For Immediate Release
EDMONTON, July 22, 2024 – Global Edmonton just announced that much-loved Weather Specialist, Kevin O’Connell, will be retiring at the end of this month. Kevin will deliver his last weather forecast during Global News Morning on Sunday, July 28.
Known and admired for his playful personality, Kevin has helped Edmontonians plan their day for over two decades with local weather updates on Global News Morning and on Global News Hour at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on weekends.
“I have had the pleasure of working at Global Edmonton for 24 years and got to work with some of the very best people in the broadcast industry,” said Kevin O’Connell. “I would like to thank our audience for allowing me to be part of your routine for all these years and welcoming me into your homes. I hope I’ll see you all around our great city.”
Kevin began his broadcast career over 40 years ago in Red Deer, Alberta, eventually moving to co-host ITV First News (now Edmonton’s Global News Morning). Deeply involved in the community, he will continue to support organizations such as the Edmonton Humane Society, Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and the Edmonton Police Service Chorus.
“Kevin O’Connell is defined by his quick wit, excellent sense of humour, and deep love for the city he calls home,” said Brent Williamson, News Director/Station Manager, Global Edmonton. “He has been a champion for Edmonton and a trusted source for news and weather for generations of Albertans. We wish him well and hope he has a long healthy retirement.”
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A previous version of this story called him “beloved”. He was not beloved, he WAS well liked and entertaining. I imagine he was too expensive for today’s reality. The late Bill Matheson was beloved. Good thing Bill was able to retire at the top of his game. It’s just a matter of time before these stations are shut down completely in favour of an eastern feed from Toronto and a western feed from Vancouver.
Agree and thanks for the shout to my friend and former colleague Bill!
Another long-winded send off. Thank you for inviting me into your home. Hahaha. Just say thank you for the pay cheque and easy, no-brainer job and move on. Once you’re gone, you’re gone. No one will give a damn.
Are you glad you took the jabs to keep your job?
Sigh, really shame to see what has happened to global, but they decided to drink from the poisoned goblet of government payoffs…
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