Beyond Local

Attempted theft of UTV leads to damages totalling thousands of dollars

Thieves in Bonnyville who attempted to steal a side-by-side UTV allegedly caused thousands of dollars' worth of damage on the morning of Aug. 4.

Aug 10, 2023 9:41 AM Read more >

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot , ending weeks of anticipation over who would win the eye-popping top prize.

Aug 10, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Strathmore Town Councillor facing multiple criminal charges

Town of Strathmore Coun. Jason Montgomery has been charged with sexual assault, publication of an intimate image without consent, extortion, and criminal harassment.

Aug 10, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

B.C. newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

Jaclyn and Brennen McConnell had planned their elopement in the Alberta Rockies a year ago, but they hadn't prepared to spend their wedding night sleeping on the floor in a building on the top of a mountain.

Aug 10, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

Rick Austin said his thoughts went to the 1975 movie "Jaws" because of a scene in which a character's reel is clicking as he prepares for a big catch — the same scenario he found himself in.

Aug 9, 2023 7:45 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Missing Airdrie senior found safe

Airdrie RCMP looking for help to find a missing senior who they believe caught transit into Calgary.

Aug 9, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

OTTAWA — Saskatchewan RCMP say Meta's decision to remove news links from Facebook and Instagram will affect the way they relay information.

Aug 9, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Some 91 wildfires are still burning across Alberta

Currently, there are 35 wildfires being held and 55 wildfires under control

Aug 9, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

A survey by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants indicates used vehicle prices continued to moderate in the first half of the year but remain higher than historical levels amid vehicle sourcing challenges.

Aug 9, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

Alberta wins back-to-back women’s football titles

Team Alberta's U18 women's football team has won its second national championship in as many years.

Aug 9, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >