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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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News: An Edmonton man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing a teenage girl, after a judge found he used a position of religious authority to groom and exploit the victim. edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/e...
'Manipulated religion to exploit a child': Edmonton man sentenced to 8 years in prison for sexually abusing teen
Edmonton man sentenced to 8 years in prison after a judge found he used a position of religious authority to groom and exploit the teen girl
edmontonjournal.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Latest by @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — 'Manipulated religion to exploit a child': Edmonton man sentenced to 8 years in prison for sexually abusing teen #yeg

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'Manipulated religion to exploit a child': Edmonton man sentenced to 8 years in prison for sexually abusing teen
Edmonton man sentenced to 8 years in prison after a judge found he used a position of religious authority to groom and exploit the teen girl
edmontonjournal.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Edmonton’s City Plan calls for a future where half of the new builds are infill projects. To that end, the city is looking at ways infill projects can be approved more quickly. #yeg #yegcc

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'Wait three to six months': New city initiative in the works to fast-track Edmonton infill
Edmonton's City Plan calls for a future where half of the new builds are infill projects.
edmontonjournal.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Developer says he was told by Edmonton officials to knock down BMO building #yeg #yegcc #yegdt

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Developer says he was told by Edmonton officials to knock down BMO building
The City of Edmonton calls the site a "problem property." The Downtown Revitalization Coalition has stated that many of its members complain.
edmontonjournal.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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jonnywakefield.bsky.social
• Alberta approves muni political parties
• Idea not hugely popular, mayoral candidate of the best-funded Edmonton party says it'll go dormant post election
• 3 candidates w/ party win seats
• Party sends out fundraising email saying it won't actually go dormant
• 2/3 councillors quit the party
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Two Better Edmonton councillors drop label as party decides to carry on #yeg #yegcc

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Two Better Edmonton councillors drop label as party decides to carry on
Better Edmonton has reneged on plans to "go dormant," prompting two councillors elected under its brand to announce they are stepping away.
edmontonjournal.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Province seeks pipeline progress after Carney leaves Alberta out of latest projects #cdnpoli #abpoli

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Province seeks pipeline progress after Carney leaves Alberta out of latest projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney named seven more projects to be referred to his government's major projects office, none based in Alberta.
edmontonjournal.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Hann was a celebrated singer-songwriter and children’s entertainer in Edmonton, hosting a popular show on CTV in the '80s. #yeg

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Paul Hann, noted children's musician and Edmonton kids' show host, dies at 77
Singer-songwriter and beloved children's entertainer Paul Hann has passed away from Parkinsons and Lewy body
edmontonjournal.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Madness. Absolute madness. God I love AEW. #AEWDynamite
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 AM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Wowwwww that Women’s Blood And Guts match. Skye Blue the obvious standout, but so many incredible performances throughout. Well done👏

#AEW #AEWDynamite
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
“The sun has a solar cycle that creates a solar maximum and minimum. Right now, we’re coming off a solar maximum, which means over the past few years we’ve seen some incredible northern lights displays across Alberta and across the world." #yeg

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Colours in the sky: What's making the northern lights so bright, lately?
The northern lights have been more intense as of late. What's causing the aurora borealis to become so much brighter?
edmontonjournal.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
“We’ve seen comments about wanting to be an energy superpower, but we’ve not actually seen one bit of action from the federal government. I think that Albertans are starting to lose their patience,” Schulz said.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Alberta remains focused on Ottawa deal as pipeline proves elusive
Danielle Smith has said her government has been in the midst of what she describes as "sensitive negotiations" with federal counterparts.
edmontonjournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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The union representing more than 22,000 health-care professionals across Alberta said formal mediation is resuming with Alberta Health Services (AHS). #abpoli #ableg #abhealth

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Mediation resumes between Health sciences union and Alberta Health Services
According to the union representing health care employees, mediation has resumed between it and Alberta Health Services.
edmontonjournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
"The Conservative leader’s fall from grace has been absolutely Shakespearean. From the lofty heights of a nearly-30-point lead at the start of the year, to abject defeat — nationally, and in his own seat — just four months later."

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KINSELLA: Pierre Poilievre's political plummet has been swift and self-inflicted
Nothing has hurt the Conservative leader as much as the betrayal of floor-crossing MP Chris d'Entremont. Read more.
edmontonsun.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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edmontonjournal.com
“Yeah, when I looked up, my legs were gone, and I had a few minutes to live, and that was that"

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'I was lucky': Despite losing his legs, Armed Forces member overcomes adversity for distinguished career
In 2008, Maj. Mark Campbell lost his legs after being hit by an IED bomb, and he and his family have overcome many adversities since then.
edmontonjournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
London calling: British chai chain moves into crowded Edmonton fast-food marketplace #yeg #yegfood

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London calling: British chai chain moves into crowded Edmonton fast-food marketplace
Chaiiwala of London opens its first Edmonton location on the south side on Parsons Road, with plans for more throughout the city.
edmontonjournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Immigration cuts could make it easier for Albertans to find work: Economists “We still need a positive economic environment for employers to be willing to hire.”

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Immigration cuts could make it easier for Albertans to find work: Economists
It will allow the labour market to absorb those who are unemployed. But again, we still need job growth for that.
edmontonjournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Latest column from @keithgerein.bsky.social — As Canada gets set for major investments, it's time for Edmonton to get greedy #yeg #yegcc #cdnpoli

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Keith Gerein: As Canada gets set for major investments, it's time for Edmonton to get greedy
The new Canadian federal budget includes lots of money for infrastructure investments. Edmonton should be competing for as much as possible.
edmontonjournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
UCP policy proposals include resolutions requiring temporary residents to pay more for health care, banning on government property the display of flags representing “special interest groups,” and buying the Alberta operations of the RCMP. #abpoli #ableg

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Flags, vaccines and buying the RCMP: 35 resolutions proposed for upcoming UCP AGM
Members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party will vote on a raft of policy proposals this month.
edmontonjournal.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
It wasn’t just a house — it was a historic home, and Edmonton doesn’t have a lot of that, Ken Freeland said.
“And we’ve got one less now.” #yeg

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Edmonton infill arsons: Historic 1935 show home an offshoot casualty
Ken Freeland lost his historic show home to the arson that destroyed two neighbouring infill homes in Glenora.
edmontonjournal.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
#BREAKING Edmonton Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns from Parliament edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Edmonton Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns from Parliament
Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux will resign his seat in the House of Commons.
edmontonjournal.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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jonnywakefield.bsky.social
NEWS: An Edmonton police officer has been charged for allegedly entering a woman's home while on duty and sexually assaulting her. He and the service are also facing a $1.5 million lawsuit. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
On-duty Edmonton police officer charged with unlawfully entering woman's home, sexually assaulting her
An Edmonton police officer accused of following a woman into her home and groping her while on duty is facing sexual assault charges.
edmontonjournal.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
"The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on Thursday announced it has charged Edmonton Police Service Const. Renzo Geronimo with sexual assault, unlawful confinement, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, and breach of trust." #yeg

edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
On-duty Edmonton police officer charged with unlawfully entering woman's home, sexually assaulting her
An Edmonton police officer accused of following a woman into her home and groping her while on duty is facing sexual assault charges.
edmontonjournal.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
trevorrobb.bsky.social
Trump looks like an android who just had their on switch turned off. Completely void of emotion.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM