Beyond Local

Olds athlete plans second attempt to set world record

Local athlete and coach Rachel Andres plans to try again to create a throws pentathlon world record during the last outdoor meet of the season Sept. 24

Sep 17, 2022 7:30 PM Read more >

Grieving mother welcomes new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline

Woman who lost her son to suicide in June says national hotline to launch next fall will be a great tool.

Sep 17, 2022 4:05 PM Read more >

Former PMs, Canadian celebrities join delegation for Queen's funeral in London

Canada is sending a handful of celebrities alongside its official delegation to the Queen's state funeral Monday in London.

Sep 17, 2022 2:35 PM Read more >

Stone carving returned to artist with apology from museum

When the 100-kilogram carving was discovered on a Vancouver Island beach in 2020, it was heralded as an indigenous artifact.

Sep 17, 2022 1:10 PM Read more >

Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

According to a new MCE Systems survey, Canadians have roughly 60 million idle phones lying around the house.

Sep 17, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

'Now 15 per cent is rude:' Tipping fatigue hits customers as requests rise

Tipping fatigue is hitting consumers as requests for gratuities increase and spread to new businesses amid the rise of automated payment machines and preset tip suggestions.

Sep 17, 2022 10:25 AM Read more >

Alberta destination is one of Canada's top 5 epic hidden gems

Fresh Tracks Canada has put together some bucket list experiences without ever leaving the country.

Sep 17, 2022 8:55 AM Read more >

Security high in London as world leaders begin arriving for Queen's funeral

The outpouring of public mourning and affection for Queen Elizabeth II is taking place against the backdrop of an "unprecedented" security operation.

Sep 16, 2022 7:15 PM Read more >

Central Alberta town asked to double emergency shelter land

Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society's Kirsten's Place to be built in Olds is named after murdered Bowden woman.

Sep 16, 2022 5:05 PM Read more >

Jason Kenney joins massive queue to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth

Alberta Premier says he paid for the trip to London himself, but is in the English capital to pay respects to the late monarch on behalf of Alberta.

Sep 16, 2022 3:35 PM Read more >