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Canada has most educated workforce in G7, according to StatCan

Canada has most educated workforce in G7, according to StatCan

The latest release of 2021 census data shows Canada continues to lead the G7 countries for the most educated workforce thanks to its strong college sector and highly educated immigrants.
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney resigns legislature seat

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney resigns legislature seat

Kenney resigns the same day his successor introduced her flagship sovereignty bill in the legislature, of which he had been a staunch critic.  
RCMP in Northern Alberta seize over $20,000 in fraudulent Canadian currency

RCMP in Northern Alberta seize over $20,000 in fraudulent Canadian currency

36-year-old Cold Lake man is facing 21 charges after police execute multiple search warrants at a residential property.
Weapon threat puts Northern Alberta high school on hold and secure

Weapon threat puts Northern Alberta high school on hold and secure

RCMP were called to Edwin Parr Composite School in Athabasca after a student allegedly attempted to assault another student with a weapon.
'Ottawa is not our ruler': Alberta government introduces sovereignty bill

'Ottawa is not our ruler': Alberta government introduces sovereignty bill

The Alberta government has introduced a bill that would grant Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet broad powers to rewrite provincial laws behind closed doors in an effort to push back against Ottawa.
Alberta MLA sentenced for hacking COVID-19 vaccine portal

Alberta MLA sentenced for hacking COVID-19 vaccine portal

Edmonton-South MLA Thomas Dang has been ordered to pay a $7,200 fine after pleading guilty to a charge of illegally attempting to access private information.
National RCMP watchdog investigating arrest of Alberta teen

National RCMP watchdog investigating arrest of Alberta teen

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission is investigating the October arrest and detention of a 16-year-old from St. Albert with autism.
Northern Alberta teen charged following $8,000 in vandalism

Northern Alberta teen charged following $8,000 in vandalism

A 15-year-old St. Albert youth has been charged with vandalizing two skate park washrooms earlier this fall.
Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to winter across most of the country, but January and February will offer some respite.
Alberta toddler’s memory kept alive through new foundation

Alberta toddler’s memory kept alive through new foundation

Ezra Marfo’s legacy will continue through a new foundation that raises awareness about the lack of stem cell donors from visible minorities in the Canadian Blood Services registry.
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