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trevorrobb.bsky.social
@trevorrobb.bsky.social
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Assistant managing editor at the Edmonton Sun and Edmonton Journal. Send news tips: trobb@postmedia.com. AEW fan #WrestleSky 🤼‍♂️
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From @drkristopherwells.bsky.social — "I think Heated Rivalry shows that queer stories are human stories and they’re important stories that everybody should be able to embrace and learn from.” #yeg #HeatedRivalry

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Heated Rivalry fever strikes Edmonton
The hit book and TV series has become a national phenomenon, and Edmonton has joined the party
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January 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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"On Wednesday, the provincial government introduced a series of regulatory changes establishing the framework under which gambling companies like BetMGM, FanDuel, or DraftKings could legally accept wagers in Alberta." #ableg #abpoli

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Alberta seeks to draw private operators to online gambling market under new regulations
Companies that currently are only lawfully able to operate in Ontario could begin legally operating in Alberta in the coming months.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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"Even with fewer people, the oilpatch is producing close to seven times more oil and gas than it did in comparable years."

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Alberta's oilpatch cut 10,000 jobs last year — even as production soared
The province produced about 122 million barrels of oil in 2011. Last year, Alberta produced nearly 1.4 billion barrels of oil by November.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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From @matthewblack.ca — Land deal between Mraiche company and Alberta government under auditor general investigation #ableg

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Land deal between Mraiche company and Alberta government under auditor general investigation
The auditor general launched an investigation in August into the deal that saw a numbered company led by MHCare's founder profit $300,000
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January 13, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Bill is in the mail: How Edmonton property-tax assessment works #yeg #yegcc

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Bill is in the mail: How Edmonton property-tax assessment works
"This is not just thumbs in the air, taking guesses at what we might be assessing properties for, They do have accreditation. They know what they are doing."
edmontonjournal.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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From @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — The law society also accuses Rath of improper communication with politicians and public health officials including Trudeau, Tam, ex-Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and former Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw
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Alberta separatist lawyer threatened 'war crimes', 'murder' charges over COVID vaccine, law society claims
Separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath is challenging claims he breached professional conduct rules by writing to government officials during the COVID-19 pandemic — but admits he used "overly aggressive" lan...
edmontonjournal.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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"Chief medical officer of health Dr. Vivien Suttorp told reporters on Tuesday Alberta experienced a large wave of influenza A H3N2, which has now peaked, but warned the season isn’t over." #abhealth

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Alberta flu wave peaks but hospital crisis far from over, doctors say
Doctors say the 'medical disaster' in hospitals is far from over, with 'people suffering and dying in waiting rooms meters from care'
edmontonjournal.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Knack continued: “I don’t think anyone is satisfied with how it’s gone. At the end of the day, what most people are saying is the current service level isn’t enough. With the budget we have, crews are doing as good of a job as they can." #yeg
January 13, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Edmonton mayor @andrewknack.bsky.social: “It’s incredibly infuriating to see there’s still folks leaving their cars on the street. There’s really no excuse. I think now it’s time to take the next step for enforcement." #yeg #yegcc

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'Incredibly infuriating' — Edmonton mayor sounds off on neighbourhood snow removal
Andrew Knack says he wants snow removal to be major discussion point in next four-year budget cycle deliberations
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January 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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“No one wants to be the first company to ask for more of their employees to come work in the office. But, once you have a couple of really big ones, then everybody is ready to kind of walk in lockstep.” #yeg #yegdt

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'Light at the end of the tunnel': 2025 saw signs of recovery in Edmonton's office market
As office vacancy rates ended the year at pre-pandemic levels, market watchers are predicting a more bustling downtown in 2026.
edmontonjournal.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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The warm spell will stick around all week & we'll have a chance at some more record-setting temperatures in the coming days. Here's your Monday WxBlast video:
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Jan. 12 WxBlast
The warm spell will stick around all week and we'll have a change at some record-setting temperatures in the coming days. Here's your Monday WxBlast video:
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January 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Latest from @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — Tensions flare as trial for man charged in deadly Edmonton police chase gets underway

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Tensions flare as trial for man charged in deadly Edmonton police chase gets underway
WETASKIWIN — A judge repeatedly sighed and accused lawyers of dragging their feet on the first day of testimony in the trial of a man charged in a deadly police chase in Edmonton.
edmontonjournal.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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“Following recent events in Australia, as well as ongoing conflicts taking place in various countries across the globe, we want to assure our local faith communities that, regardless of denomination, your safety is our priority." #yeg

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Police charge Edmonton man over threats to Jewish community
Police arrested Amjad Jaradat last month and charged him with uttering threats he allegedly made towards the Jewish community.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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“What’s happened over time is we’re accepting now when we see 50 in the waiting room. That’s just situation normal at our hospital.” #yeg #ableg #abhealth

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UCP pilot projects at Edmonton’s Royal Alex hospital yet to cure jammed ERs, doctors say
The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton is the centre of numerous Alberta government pilot projects it hopes will alleviate hospital burden.
edmontonjournal.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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"For half a century, Red Diamond House Restaurant has been a staple for Chinese cuisine in the Idylwylde area of east-central Edmonton. But this month, once its remaining stock is sold, the eatery will be closing its doors." #yeg

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'Saying goodbye to an old friend': Popular Edmonton Chinese restaurant closing after 50 years
Red Diamond House Restaurant in Edmonton's Idylwylde community will close its doors in mid-January. Tracy Luu, 79, has owned the eatery for 37 years.
edmontonjournal.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Latest from @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — "A Parkland County man who stored a cache of handguns in a shipping container has been handed a $1,500 fine after one of the weapons was stolen and used in a mass shooting."

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Parkland County man whose gun was used in Edmonton mass shooting given $1,500 fine
A Parkland County man who stored a cache of handguns in a shipping container has been handed a $1,500 fine after one of the weapons was stolen and used in a mass shooting.
edmontonjournal.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Latest from @matthewblack.ca — Take Back Alberta (TBA) founder David Parker is vowing to continue his legal battle with Elections Alberta as he readies to face a contempt of court charge in the coming weeks over unpaid fines. #ableg #abpoli

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'Endless war': Take Back Alberta's David Parker vows prolonged fight with Elections Alberta
Take Back Alberta and its founder David Parker were fined over $110K by Elections Alberta for breaches of election advertising rules
edmontonjournal.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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"Chinatown gates are not decorative façades; they are symbolic structures traditionally built with materials that convey permanence, respect, and cultural integrity — such as stone, brick, wood, glazed tile, or cast concrete." #yeg

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Edmonton Chinatown collective calls for proper materials to rebuild Harbin Gate
City wants to use modern materials to keep project within budget, advocates say doing so will reduce the gate's revitalization effectiveness
edmontonjournal.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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"He’s the club president. And the fact he was never held accountable in that position, much less a 30-day suspension for a parent who got physical, that’s ridiculous."

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'Money is replaceable ... it's about the experience': Edmonton parents out thousands after minor-soccer meltdown
Southwest United's president was suspended for 30 days after confronting the coach of a U18 team.
edmontonjournal.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Something with little if any precedent in Canadian law happened in a central Alberta courtroom today: a judge ordering the removal of a Crown prosecutor for mishandling evidence edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/a...
'Just astounding': Alberta judge removes prosecutor from trial of man charged in deadly police chase, slamming handling of eyewitness evidence
An Alberta judge is removing a Crown prosecutor from a case, saying she is "absolutely astounded" by his handling of eyewitness evidence.
edmontonjournal.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Latest from @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — 'Just astounding': Alberta judge removes prosecutor from trial of man charged in deadly police chase, slamming handling of eyewitness evidence

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'Just astounding': Alberta judge removes prosecutor from trial of man charged in deadly police chase, slamming handling of eyewitness evidence
An Alberta judge is removing a Crown prosecutor from a case, saying she is "absolutely astounded" by his handling of eyewitness evidence.
edmontonjournal.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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"Alberta teachers are finding literacy and numeracy screening tests for early-years students to be unhelpful and, in some cases, frustrating." #abed #ableg #abpoli

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Province defends mandatory student screenings but some Alberta teachers say they're unhelpful
A recent survey mandatory screeners for K-3 students shows Alberta teachers are frustrated with the policy and most disagree with it.
edmontonjournal.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Latest from @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — Three years' prison for violent offender arrested in Edmonton with 3D-printed gun #yeg

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Three years' prison for violent offender arrested in Edmonton with 3D-printed gun
Leading police on a foot-chase with a 3D printed gun in his pocket has landed a man with a history of violence with three years' prison.
edmontonjournal.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Jacob Frey: "To ICE -- get the fuck out of Minneapolis"
January 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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“I believe I may be the predominant target of these individuals as I openly challenged the minister of health, Adriana LaGrange, and her staff, on a number of matters." #ableg
January 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM