Beyond Local

Fish feast may attract bears to Vermilion Lakes, forces closure

A mass die-off of fish as a result of naturally occurring winter-kill has closed a lake in Banff National Park, as hungry bears coming out of hibernation are expected in the area.

Mar 29, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >

Westlock Pride group forms weeks after Pride flags, crosswalks banned

Peer-support group for allies, supporters and parents of the gay-straight alliance (GSA) Thunder Alliance has formed in Northern Alberta town that voted to ban Pride flags and crosswalks.

Mar 29, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Two structural fires on same road in Lac La Biche within weeks of each other

One recent fire destroyed a home near the Mission, another torched a residential garage near the Lac La Biche airport.

Mar 29, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Traffic stop leads to drug bust west of Calgary

Fentanyl and methamphetamine were found in a vehicle during a vehicle check this weekend in Mînî Thnî

Mar 28, 2024 5:48 PM Read more >

MD of Bonnyville Reeve back in Canada after being stuck in Haiti

Journey home not easily made for Alberta man stuck in Haiti during unrest.

Mar 28, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Watch: Banff crews save distressed elk that fell through ice

Parks Canada staff in Banff used their bodies and chainsaws free a trapped elk who fell through the ice on the Bow River.

Mar 28, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Man killed in hit and run collision east of Innisfail

Police believe a 2019 or older Chevrolet or GMC 2500 or 3500 HD pickup truck was involved in a fatal hit and run in Central Alberta Thursday.

Mar 28, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Alberta senior charged with attempted murder of her husband deemed not fit to stand trial

A 73-year-old Alberta woman charged with the attempted murder of her husband is not fit to stand trial says psychiatrist.

Mar 28, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Red Deer RCMP issue counterfeit currency warning

There are reports from Red Deer of counterfeit money but police say the ‘spillover’ effect could impact rural communities

Mar 28, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

School bus driver injured in collision with semi truck in Central Alberta

No students were on board during crash on Highway 22 that injured school bus driver

Mar 28, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >