Beyond Local

Two skiers descend Mount Robson’s south face for first time

Located in British Columbia about 87 kilometres west of Jasper, Alta., Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres, with the south face having a vertical drop of over 3,000 metres.

Mar 18, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Ban on personal watercraft, fishing in all lakes, rivers in Yoho, Kootenay national parks extended to prevent spread of whirling disease

“This measure helps prevent the spread of whirling disease as we as we chart a safe path forward."

Mar 17, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Coal mining reversal a double betrayal, says Mountain View County resident

Paltry royalty revenue not worth risk to environment and health, Robert Bueck

Mar 17, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Carstairs woman pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot against husband

Audra Lynne Symbalisty offered to pay $5,000 to an undercover police officer posing as a contract killer for the murder of her husband of 18-years

Mar 17, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

Grandmother pleads guilty in fatal collision involving granddaughter

A male driver of the other vehicle died in hospital two weeks after the head-on collision.

Mar 17, 2025 4:15 PM Read more >

COMMENTARY: Buying Canadian is hard when it comes to the big screen

A Canadian film lover contemplates American media consumption in the wake of tariffs and trade wars.

Mar 17, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Crossfield only community in Alberta to make top 4 for Kraft Hockeyville

The Town of Crossfield was announced as one of the top four finalists to bring home Kraft Hockeyville 2025 on Saturday.

Mar 17, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Freedivers dive deep under Lake Minnewanka ice for good cause in Banff

This year, freedivers joined a polar plunge to support the Children’s Hospital Build Them Up Center for Adolescent Mental Health, and the SA Foundation to prevent and help women and children escape human trafficking.

Mar 16, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Westlock court orders psych report on youth charged with attempted murder

Four youth face charges after assault of woman near Long Island Lake last year.

Mar 16, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Two skiers killed in separate avalanches in Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country

To check out avalanche conditions before heading to the mountains, go to https://avalanche.ca.

Mar 16, 2025 12:15 AM Read more >