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Employers concerned about worker burnout, retention amid tight job market: survey

Employers concerned about worker burnout, retention amid tight job market: survey

Employers are concerned they will have a harder time than usual replacing employees who decide to leave.
Some Saskatchewan community members sleeping with guns after stabbing rampage: chief

Some Saskatchewan community members sleeping with guns after stabbing rampage: chief

"Our community is still in shock and very uneasy on who walks through that door," said James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns.
Southern Alberta town's CAO not getting 40% salary increase

Southern Alberta town's CAO not getting 40% salary increase

Town of Cochrane endures social media firestorm, but in the end top bureaucrat is in line for a raise of just 3.5 per cent.
Convoy in Lethbridge as three men charged in border blockade appear in court

Convoy in Lethbridge as three men charged in border blockade appear in court

About 500 people gathered outside a courthouse in southern Alberta Friday, but police said the protest caused little disturbance.
Aggressive customer causes $10,000 damage to Northern Alberta bank

Aggressive customer causes $10,000 damage to Northern Alberta bank

RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a male suspect alleged to have smashed the exterior ATM at RBC branch in Cold Lake earlier this year.
Fire in Foothills County sees crews fight weather as well as flames

Fire in Foothills County sees crews fight weather as well as flames

Grader had to be brought in to clear rural driveway before fire trucks could access the scene.
Twitter layoffs hit Canadian office, involve at least two of the country's top staff

Twitter layoffs hit Canadian office, involve at least two of the country's top staff

Two of Twitter Canada's most senior leaders are part of the social media giant's global layoffs orchestrated by new owner Elon Musk.
UPDATED: Male and female suspects sought in Northern Alberta hit-and-run

UPDATED: Male and female suspects sought in Northern Alberta hit-and-run

RCMP are looking for the driver of a white 2022 Ford F150 Platinum edition truck who fled the scene after allegedly hitting a teenager in Cold Lake.
More Albertans going to food banks thanks to inflation and lost jobs

More Albertans going to food banks thanks to inflation and lost jobs

Data from a Food Banks Canada report shows food bank visits were up 15 per cent from the same time last year and 35 per cent higher than before the pandemic.
Cree woman alleges discrimination in lawsuit after newborn dies in Edmonton hospital

Cree woman alleges discrimination in lawsuit after newborn dies in Edmonton hospital

An Indigenous woman has filed a lawsuit against the operator of an Edmonton hospital alleging she faced discrimination and neglect by staff when she delivered her daughter, who died soon after birth.
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