2021 Edmonton Folk Fest cancelled amid COVID-19 variant spread and vaccine uncertainly
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2021 Edmonton Folk Fest cancelled amid COVID-19 variant spread and vaccine uncertainly
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April 12, 2021
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival announced the event will not take place at Gallagher Park this summer due to coronavirus variants and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, festival organizer Terry Wickham announced Monday. It's hoped the outdoor festival can take place in August 2022.
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2021 Edmonton Folk Fest cancelled amid COVID-19 variant spread and vaccine uncertainly00:51 | April 12, 2021 -
Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Wednesday, July 30, 202502:03 | July 30, 2025 -
Jasper marks 1 year since thousands fled wildfire ahead of townsite devastation21:48 | July 22, 2025 -
Plenty to see and do in Jasper National Park04:25 | July 22, 2025 -
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Alberta Next panel to hold town halls soon08:09 | July 8, 2025 -
Bull rider becomes safety advocate after suffering life-altering brain injury03:14 | June 26, 2025 -
Edmonton teacher facing child pornography charges01:21 | June 25, 2025 -
Stanley Cup final: Edmonton Oilers fans gear up for Game 601:38 | June 17, 2025 -
Sherwood Park hit with heavy rainfall Sunday night01:26 | June 16, 2025 -
Edmonton police release video of crash to issue warning about street racing00:55 | June 13, 2025 -
Canada to increase defence spending06:48 | June 12, 2025 -
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PickUp app offers handyman services06:46 | June 2, 2025 -
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City council wants to change how safety is handled on Edmonton public transit system07:12 | April 11, 2025 -
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2021 Edmonton Folk Fest cancelled amid COVID-19 variant spread and vaccine uncertainly00:51 | April 12, 2021
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Edmonton afternoon weather forecast: Wednesday, July 30, 202502:03 | July 30, 2025
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Jasper marks 1 year since thousands fled wildfire ahead of townsite devastation21:48 | July 22, 2025
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Plenty to see and do in Jasper National Park04:25 | July 22, 2025
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Jasper commemorates 1 year since wildfire evacuation02:38 | July 22, 2025
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Alberta Next panel to hold town halls soon08:09 | July 8, 2025
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2021 Edmonton Folk Fest cancelled amid COVID-19 variant spread and vaccine uncertainly
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April 12, 2021
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival announced the event will not take place at Gallagher Park this summer due to coronavirus variants and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, festival organizer Terry Wickham announced Monday. It's hoped the outdoor festival can take place in August 2022.
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