teigen shared moments from their outing on her Instagram stories.

One of the pictures showed Kane sharing a quiet moment with his young son while sitting in a cornfield. In another, their daughter, Kensington, explored the play area in her pink jacket and boots.

The family also strolled through the farm, with Kane holding his son's hand as they walked past a sign for the “Corn Cob Express.” In another snap, Kensington was standing on a haystack.

Beyond the Halloween fun, Teigen recently shared exciting news—she and Kane are expecting a baby girl. The couple revealed the gender through an Instagram video, where they popped a balloon filled with pink confetti.

Teigen expressed her joy, calling the day unforgettable and sharing how much she loves being a mom. She even joked about her dream of having five children as the couple already cares for three.

Kane, who is recovering from hernia surgery, is also thrilled with their growing family which includes Kensington, Kane’s daughter from his previous marriage. He proposed to Mara Teigen in September with the help of his three children who wore T-shirts spelling out "Will you marry me?"

Kane shared the special moment on Instagram, expressing how lucky he feels to have Teigen, while she responded by calling him the "love of my life."