Beyond Local

Taiwan relations bill has multi-partisan support, says MP

Proposed legislation by Alberta MP would promote security, defence cooperation between Canada and Taiwan

Mar 9, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Why Jasper residents can’t buy firewood but those living in Banff can

Parks Canada previously allowed Jasper residents to purchase wood and collect Christmas trees, which Banff residents still can this winter.

Mar 9, 2024 3:42 PM Read more >

Ukrainian family now living in Alberta reflects on two years of war

“Long story short, it was a beautiful life, but we have life before and we have life after [the war],” Anna said.

Mar 9, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Greenwashing death threats ‘show you who the Conservatives are,’ NDP leader says

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh slammed the federal Conservatives on Wednesday for spreading falsehoods that left his party's natural resources critic facing death threats and homophobic slurs.

Mar 9, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Canadian Olympic committee's $104M request 'truly needed in the sport system'

“Stability is something that athletes really need as a foundation to performance."

Mar 9, 2024 9:46 AM Read more >

Southern Alberta man to pay $50K fine for tax fraud

A DeWinton man pleaded guilty to tax fraud following a Canada Revenue Agency investigation.

Mar 8, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Team Alberta's Brier run ends with loss to Gushue

Aaron Sluchinski's Alberta team went into the final day of Brier pool play with the hope of making the playoffs

Mar 8, 2024 2:55 PM Read more >

Accused in historic murder has three-week trial set for next year

Ronald James Edwards, the 73-year-old Sundre Resident accused for the murder of Pauline Brazeau in 1976, has his three-week trial scheduled for March of next year.

Mar 8, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Trial begins for accused in 2019 home invasion near Okotoks

A trial began this week in Calgary for a man charged in a 2019 home invasion robbery outside of Okotoks in Foothills County.

Mar 8, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Forensics shows Banff cougar attack didn't happen

No cougar activity was found at the site, with lab-tested DNA back this up.

Mar 7, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >