Beyond Local

Champagne says he wishes grocers were more 'forthcoming' on plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public about their plans to stabilize prices.

Oct 18, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

Thieves pulled up to Olds high school in stolen truck and steal bikes

Truck stolen out of Red Deer involved in bicycle theft at École Olds High School on Oct. 16

Oct 18, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Compromising photos spur spike in extortion cases: Okotoks RCMP

An increase in the online sharing of compromising photos among youth has given rise to an alarming increase in extortion cases, according to Okotoks RCMP.

Oct 18, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative

EDMONTON — The board of the Canada Pension Plan says Alberta’s consultation with its citizens on quitting the CPP is not a straightforward fact-finding exercise but rather a biased manipulation of public opinion.

Oct 18, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Sundre zone's feral horse numbers 'misleading,' says local group

Help Alberta Wildies Society president says government spotters flew many more miles when gathering the latest feral horse statistics than in 2022

Oct 17, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

GoFundMe started after alpacas, dog lost in barn fire in Southern Alberta

A GoFundMe has been started following a fire at Prairie Spirit Alpacas that destroyed a barn and killed several animals on Oct. 11.

Oct 17, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Albertan nominated for Grammy

Airdrie's Kyle McKearney has been nominated for a Grammy award in the "Best Regional Roots Music Album" category.

Oct 17, 2023 4:14 PM Read more >

Fair pumpkin drop smashes gourds into demolished car

The pumpkin drop at the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival was once again a highlight of the weekend.

Oct 17, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Tornado relief fundraising committee raised nearly $120,000

“This amount has far exceeded our initial hopes.”

Oct 17, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Airdrie child dies following drowning incident on Oct. 3

Four-year-old boy dies following drowning incident in Airdrie several weeks ago

Oct 17, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >