About Us

In The Beginning

The Mill Woods Grizzlies were incorporated as a not-for-profit society in 1996. The organization was founded by Mario Miles Sr. (son of Grey Cup winner and CFL Hall of Famer Rollie Miles), who recognized the need for a new minor football team on Edmonton’s growing south side. Mario’s vision was to create an opportunity for youth to engage in football while fostering a sense of community. His  mission was clear: to provide the best minor football program in Edmonton and enhance the quality of sporting and community life for all members.

That first year, Peewee and Atom teams participated in a league with the Sherwood Park Minor Football Association. In 1997, Bantam and Peewee teams joined the Capital District Minor Football Association (CDMFA). The Atom team was revived in 1999.

Since 1998, the Grizzlies have had an active dedicated Board of Directors, with Annual General Meetings and election of officers. The Board organizes a variety of activities to foster the development of the football program, with a primary focus on fund-raising and finances, social activities, and communication with parents.

Mario was not only the founder of the Mill Woods Grizzlies, but a true visionary whose passion, dedication, and compassion inspired all who knew him. Through his tireless efforts, Mario Miles Sr. built more than just a football organization—he created a community, a movement, and a lasting legacy that will continue to impact lives for generations.

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