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Robert Chambers (Bob) Edwards, (September 17, 1860 – November 14, 1922), was a Canadian newsman, provincial politician, and entrepreneur. He launched the Wetaskiwin Free Lance and the Calgary Eye Opener newspapers early in the 20th Century.

Political career
Edwards was elected in the 1921 Alberta general election as an Independent candidate. He was one of five MLAs elected in a plurality vote in that election. He died in 1922 vacating his seat.

Bob Edwards Junior High School in Calgary, Alberta is named in his honour.

The Bob Edwards Award has been presented for over thirty years annually for excellence in journalism. Notable recipients have included Rick Mercer and Gwynne Dyer.

Edwards is buried in Calgary's Union Cemetery.