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trevorrobb.bsky.social

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Deputy managing editor at the Edmonton Sun and Edmonton Journal. Send news tips: trobb@postmedia.com. AEW fan #WrestleSky 🤼‍♂️

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Playing Metro: Exodus right now (first time diving into the series) and wow this is an incredibly brutal, unforgiving game. That said, I am enjoying the immersion, crafting and exploring but man I’m dying a lot. A lot, a lot.

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Edmonton mayor @andrewknack.bsky.social respondes to the shuttering of BioWare: “The video game industry is what it is today because of BioWare. They changed how storytelling and video games work and you can see the impact that had on this industry.” #yeg edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto...

edmontonjournal.com'A deep loss': Edmonton-based video game company BioWare shutting downIn a social media post on Wednesday, BioWare said that after three decades of working in the video game industry, it will be closing.

"What generations of BioWare built together is something to celebrate and remember. These games became so much more because you played them, debated your choices, fell in love with the characters, and made these worlds your own." #BioWare #yeg edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto...

edmontonjournal.comEdmonton-based video game company BioWare shutting downIn a social media post on Wednesday, BioWare said that after three decades of working in the video game industry, it will be closing.

Voters in Louis Bull Tribe are having to wait to cast their ballot in Monday’s Alberta Referendum after the local polling station ran out of ballots. “They should have been better prepared but you can also look at this as people are coming out." #ableg edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

edmontonjournal.comAlberta referendum live updates: Louis Bull Tribe runs out of ballots | 1.3 million advanced and special votes castAlbertans are heading to the polls Monday to determine the province's future in Canada and whether it should make changes to immigration

The new October poll by Leger shows support for remaining in Canada has increased from 65% in August to 74% this month. Support for voting in favour of Option 2 has decreased from 23% in August to 21%. #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

edmontonjournal.comSupport for Alberta remaining in Canada steadily rises ahead of Oct. 19 referendum: Leger pollAlbertans supporting the province remaining in Canada steadily rises ahead of Oct. 19 referendum, according to a new Leger poll.

“I had Oilers season tickets for about four years, the price increases were crazy each season. You couldn’t sell most games, if you couldn’t go, without taking a loss. I didn’t even want to make a profit, just get my money back." #LetsGoOilers edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

edmontonjournal.comExpect more empty seats for next Oilers homestandAttendance for Thursday's loss was second-lowest in Rogers Place history; and lots of seats remain for upcoming games

Results from a new survey by Abacus Data show 67 per cent of respondents said after the Oct. 19 referendum, they want the government to move on and focus on issues such as affordability, health care and job security. #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

edmontonjournal.comMajority of Albertans are ready to move on from the Oct. 19 referendum: pollNew Abacus Data polling shows most Albertans want the government to move on from the referendum and focus on key issues like affordability.

Apparent street racing incident involving a BMW. An 18-year-old motorcyclist is facing dangerous driving charges after a crash that killed one and injured three at a central Edmonton bus stop — including a baby in hospital with life-threatening injuries. edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/e...

edmontonjournal.comMan killed, baby hospitalized after motorcyclist, 18, slams into Edmonton bus stopAn 18-year-old motorcyclist is facing dangerous driving charges after a crash that killed one and injured three at an Edmonton bus stop.

“There’s been at least a couple COVID outbreaks declared at different wards in the hospital. There are signs that there is COVID spreading amongst the patients on a ward, so then they close the whole ward, and we are still trying to cohort patients." edmontonjournal.com/news/covid-p...

edmontonjournal.comCOVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."

“An hour and a half!” “Easy breezy.” “Glad that there’s long lineups. I’d be more concerned if there was no lineup.” “It’s absolutely ridiculous that there are 10 pieces of paper." “Stupid. Wasting money, tax money.” #ableg #yeg edmontonjournal.com/news/advance...

edmontonjournal.comFrom 'cumbersome' to 'easy breezy': Advance voting on referendum nets mixed reactionsEdmonton voters had mixed reactions and dealt with varying wait times Tuesday as advance voting opened for the Alberta referendum.

Former UCP premier Jason Kenney joined former NDP premier Rachel Notley to warn Albertans about the potential dangers of separating from Canada. Kenney and Notley agreed there will need to be a lot of soul-searching within the UCP post-referendum. #ableg edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

edmontonjournal.com'Winners of Canadian confederation': Kenney, Notley make case for unityTwo former premiers from opposite ends of the political spectrum say that UCP must endure a post-referendum reckoning

Advance voting begins today on the 10 referendum questions. Parking lot at my polling station is 100% packed, only on-street parking available. There was no line to get in but one was quickly forming as I left. “Very steady,” one volunteer told me. #abvote #ableg #cdnpoli

We’re looking for Edmonton’s most spook-tacular houses and community halls this Halloween. Email chuculak@postmedia.com about any local homes you think go above and beyond with decorations in October.

Latest #ableg Leger poll: • Premier Danielle Smith's approval rating (38%) has fallen below NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi (39%). • 48 per cent of identified UCP members told Leger they will vote to separate. • 70% total support for staying in Canada. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/gunt...

edmontonjournal.comGunter: Alberta separatists, Premier Smith, take biggest hits in latest Leger pollDanielle Smith and Alberta separatists see bad news in Leger poll on separation, voter intention

"Taxpayers can't afford for us to keep sprawling — every new suburb needs new roads, pipes, firehalls and bus routes — that lands on your tax bill forever," Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack said Thursday. #yegcc #ableg edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto...

edmontonjournal.comEdmonton mayor slams 'uninformed directive' after province intervenes on city infill rulesEdmonton city staff scramble to meet a last-minute directive from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith overhauling the city's growth plans.

Speaking ahead of Thursday’s announcement, Official Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi accused Smith of circumventing the democratic will of Edmontonians. “This is a municipal responsibility. Full stop.” #yeg #yegcc #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

edmontonjournal.com'We have to step in': Alberta orders Edmonton to roll back its infill policiesThe Alberta government is set to introduce province-wide rules limiting infill development while mandating Edmonton to roll back its bylaws.

Smith said she understands the resentment that’s still aimed at former prime minister Justin Trudeau. But she said that Ottawa’s relationship with Alberta has changed under Prime Minister Mark Carney. #abpoli #cdnpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/premier...

edmontonjournal.com'Canada can work': Premier Smith voted for stay option in referendum, wants Albertans to follow suitAhead of Oct. 19 referendum, premier says she believes Alberta is finally in a strong position in confederation

Lawyers for the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) appeared in an Edmonton courtroom Tuesday afternoon seeking to overturn restrictions imposed by the governing United Conservative Party (UCP) on access to the provincial voters list. #ableg edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

edmontonjournal.comAlberta NDP in court challenging referendum voter list access restrictionOpposition New Democrats say the list opens the door to voter fraud while the UCP say the changes protect personal information

"The actions of Alberta separatists probably don’t meet the definition of treason. Still the separatists sound like traitors to me, especially when this country is locked in a trade war with the very administration the separatists are playing footsie with." edmontonjournal.com/opinion/lorn...

edmontonjournal.comLorne Gunter: 'Selling out': Alberta separatists seek help from south of borderSeparatists also reportedly discussed with the Americans giving them preferential access to our critical minerals.

A judge has ordered the Alberta government and AHS to disclose records they had been fighting to keep private from the agency’s former chief executive officer Athana Mentzelopoulos as she pursues her $1.7 million wrongful dismissal lawsuit. #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

edmontonjournal.com'Gaps and deficiencies': Government and AHS ordered to disclose records in Mentzelopoulos lawsuitGovernment and AHS records including meeting minutes and email attachments must be disclosed to the former AHS CEO, a judge ruled