Beyond Local

Man charged with setting trap that injured RCMP officer

A Northern Alberta police officer stepped on nail placed under a mat while investigating reported squatters.

Aug 28, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan company fined for illegally importing Alberta pine logs

Investigation of Maple Creek, Sask. firewood, logging and sawmilling operation spurred by Turn In Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line call

Aug 27, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Alberta wheelchair rugby star at fourth Paralympics in Paris

Okotoks' Zak Madell optimistic about Canada's medal chances ahead of Paris 2024

Aug 27, 2024 4:14 PM Read more >

Large fire burning east of Okotoks, visible from Highway 2

A wind-fuelled fire is burning in a farm field east of Highway 2 in Foothills County.

Aug 27, 2024 3:44 PM Read more >

Day one of Calgary's level four water restrictions did not meet targets

Calgary and area used 530 million litres on day one of the restrictions yesterday, said Michael Thompson, Calgary's general manager of infrastructure services.

Aug 27, 2024 2:50 PM Read more >

Northern Alberta man charged with attempted murder

Westlock County man wanted in emergency alert following stabbing has been charged

Aug 27, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

How much microplastic is in your coffee? New device by UBC researchers could tell you

Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they've come up with a portable device that can cheaply detect the amount of microplastics in drinks and other liquids.

Aug 27, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Municipal affairs involved after mayor and two councilors resign in Cremona and it is not the first time

Cremona's mayor said the stress of municipal politics has caused his health to suffer, saying he's had two heart attacks as mayor of the Village of around 400 people.

Aug 27, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Record-breaking world traveller hitches a ride in Northern Alberta on way to Yellowknife

Bonnyville Reeve Barry Kalinski saw a traveller on the side of the road who he thought might need a ride. It turned out to be the world record holder for most land borders crossed and the first person to visit every capital city in the world.

Aug 27, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Rail stoppage cost Old-area ag business thousands of dollars

Barr-Ag Ltd. president Barry Schmitt says the company, which ships millions of dollars of product overseas yearly, hasn't needed to lay off workers

Aug 27, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >