Beyond Local

Close bear encounter forces Canmore trail closure

“(There was) a close encounter between a bear and a member of the public, resulting in bear spray being deployed,” states an advisory from Alberta Parks.

Oct 13, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

Woman accidentally struck and killed by own vehicle in Olds parking lot

Several witnesses came forward after the Olds RCMP asked for help in fatality of 68-year-old woman that turned out to be a tragic accident.

Oct 13, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Alberta Finance Minister rules out Quebec pension model

EDMONTON — Finance Minister Nate Horner says if Alberta abandons the Canada Pension Plan to run its own stand-alone fund, it will not adopt Quebec’s model, which mandates optimizing returns while also investing in the province.

Oct 13, 2023 9:42 AM Read more >

Alberta orders stricter hospital mask rules, but regions and hospitals can opt out

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services is adopting stricter masking rules in hospitals as it deals with COVID-19 outbreaks, but regions and hospitals are free to ignore the directive.

Oct 13, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

97-year-old nun charged in historic residential school sex assault case

The incidents are alleged to have occurred in the '60s and '70s at residential and day schools in two northeastern Ontario communities.

Oct 13, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

School district concludes investigation of alleged group attack at Cochrane school

An Investigation regarding allegations of a Metis student falling victim of violent hate crimes at St. Timothy School have been concluded by the Calgary Catholic School division, but the RCMP continues to investigate the incident.

Oct 13, 2023 7:15 AM Read more >

Danielle Smith's visit to House of Commons environment committee cancelled

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's scheduled appearance before a House of Commons environment committee next week has been cancelled.

Oct 13, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

B.C. private island property listed for $1.5 million

Yes, there's cell service at Cowichan Lake

Oct 13, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Fleeing suspect lit farm field on fire in attempt to evade police

Three Hills RCMP said in a press release that a break and enter suspect they were pursuing lit a farm field on fire to try to get away.

Oct 12, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

'He belongs in jail': Air Canada pilot fired after making hateful anti-Israel posts

"No Jew would feel safe flying with this antisemite."

Oct 12, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >