Beyond Local

The M.D. of Smoky River, about 400 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, declared an Agricultural Disaster for Extreme Loss of Honey Production.

The Alberta government has created six new areas where cougar hunting is allowed, including inside a provincial park.

Nearby occupied homes were threatened, but firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading.

An anticipated 150 development permits are expected to be issued in Banff by spring.

This ambitious initiative is poised to reshape how Albertans move across our province, creating opportunities for economic growth (and) community connection, and more options for businesses and families,” says Ron Wiebe, the UCP member for Grande Prairie-Wapiti.

Air Canada says it will bar carry-on bags and impose a seat selection fee for its lowest-fare customers starting Jan. 3.

The first stage of the wildlife fence will be about eight kilometres long, and will surround the areas of Stewart Creek, Three Sisters Ridge, Three Sisters Creek, Gateway at Three Sisters, Cairns on the Bow and Three Sisters Village. It also crosses through the Stewart Creek Golf Course.

Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the year's most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced.

Alberta’s transportation minister Devin Dreeshen says the last three municipalities that removed it actually saw fewer collisions.

The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day.