Beyond Local

Sutherland closes career at memorable Rangeland Derby

Alberta chuckwagon driver Mark Sutherland closed the chapter on his 30 years in the sport at the Calgary Stampede’s 2023 Cowboys Rangeland Derby with a fifth-place finish.

Jul 18, 2023 8:49 AM Read more >

Judge sentences thief to house arrest and restitution to former employer

A Northern Alberta man admits to stealing tools from his employer to fuel cocaine addiction.

Jul 18, 2023 7:41 AM Read more >

Low muscle mass factor in COVID complications: study

Levels of muscle mass and body fat play a pivotal role in COVID-19 prognosis and recovery, according to new University of Alberta research.

Jul 18, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Threads collects so much sensitive information it's a 'hacker's dream,' experts say

The specificity and quantity of information the text and multimedia platform can access poses a risk to most users, if it falls into the wrong hands or is used to target them, tech experts agree.

Jul 17, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Flag flap at Innisfail’s horseshoe pitch

Horseshoers proudly compete under Alberta flag during annual Innisfail Open; town set to tell club to remove flag pole at local facility

Jul 17, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Stoney Nakoda RCMP lay drug trafficking charges in traffic stop

During the traffic stop, one passenger with outstanding warrants was identified and subsequently arrested. A search of the passenger led to the discovery of illicit drugs in his possession.

Jul 17, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Province announces $3 million feasibility study of Calgary-Banff passenger rail project

Planners and politicians from Cochrane to Edmonton may soon be faced with a number of challenges as the proposed Calgary-Banff Passenger Rail project inched towards becoming a reality this week, with the UCP government announcement of a $3 million study

Jul 17, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

The community spirit of two Edmonton women celebrated with parks in Edgemont and Laurier Heights

Honouring two remarkable Edmonton women with city parks.

Jul 17, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Four Canadians prevail in Calgary Stampede rodeo finals

CALGARY — Canadian cowboys held their own at the Calgary Stampede rodeo by winning four of six events on Showdown Sunday.

Jul 17, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

B.C. woman loses custody battle for rescue cats left with tenants for 5 years

The small claims action involves two cats: Vagrant and Nicholas Cage.

Jul 17, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >