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COVID-19 in Alberta: 10 deaths, 645 new cases on Wednesday

Alberta reported 10 new deaths and 645 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

A woman wearing a mask walks past a sculpture in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, amid a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Former staffer suing Premier Kenney's office for wrongful dismissal after alleging sexual harassment, intoxication

A former senior staff member in Alberta's UCP government has filed a lawsuit against the premier’s office alleging she was fired for speaking out about sexual harassment, heavy drinking and a 'poisoned work environment.'

Alberta's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. A recently-filed lawsuit against the Kenney government by a former senior staffer alleges inappropriate conduct within the premier's government. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

2 dead after crash in central Alberta

Two people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash near Breton, Alta.

An RCMP cruiser is seen in this file photo.

Edmonton Catholic Schools trustee resigns a week after the election: board chair

A trustee re-elected to the Edmonton Catholic Schools board last week - resigned effective immediately Wednesday.

'He's a hero': Dog rescued by maintenance man in close elevator call

A south Edmonton dog is OK thanks to her favourite maintenance worker noticing she had been stranded on the outside of an elevator going up.

Crews work to contain 1,000L oil spill near stormwater facility in north Edmonton

Firefighters, HAZMAT teams and EPCOR crews were all working to contain a large oil spill in north Edmonton Wednesday afternoon.

Woman dies after being hit by train in southeast Edmonton

A woman hit by a train while trying to run across the tracks in southeast Edmonton on Tuesday has died of her injuries.

Alberta to distribute $45M to schools for literacy, numeracy supports

Young Alberta students struggling to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic are getting help from the province and their schools.

Sturgeon County councillor-elect quits one week after being elected

A county councillor-elect that was scheduled to be sworn in on Tuesday has instead resigned — just a week after he was elected.

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Former Alberta legislature staffer alleges 'poisoned work environment' in lawsuit

A former Alberta government staffer is suing the premier’s office, alleging her contract was terminated after speaking out against a toxic workplace that included on-site intoxication and sexual harassment.

Cyclists ride past the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (File / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Kyle Beach steps forward as victim in Blackhawks sex assault investigation

Kyle Beach, a former player in the Chicago Blackhawks farm system, has come forward as John Doe in the team’s sexual assault investigation.

Nearly 20 per cent of Canadians resigned amid pandemic due to work stress: survey

Nearly one in five Canadians resigned from their jobs during the pandemic due to increased stress at work, according to a new survey.

Worker found dead in Quebec scaffolding collapse; union says two have died

Domtar, the owner of a paper mill where a major industrial accident took place Tuesday, confirmed Wednesday evening that one of two workers who were still missing has been found dead. A union said two men have died.

5 things to know for Thursday, October 28, 2021

The Alberta premier's office faces toxic workplace allegations, Kyle Beach comes forward, and a mysterious radio signal comes from space. Here's what you need to know today.