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.
Imagine the goalie table vibes at the Oilers West Edmonton Mall autograph session tonight...
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Imagine the goalie table vibes at the Oilers West Edmonton Mall autograph session tonight...
News: Edmonton police say they've broken up a chapter of One Order Motorcycle Club, an outlaw biker gang associated with the Hells Angels that was setting up shop in the city.
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
News: Edmonton police say they've broken up a chapter of One Order Motorcycle Club, an outlaw biker gang associated with the Hells Angels that was setting up shop in the city.
For anyone following this man's saga, he's now fixed, named and adoptable from a reputable organization.
Oh and we overestimated his age so he might end up being huge lol infinitewoofs.com/our-cats/ado...
Oh and we overestimated his age so he might end up being huge lol infinitewoofs.com/our-cats/ado...
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
For anyone following this man's saga, he's now fixed, named and adoptable from a reputable organization.
Oh and we overestimated his age so he might end up being huge lol infinitewoofs.com/our-cats/ado...
Oh and we overestimated his age so he might end up being huge lol infinitewoofs.com/our-cats/ado...
Me: yeah Star Trek DS9 is one of my favourite shows, I watch it every couple of years
Average DS9 fan: I made a Facebook page that will share every individual frame from all 176 DS9 episodes in order. It has fewer than 800 followers and I don't care.
Average DS9 fan: I made a Facebook page that will share every individual frame from all 176 DS9 episodes in order. It has fewer than 800 followers and I don't care.
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Me: yeah Star Trek DS9 is one of my favourite shows, I watch it every couple of years
Average DS9 fan: I made a Facebook page that will share every individual frame from all 176 DS9 episodes in order. It has fewer than 800 followers and I don't care.
Average DS9 fan: I made a Facebook page that will share every individual frame from all 176 DS9 episodes in order. It has fewer than 800 followers and I don't care.
Underrated moment in the Ryan Lizza post is when he's like "also I organized her shoes one time, which I think we can all agree was pretty great of me"
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Underrated moment in the Ryan Lizza post is when he's like "also I organized her shoes one time, which I think we can all agree was pretty great of me"
Spotted near the bus stop in Edmonton. I’m no expert but I think something not entirely above board may have happened here.
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Spotted near the bus stop in Edmonton. I’m no expert but I think something not entirely above board may have happened here.
I'm often saying this www.vanityfair.com/news/story/o...
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I'm often saying this www.vanityfair.com/news/story/o...
No! Full stop! There were medieval peasants less credulous than this!
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
No! Full stop! There were medieval peasants less credulous than this!
Yikes: A tuberculosis outbreak has been declared in inner-city Edmonton. 12 people have gotten sick this year. Two recently confirmed in October, suggesting it's spread.
November 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Yikes: A tuberculosis outbreak has been declared in inner-city Edmonton. 12 people have gotten sick this year. Two recently confirmed in October, suggesting it's spread.
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.