Beyond Local

Property owner receives rude awakening when they find out their insurance does not cover a wildfire firefighting bill

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is asking the New Democrats and Bloc Québécois to stop supporting the minority government and force an early election, saying Liberal policies are making life less affordable for Canadians.

Planet-warming emissions released by Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfires were quadruple the country's fossil fuel emissions for the previous year, and were surpassed only by the three most high-emitting countries, a new NASA study has found.

Mule deer can be a nuisance, but Town of Okotoks stops short of population control measures, at least for the time being.

Zebrafish could help find cures for addiction, Northern Alberta researcher says

Water use was 497 million litres yesterday, down from 533 million litres on Monday. 

Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.

The Kehewin Cree Nation annual powwow, with its vibrant dancers by the hundreds and sprawling crowds, was a heartening sight for Chief Trevor John.

Dry conditions and high winds fuelled a grass fire in Foothills County fought by about 20 firefighters and area farmers.

Emergency crews are on scene of a single-vehicle accident on Highway 2 between Okotoks and High River.