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By Curtis Galbraith
USports Football

Ljuden named Canada West All-Star

Nov 9, 2026 | 3:20 PM

Grande Prairie-raised Matthew Ljuden has been named to the Canada West Football All-Stars team. 

Ljuden has been named to the team as the centre. 

He is in his fifth year with the University of Alberta Golden Bears. 

The Golden Bears say on social media that this is the second time in his career he has been named to the all-star squad and is the lone Golden Bear on the team. 

Ljuden played high school football at St. Joe’s.

He was also picked by the Edmonton Elks in this year’s CFL draft.

by Curtis Galbraith