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  • Edmonton police are investigating two reports of anti-Semitism that occurred over the weekend. Chief Dale McFee said there is currently "no indication" that the altercations were connected to the pro-Palestininan rally that took place on Saturday.
  • A special weather alert was issued for much of northern and central Alberta. Rain is expected to turn into wet snow on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. On Monday, a severe thunderstorm knocked out power in north Edmonton and Mill Woods.
  • Amarjeet Sohi has officially entered the race. The former councillor and federal cabinet minister announced his decision to run for mayor on May 17. If elected, Sohi said he would focus on building "an economy that works for everyone and does not leave people behind."
  • The Edmonton real estate market is expected to stabilize, according to a new report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. The Housing Market Outlook forecasts that housing sales and prices will rise significantly this year, and moderate in 2022 and 2023.
  • The province is developing a summer reopening plan, announced Premier Jason Kenney on May 17. The plan will be "tied to the percentage of population to get vaccinated as well as hospitalizations," reports CTV News.