Beyond Local

Canadians trust doctors, scientists and government more since pandemic began

May 7, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

Internet goes wild over Canmore photographer's elk photo

“As I got up and looked out my window, it was like a scene in a cartoon where time stops and both characters just stand completely still, looking at one another."

May 7, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Mask hygiene: Experts say cloth masks need to be sanitized after each use

"Treat it as though it's carrying virus particles," says an expert in molecular biology.

May 7, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

Canada to do millionth COVID-19 test but numbers still falling short

May 6, 2020 5:40 PM Read more >

Update: RCMP involved in shooting south of Edmonton, witness saw injured officer

May 6, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Cargill employee's father dies; moment of silence at plant for worker who died

May 6, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Innisfail firefighters make dramatic rescue of imprisoned cat

Lobo the pussycat trapped in forgotten well for up to two weeks

May 6, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

Alberta's top medical doc advises against visiting Banff

As Banff continues to follow provincial public health orders, random checkstops continue and July 1 Canada Day festivities, including the parade, are cancelled

May 5, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Sighting of white grizzly bear in Banff 'exceedingly rare'

Parks Canada urges drivers to obey all signs and to avoid stopping on the Trans-Canada Highway where a rare white grizzly bear and its sibling have been hanging out. “They’ve been getting onto the highway right-of-way fairly regularly and we’ve been getting reports of them along that section."

May 5, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

Federal government earmarking $77M to keep food-processing industry safe

May 5, 2020 1:31 PM Read more >