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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

While Edmonton did not host any World Cup games in 2026, the city did welcome the world 25 years ago this summer when it became the first North American city to host World Championships in Athletics - track and field’s best athletes in a rematch of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Enjoy these memories.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

With this year’s K-Days set to open Friday, allow me to turn back the clock 35 years with a look at this brochure from the 1991 edition of the event. Enjoy.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

As the Saskatchewan Roughriders (one of the oldest pro sports teams in North America - est. 1910) take to the field for the start of the pre-season, here’s a blast from the past from my collection - dating back to the 1960s and days of legendary players Ron Lancaster, George Reed and Ed McQuarters.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Today is McHappy Day - which raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities to support the families of sick children. Here’s a flashback to a 1984 souvenir button when I was working at McDonald’s in Regina helping to pay my way through university.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

There was a K-Days (Edmonton’s summer fair) media preview today for this year’s event. How the event has evolved and changed over the past 35 years. Here’s a look at the media kit from 1991’s preview for what was known at that time as “Klondike Days”

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We recently marked the 44th anniversary of patriation of Canada’s constitution. Government leaders at the time wisely distributed this summary of the Constitution Act to high the school students - Canada’s youth - many of whom would become much of the current generation of Canada’s leaders.

Canadian Constitution highlights booklet.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A thought as the Oilers take on Anaheim - the last time the Oilers won the Stanley Cup, the team they’re facing in the first round this year didn’t even exist(see photo). For those of us of a certain vintage, it just doesn’t seem that long ago that the Oilers won the cup. Let’s do it again!

Media guide for The Mighty Ducks inaugural season 1993

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Happy Family Day. After debuting in Alberta 36 years ago, a February holiday now exists in most provinces. This is a button produced by the Alberta government to celebrate that first one in 1990.

Button multi-coloured heart with the phrase “celebrating Alberta families”

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Let us remember today those who fought for the freedoms that so many take for granted. We must remain vigilant to ensure our essential freedom are not eroded again. I pay special tribute to my father who bravely served the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War. Lest we forget. 🇨🇦

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

FAX technology actually dates back to the Second World War. Interesting article in one of the 1946 Saturday Evening Posts I have in my collection about the new technology and suggests it would fit with that other new tech of the era - FM Radio - as a transmission method rather than phone lines.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The ultimate “Canadian” generic blank cassette tape purchase was these…

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Before there was podcasting as a side hustle for many celebrities, and before TV became common place, there was radio. This ad from a 1946 edition of the Saturday Evening Post I have in my collection shows a number of celebrities with successful acting careers who also had radio shows.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I stumbled across this list of NHL player salaries published in the Edmonton Journal that I saved from the last season the Oilers won the Stanley Cup. How things have changed since then.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

As my Oilers prepare to take on the Florida Panthers in a Stanley Cup final rematch, I wanted to share some images from this Panthers inaugural 1993 season media guide, which I just stumbled upon while cleaning out some boxes in my basement. Note the first advertiser that appears in the media guide.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Cheering on my two home teams as they go into battle on the ice and with the White House. Hoping for a good outcome on both fronts.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

if you were a radio reporter in the 1980s or 1990s, you’ll know what to use this cable for.

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Big2Rob @big2rob.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Honoured and humbled by the 💕 shown to me by my colleagues on my final day before retirement from 24 years as assignment editor at CTV Edmonton. Wow!! Thank you for making it a very special day. You are all truly the best.

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