Beyond Local

Police say pick-up truck thief drags owner for several blocks

RCMP in Lac La Biche are looking for a stolen truck and the person who allegedly drove away with it as the owner was dragged trying to prevent theft.

Nov 25, 2022 3:55 PM Read more >

Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids' pain meds now hitting shelves

Parents across Canada have been scrambling to manage their children's fever and pain amid a dire shortage of pediatric acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

Nov 25, 2022 2:35 PM Read more >

Threat of violence was key factor in decision to invoke Emergencies Act: Trudeau

Prime minister painted a picture of Canada teetering on the edge of violence as he defended decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end "Freedom Convoy" protests.

Nov 25, 2022 12:50 PM Read more >

Province to provide more funding for Ukrainian students this fall

Ukrainian students enrolled in schools across Alberta will receive over $5,000 in funding to aid with language, social and educational supports for the 2022-23 year.

Nov 25, 2022 11:25 AM Read more >

Canmore experiencing sudden and unexplained feral rabbit deaths

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD), a sudden, highly contagious and fatal viral disease, has not been confirmed as the cause yet.

Nov 25, 2022 10:10 AM Read more >

Alberta bans masking mandates in schools, guarantees in-person learning

The Alberta government says school boards can't require students to wear masks in school or be forced to take classes online.

Nov 25, 2022 8:55 AM Read more >

Drugs, guns and hundreds of stolen ID cards seized in search by police

A St. Albert resident who is under 24-hour house arrest for property and drug charges is once again facing a slew of charges after police searched her residence.

Nov 24, 2022 7:30 PM Read more >

No hazards found after fire crews called to Southern Alberta high school

Firefighters responded to a call at Foothills Composite High School in Okotoks after multiple students reported fainting or feeling light-headed.

Nov 24, 2022 6:15 PM Read more >

Retailers look for Black Friday comeback as inflation has shoppers hunting for deals

Black Friday has evolved from a one-day event — when shoppers lined up overnight outside big box stores to snag doorcrasher deals — into an entire season of sales.

Nov 24, 2022 5:05 PM Read more >

No survivors found after float plane crashes with three on board

The plane is presumed to have sunk after crashing off the coast of northern Vancouver Island on Wednesday.

Nov 24, 2022 3:15 PM Read more >