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Trudeau says nothing is off the table when it comes to Smith's new sovereignty act

Trudeau says nothing is off the table when it comes to Smith's new sovereignty act

Prime minister said Wednesday his government will be watching closely what happens next, but added he is not looking for a fight.
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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.
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Second debit card terminal stolen in just over a week

Second debit card terminal stolen in just over a week

RCMP say Nov. 28 break-in was the second recent one in Penhold where the “primary goal” of the suspects was to steal the debit card terminal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oil and gas company gets huge property tax penalty cancelled

Oil and gas company gets huge property tax penalty cancelled

Mountain View County administration recommended $187,542 late penalty cancellation not be granted for Whitecap Resources Inc. but council voted in favour.
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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.
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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.
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