Beyond Local

Nearly five years after a tragic bus rollover at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park claimed three lives, a fatality inquiry is set to begin. The inquiry aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three passengers.

Nestled in the heart of eastern Kananaskis Country, just eighty kilometres west of Calgary, lies a pair of remote field research stations with a rich history of scientific discovery.

Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right.

Alberta's education system faces potential disruption as teachers overwhelmingly voted in favour of strike action. The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) announced that 94.5 per cent of its members are prepared to walk off the job if a new agreement isn't reached within 120 days.

Smith was applauded for policies including demanding a better deal from the federal government, her government’s income tax cut, her vow to protect unvaccinated Albertans from discrimination and new rules including a ban on transgender athletes in women's sport.

The investment comes from industry-funded TIER dollars and will be used to launch the Alberta Drilling Accelerator program.

Ron DeSantis and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith aren't renewing friendly wager with Oilers and Panthers playing for the Stanley Cup again.

British Columbia Premier David Eby says that if Danielle Smith succeeds in finding a proponent and funding, and assembles a project, then B.C. "will certainly cross that bridge."

1995 was the 325th anniversary of Hudson’s Bay, and every store created a time capsule to celebrate. Staff at the St. Albert location revealed the contents of the capsule on the stores final day of operation.

The Down But Not Out report is calling on Alberta's government to clearly state a vision for a clean, resilient and affordable electricity system, encourage investment in new utility-scale projects and modernize electricity regulations.