Beyond Local

Representing Canada at the ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships, Canmore's Jordy Munro is gearing up to face the world's best, armed with a repertoire of gravity-defying tricks and a passion for the sport.

Stony Plain podcaster Craig Baird, known for his Canadian History Ehx podcast, has turned his passion for the past into a published book. His latest work, released May 2025, chronicles the epic story of the Trans-Canada Highway, a vital artery connecting the nation.

Citing $135 million in wasted COVID-19 vaccine doses, Alberta is shifting the cost burden to residents. The province says those who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay for the shots.

In a live video stream, Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown has defended his advocacy for health care initiatives in the city, responding to allegations that he provided 'extensive behind-the-scenes help' in the development of a local medical facility.

As the G7 summit gets underway in the scenic Kananaskis wilderness, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is preparing to host a reception for representatives from non-member countries in Calgary.

An Airdrie scuba diver led the team that solved a long-rumored tale of a mystery vehicle sitting at the bottom of Lake Minnewanka in Alberta.

From Ukraine's President Zelenskyy to the UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Canada's guest list for the G7 summit in Alberta is a mix of key allies and strategic partners. However, the inclusion of some leaders has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy.

Higher-than-average temperatures and dry conditions are fueling a dangerous wildfire season across Canada, with Environment and Climate Change Canada predicting above-normal temperatures through August, particularly impacting central and western provinces and territories.

The Alberta government is exploring injecting wastewater underground. A recently released report suggests this as a viable, though not singular, option for managing the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oil sands.