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Long-time Global Edmonton weather anchor Kevin O’Connell retires

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Global Edmonton’s longtime weatherman retires
Global Edmonton's beloved weather specialist Kevin O'Connell has retired from the job, delivering his final forecast on Sunday. The morning news team gathered to celebrate and wish him well, including a send off with cake. – Jul 28, 2024

After more than 30 years on Edmonton airwaves, long-time Global Edmonton weather anchor Kevin O’Connell said good-bye to viewers Sunday morning.

O’Connell was surrounded by family, friends and co-workers on-set as he closed his last show before heading into retirement.

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He started his broadcast career in Red Deer, Alta., in the 1980s, before joining ITV First News (now Edmonton’s Global News Morning).

He spent the last 24 years anchoring the weekends at Global Edmonton.

 

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