Fort Sask. substitute educational assistant charged after allegedly having sex with student

RCMP logo is seen in this undated photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By Cole Fortner

Posted May 1, 2025 8:15 pm.

Alberta RCMP say a 22-year-old has been charged after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student.

On Apr. 28, Mounties in Fort Saskatchewan reportedly received information that claimed a substitute educational assistant allegedly had a sexual relationship with a student at SouthPointe School the year before.

On May 1, RCMP took 22-year-old Emily Toomey into custody and charged her with sexual assault and sexual interference.

She is expected to appear in court on May 8.

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