Beyond Local

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 >

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 >

Potential measles exposure prompts alert for Airdrie and Balzac

This case has been in public settings while infectious including at Airdrie Superstore, New Horizons Mall, Airdrie Urgent Care, and One Health Associate Medical Clinic.

Mar 15, 2025 11:48 AM Read more >

Young women in conflict zones around the world

A small but mighty group of courageous young women from conflict zones around the world have formed a networking club through the Cochrane Rotary Club.

Mar 15, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >

Rescuers search for missing skier believed buried in avalanche at Lake Louise

The RCMP are asking for the public to follow instructions from all first responders and staff of the resort, and to have patience while all efforts are made to to locate and rescue anyone in need.

Mar 14, 2025 8:33 PM Read more >