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K97's Pete Potipcoe Drives the Ford EcoSport at Kentwood Ford Every month, both Kentwood Ford and Team Ford partner up with our friend from K97, Pete Potipcoe, to showcase the best Ford models available at either of our dealerships. Over the last month, we let Pete drive an all-new 2019 Ford EcoSport SE. Take a look at what this compact, family-friendly vehicle has to offer! About the Ford...

Lyndsey Smith Drives the Ford EdgeWhile Kentwood Ford sells its fair share of trucks and Mustangs, we also carry family-friendly vehicles for your everyday Edmontonians (and super-practical fleet vehicle vans, but that's for another post). No matter whether you need an SUV to pack all your gear, or bring the entire family along for the trip, there's Ford vehicle for you. That's why we asked our friend...

Kira Paran Drives the Ford Explorer!Here at Kentwood Ford, we don't just sell F-150s to your regular rough-and-tough Albertans. We also carry a wide variety of Ford vehicles perfect for any household, small or large. That's why we asked our friend Kira Paran to help showcase some of the best Ford has to offer in the SUV side! Known for her lifestyle blog, Northern Style Exposure, Kira has been driving...

Why you should drive your business forward with the Ford TransitAs a local business ourselves, we at Kentwood Ford understand how challenging the day-to-day hustle can be for small business owners. It's a 24-hour job with no overtime pay, and when you have to take things up with the boss about compensation, you remember: "Oh yeah that's right, I am the boss. I'm so tired." If you're looking to make...

Check out K97's Pete Potipcoe in our 2019 F-350 King Ranch®Every month, your friends at Kentwood Ford and K97 team up to showcase the best Ford models Albertans can get their hands on. Last month, K97's own Pete Potipcoe drove in an all-new Ford Super-Duty F-350 King Ranch® edition. Check out what this bad boy has to offer!About the Ford Super DutyThe 2019 edition of the acclaimed heavy-duty...

How to survive the long Holiday road trip driveHappy holidays from all of us here at Kentwood Ford! While some of you plan to travel out of town for the holidays season, we just wanted to send out a few friendly reminders to make sure you and your family stay safe while travelling on the road. Whether you're making the trip to Calgary or coming back home to Edmonton, here's a few things to keep in...

The Coldest Edmonton Winter Ever RecordedIt's about that time of year when Edmontonians start complaining about how cold it is outside. "Oh my god, it took me an hour and a half to get through the Henday," one of your coworkers will probably announce to the entire office. "My back is killing me from all that shovelling and ice scraping this morning," says your one neighbour to the other as he conveniently...

How to make sure your Oilers tickets are realHockey season is in full effect here in Edmonton, and us Oilers fans are piling in front of Rogers Place night after night to catch the game. But, no matter whether you're getting tickets ahead of time, or you decide to get some last-minute, you have to stay cautious about where you're getting them from. Love for the Oilers in this city is strong and a lot...

Meet Our Gear for a Year Winner, Featuring Leon Draisaitl Just a few days ago, we took our first-place winner of Kentwood Ford's annual Gear for a Year Facebook contest out to receive their grand-prize: $1000 worth of hockey gear, given by none other than Oilers superstar, Leon Draisaitl! Check out our recap of everything that went down, below!For the uninitiated, we hold an annual contest on...

Our Edmonton Oilers at Kentwood Ford: Ryan Nugent HopkinsWe're taking another trip down memory lane to look back at some of the Edmonton Oilers that have dropped by our dealership over the years. Being one of the oldest Ford dealers in Edmonton, Kentwood Ford has had our fair share of friendly faces stop by over the years. As the first overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, our alternate captain Ryan...

Explore the Spooky & Haunted Locations of Edmonton with Kentwood FordDoes the sound of your leaking faucet or flickering lights keep you up at night? Are you the kind of person that runs up the basement stairs immediately after turning the lights off, while running the risk of tripping on your face? Then you should look away and read no further--unless you want to sleep with one eye open for the rest...

Our Edmonton Oilers Over the Years at Kentwood Ford: Jordan EberleKentwood Ford has been a proud part of the Edmonton community for almost 50 years. With that time and dedication, it's no surprise that we've seen a few friendly faces stopping by our north Edmonton dealership, such as the Edmonton Oilers! Over the years, we've helped some of the most prolific members of our beloved NHL team purchase...

Navigating the Challenges of Edmonton DrivingRemember the last time you got through the Henday in less than half an hour during peak hours? Yeah, me neither, but that's just the way it is with Edmonton driving. We all have places to be and things to do, and while Edmonton people are generally nice, you can see their darker side emerge once they get behind the wheel. If you're the type that generally...

Things to do in Edmonton on Labour Day WeekendThis beautiful summer is unfortunately coming to an end! Sigh! Kids will be going back to school soon and that always welcome winter friend is ready for their chilly annual visit.... But before the leaves turn yellow and start falling, enjoy the last Summer long weekend outdoors with your family. Keep reading to find out what you can do with your friends...

The Go Auto Original: A Look at Kentwood Ford's HistoryOur dealership has been a staple in northern Edmonton over the last 50 years. With that time, comes a lot of history that has defined how we operate as a Ford dealership today. Read on to learn how Kentwood Ford became the premier Ford dealership it is, today.The First Go Auto DealershipFounded in 1970, Kentwood Ford already established itself...

What's the Meaning Behind the August Civic Holiday?Another summer long weekend in the books--oh yeah! But why's that? While August is widely known as the only month with no significant holidays, many provinces across the country celebrate a Civic holiday during the first week. Each province or region celebrates it differently, with many businesses, schools, and post offices choosing to close for the...

Get Signed Oilers Gear at Kentwood FordSigned Oilers Gear at Kentwood All Season LongGene Principe and Bob Stauffer (in the video above) are here to tell you about the newest, easiest way to get your hands on signed Oilers gear.All you have to do is visit Kentwood Ford on the north side!Lucic, Eberle, and Nurse were at the dealership a few days ago signing sticks, pucks, posters, and jerseys. You name...