Kenney, Hinshaw to give Tuesday COVID-19 update as Alberta pauses AstraZeneca first doses
Alberta’s top doctor and premier are expected to provide a live COVID-19 update on Tuesday.
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Kenney, Hinshaw to give Tuesday COVID-19 update as Alberta pauses AstraZeneca first doses
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WEATHER | Edmonton weather for May 11: Warm and a bit unsettled
We have a few showers just off to the south and southwest of Edmonton this morning. Most (probably all) of the city will miss out on that. But, parts of south and west Edmonton may get a bit wet this morning.
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