Get the Top, Local stories delivered to your inbox! Click here to join the daily Vernon Matters newsletter.
Edmonton Elks' Justin Rankin (5) and Kaion Julien-Grant (11) celebrate a touchdown against the Ottawa Redblacks during second half CFL football action in Edmonton on Thursday, July 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan
By The Canadian Press

Elks RB Rankin, Als WR Philpot, Bombers QB Brown named CFL’s top players for Week 6

Jul 14, 2026 | 11:01 AM

TORONTO — Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin, Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot and Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Dru Brown have been named the CFL’s top players for Week 6.

Rankin earned top honours after he rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns and added a receiving touchdown in a 40-17 win over Ottawa on Thursday.

He has now rushed for over 100 yards in four of five games this season.

Philpot caught nine of 10 targets for 132 yards and one touchdown in a 37-30 victory over Calgary on Saturday.

Brown, starting in place of injured star Zach Collaros, completed 25 of 31 passes for 339 yards and a touchdown in a 30-21 win versus Toronto on Friday.

Hole in One
Charity golf tournament raised $47K for local groups
45m ago
Election 2026
Teresa Durning seeking reelection with Stronger Vernon campaign
48m ago
Water Shortage
RDNO wants operators to seek water transfers as some have service shut off
19h ago

This marks the third player-of-the-week honour for Rankin, Philpot, and Brown.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 14, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

Other Matters

Advisory Issued
Water quality advisory issued for Killiney Beach water system
Residents connected to the Killiney Beach water system are being advised to boil their tap water after the Regional District of Central Okanagan issued a Water Quality Advisory.The advisory was issued due to increased turbidity, or cloudiness, in the water supply, and affects all properties connected to the system.As a...
48m ago
Read More
Hole in One
Charity golf tournament raised $47K for local groups
A charity golf tournament raised thousands of dollars for local organizations.The fifth annual Kal Rotary Charity Golf Tournament saw over 100 golfers tee off at the Vernon Golf and Country Club June 4, during which they raised $47,000 for organizations in the North Okanagan."From golfers to sponsors to prize dono...
48m ago
Read More
Lengthy Project
Spall Road upgrades underway, construction to continue through 2026
Construction is underway on transportation upgrades along Spall Road between Bernard Avenue and Highway 97, with work expected to continue through November 2026.The project will take place in phases and includes road reconstruction, underground utilities, new lighting and traffic signals, sidewalk and curb upgrades, pa...
51m ago
Read More
Election 2026
Teresa Durning seeking reelection with Stronger Vernon campaign
A member of Vernon city council will aim to keep her position in the council chambers.Teresa Durning announced Monday, June 13, that she would run in the municipal election in October.Durning stated she would continue to maintain her promise to be available to listen and discuss issues with the public, while also build...
52m ago
Read More
Water Shortage
RDNO wants operators to seek water transfers as some have service shut off
Agricultural properties in the North Okanagan are facing a new water supply challenge.The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) said some users in the area had reached their full seasonal water allocation and, as per Greater Vernon Water policy, their agricultural water service would be shut off.The RDNO encourage...
19h ago
Read More
Splash Around and Cool Down
Lavington Outdoor Pool opened over the weekend
A local amenity people use to escape the heat opened over the weekend.The Lavington Outdoor Pool faced several delays to its opening due to mechanical issues that needed immediate repairs.The pool's system was fixed and it was able to open and give people a place to cool off Saturday.The pool will remain open for use t...
21h ago
Read More
Vehicle Disabled, Man Arrested
Spike strip used to stop fleeing vehicle
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP had to disable a vehicle in order to make an arrest Saturday evening.At around 6 p.m. July 11, police received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked outside a residence on 25th Avenue.Police responded and located the vehicle travelling on 24th Avenue, but when officers tried to initiate a t...
22h ago
Read More
New Program
Okanagan College adding new medical lab programs with provincial funding
Okanagan College is expanding its health-care training options with a $1.5 million investment from the Province of British Columbia to help launch new Medical Laboratory Technologist and Medical Laboratory Assistant programs.The programs, expected to begin in September 2027, will provide students with hands-on training...
22h ago
Read More
Catch basin treatments
Second round of mosquito control underway
Mosquito control crews are back out across the Central Okanagan for a second round of roadside catch basin treatments.Crews are placing larvicide pouches in catch basins to help prevent mosquito growth and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus.Residents can also help by removing standing wate...
23h ago
Read More

What Matters

Hole in One
Charity golf tournament raised $47K for local groups
45m ago
Election 2026
Teresa Durning seeking reelection with Stronger Vernon campaign
48m ago
Water Shortage
RDNO wants operators to seek water transfers as some have service shut off
19h ago
Vehicle Disabled, Man Arrested
Spike strip used to stop fleeing vehicle
21h ago
May 2027 Camps
NFL coaches coming to Vernon for Global Gridiron camps
23h ago