Beyond Local

Trudeau says nothing is off the table when it comes to Smith's new sovereignty act

Prime minister said Wednesday his government will be watching closely what happens next, but added he is not looking for a fight.

Nov 30, 2022 1:05 PM Read more >

Canada has most educated workforce in G7, according to StatCan

The latest release of 2021 census data shows Canada continues to lead the G7 countries for the most educated workforce thanks to its strong college sector and highly educated immigrants.

Nov 30, 2022 11:35 AM Read more >

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney resigns legislature seat

Kenney resigns the same day his successor introduced her flagship sovereignty bill in the legislature, of which he had been a staunch critic.

Nov 30, 2022 10:20 AM Read more >

Second debit card terminal stolen in just over a week

RCMP say Nov. 28 break-in was the second recent one in Penhold where the “primary goal” of the suspects was to steal the debit card terminal.

Nov 30, 2022 9:10 AM Read more >

Weapon threat puts Northern Alberta high school on hold and secure

RCMP were called to Edwin Parr Composite School in Athabasca after a student allegedly attempted to assault another student with a weapon.

Nov 29, 2022 6:10 PM Read more >

'Ottawa is not our ruler': Alberta government introduces sovereignty bill

The Alberta government has introduced a bill that would grant Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet broad powers to rewrite provincial laws behind closed doors in an effort to push back against Ottawa.

Nov 29, 2022 5:05 PM Read more >

Alberta MLA sentenced for hacking COVID-19 vaccine portal

Edmonton-South MLA Thomas Dang has been ordered to pay a $7,200 fine after pleading guilty to a charge of illegally attempting to access private information.

Nov 29, 2022 3:55 PM Read more >

National RCMP watchdog investigating arrest of Alberta teen

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission is investigating the October arrest and detention of a 16-year-old from St. Albert with autism.

Nov 29, 2022 2:25 PM Read more >

Oil and gas company gets huge property tax penalty cancelled

Mountain View County administration recommended $187,542 late penalty cancellation not be granted for Whitecap Resources Inc. but council voted in favour.

Nov 29, 2022 1:05 PM Read more >

Northern Alberta teen charged following $8,000 in vandalism

A 15-year-old St. Albert youth has been charged with vandalizing two skate park washrooms earlier this fall.

Nov 29, 2022 11:20 AM Read more >