Jonny Wakefield
@jonnywakefield.bsky.social
Edmonton Journal/Sun reporter on the justice beat, covering courts, crime, policing and corrections. American who moved to Canada, stray cat re-homer and (hopefully not totally insufferable) distance runner.
Took Mr. Crazy Guy (aka Hal aka Mr. Game 7) to animal care :( he’s gonna have a great life but still tough to say bye
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Took Mr. Crazy Guy (aka Hal aka Mr. Game 7) to animal care :( he’s gonna have a great life but still tough to say bye
I've been unable to find a single article about the Friesen decision, which I suspect is because it came out one month into COVID.
But this is what it says, and I have watched appeals in which it's led to child sex offenders getting longer sentences.
But this is what it says, and I have watched appeals in which it's led to child sex offenders getting longer sentences.
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I've been unable to find a single article about the Friesen decision, which I suspect is because it came out one month into COVID.
But this is what it says, and I have watched appeals in which it's led to child sex offenders getting longer sentences.
But this is what it says, and I have watched appeals in which it's led to child sex offenders getting longer sentences.
Today on Facebook dot com: an account using AI to make fake Holocaust content for clicks (I can find no other instances of this image). Nauseating.
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today on Facebook dot com: an account using AI to make fake Holocaust content for clicks (I can find no other instances of this image). Nauseating.
On some level he understands the import of this moment, but also oooooh butterfly toy
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
On some level he understands the import of this moment, but also oooooh butterfly toy
It is so wild to see an athlete in these circumstances having this much fun??
November 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
It is so wild to see an athlete in these circumstances having this much fun??
This guy literally followed my wife home, had to be picked up because he insisted on following across a busy road, and now he gets to watch game 7 of the World Series.
November 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This guy literally followed my wife home, had to be picked up because he insisted on following across a busy road, and now he gets to watch game 7 of the World Series.
It’s literally what he said and has been reported by basically every single news outlet?
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s literally what he said and has been reported by basically every single news outlet?
Vague but distressing news from Valleyview, Alta.: RCMP and animal welfare groups "have taken in hundreds of surrendered animals, including cats, dogs, horses and other livestock, in varying states of distress. Charges are currently pending approval."
October 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Vague but distressing news from Valleyview, Alta.: RCMP and animal welfare groups "have taken in hundreds of surrendered animals, including cats, dogs, horses and other livestock, in varying states of distress. Charges are currently pending approval."
Yes I reverted to the Mariners for a bit there (justifiably), but if anyone doubts my bona fides, I refer you one of my two Justin Smoak jerseys
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Yes I reverted to the Mariners for a bit there (justifiably), but if anyone doubts my bona fides, I refer you one of my two Justin Smoak jerseys
It’s taken a few days to get over, but I’ve come to accept the Mariners fell so the Jays could execute Crimson Sky. Masterful gambit.
October 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
It’s taken a few days to get over, but I’ve come to accept the Mariners fell so the Jays could execute Crimson Sky. Masterful gambit.
Home plate Marlins jersey guy: the biggest sicko of Canada
October 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Home plate Marlins jersey guy: the biggest sicko of Canada
The harm reduction argument in sports betting always gets me, like what percentage of people who bet because they can do so easily on their phone would be going to shady bookies if there were no alternative. My guess is not many. apnews.com/article/spor...
October 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The harm reduction argument in sports betting always gets me, like what percentage of people who bet because they can do so easily on their phone would be going to shady bookies if there were no alternative. My guess is not many. apnews.com/article/spor...
Look Edmonton has bigger things to worry about when it comes to local elections but look at the difference between the voter sticker you get here versus my home town
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Look Edmonton has bigger things to worry about when it comes to local elections but look at the difference between the voter sticker you get here versus my home town
"We should know for sure who the mayor is by now"
October 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"We should know for sure who the mayor is by now"
Edmonton police are about to give more details on the Samuel Bird case, after the missing teen’s body was found and a man charged with his murder. Will post highlights.
October 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Edmonton police are about to give more details on the Samuel Bird case, after the missing teen’s body was found and a man charged with his murder. Will post highlights.
From the inbox: the former director of the Law Enforcement Training Program in Lac La Biche (this appears to be a program at the local college) has been charged with sexual assault against a trainee. RCMP say there may be other victims.
October 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
From the inbox: the former director of the Law Enforcement Training Program in Lac La Biche (this appears to be a program at the local college) has been charged with sexual assault against a trainee. RCMP say there may be other victims.
BREAKING: police have located the remains of missing Edmonton teen Samuel Bird and charged 27-year-old Bryan Farrell with his murder.
October 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BREAKING: police have located the remains of missing Edmonton teen Samuel Bird and charged 27-year-old Bryan Farrell with his murder.
Knack is variously polling with a huge lead at 41% (online poll, but Janet Brown, so probably good quality) and in 2nd at 17% (Abacus, start of Oct., don't know their rep). Still huge # of undecideds, plus Edmonton Elections has been upfront about not having results night of...
October 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Knack is variously polling with a huge lead at 41% (online poll, but Janet Brown, so probably good quality) and in 2nd at 17% (Abacus, start of Oct., don't know their rep). Still huge # of undecideds, plus Edmonton Elections has been upfront about not having results night of...
Situation report: dog in a sweater tied up outside the Edmonton courthouse 🙁
October 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Situation report: dog in a sweater tied up outside the Edmonton courthouse 🙁
When none of your housecarls has a fresh sword arm
October 11, 2025 at 5:07 AM
When none of your housecarls has a fresh sword arm
The news is police have narrowed down the search area for Samuel Bird's body. No longer the triangle containing thousands of square kms they previously ID'd.
October 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The news is police have narrowed down the search area for Samuel Bird's body. No longer the triangle containing thousands of square kms they previously ID'd.
Best case scenario but Vicious is an extremely loveable Dominican-Canadian man who clangs dingers for a living, and also we got an extended backstory showing him as a chubby little kid hanging out with his dad
October 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Best case scenario but Vicious is an extremely loveable Dominican-Canadian man who clangs dingers for a living, and also we got an extended backstory showing him as a chubby little kid hanging out with his dad
NEWS: the lead detective in the Samuel Bird case is holding a media avail near Carrot Creek at noon. 160km west of the city. No word on what it's about but I doubt they'd call media out there such short notice if it wasn't significant.
October 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
NEWS: the lead detective in the Samuel Bird case is holding a media avail near Carrot Creek at noon. 160km west of the city. No word on what it's about but I doubt they'd call media out there such short notice if it wasn't significant.