Beyond Local

In 2021, severe weather caused $2.1 billion in insured damages, which does not include costs related to public infrastructure or uninsured private losses.

The latest provincial data released Monday shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the highest number in a single month.  

NASA says that air quality in Europe has not deteriorated to the extent seen in Canada because of the height of the smoke in the atmosphere.

The audits did find some administrative requirements and procedures were not consistently followed, which reaffirms preliminary findings published in March.

A St. Albert man facing a dozen drug- and gun-related charges stemming from a 2021 arrest recently had his case dismissed after a judge ruled RCMP officers breached the man's Charter-protected privacy rights three separate times.

The central bank will have a few more data releases to consider before its next rate decision, including a jobs report and a reading on real gross domestic product. 

Westlock RCMP not planning to be onsite during the painting of the 106th Street Rainbow crosswalk June 27, but will be “around if they’re needed”

High-water warning remains in place until levels drop below their known flood impact level

Fox's column, Îethka Voices, was a popular feature in The Cochrane Eagle, and education was central to his life.

Two-day music festival focuses heavily on rock and blues on June 30, but shifts focus to country on July 1