Beyond Local

The railway shutdown has had a significant impact on West Fraser in Alberta and B.C., but two Alberta mills say they are doing ok.

“At the moment, we have the resources that we need to action the wildfire while supporting the field unit with the reopening of the 93 North and Highway 16.”

Alberta Health Services has lifted a boil water advisory for additional areas of the Jasper townsite after confirming that satisfactory water quality has been restored in these areas effective immediately.

Charges laid after a year-long investigation including a search of a downtown Calgary residence and a rural property in Balzac, north of Calgary.

Official Opposition critics for health, Dr. Luanne Metz, and mental health and addictions, Janet Eremenko were in Southern Alberta to talk about EMS response times and paramedic mental health.

Alberta Health Services warned that services may be subject to adjustment to ensure the safety of those providing and receiving care.

RCMP Major Crimes has arrested another individual in association with the alleged homicide of 33-year-old Kyle Schuiling.

Prairie Spirit Alpacas and 1907 Bison are helping to diversify the livestock inventory at farms south of Calgary.

The road to recovery is starting to clear for businesses in Jasper, Alta., a month after some 25,000 visitors and residents were forced to flee a raging wildfire.

Parks Canada has fully reopened the Icefields Parkway, also known as Highway 93N, to through traffic as of 7 a.m. Friday (Aug. 23).