Beyond Local

Demetrios Nicolaides said the examples of graphic content the government was alerted to originated from four books in Edmonton and Calgary school libraries, and that their existence shows a standards gap when it comes to explicit material that could end up in the hands of children.

The falls are part of the Bow Glacier Falls hiking trail, a nine-kilometre route open year-round, running along the edges of Bow Lake. It’s located about 200 kilometres west of Calgary, north of Lake Louise.

A rock slide on the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park has led to temporary road closures and an ongoing emergency response.

Following an article release by the Investigative Journalism Foundation, Mayor Peter Brown says he was acting in Airdrie's best interest

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe have intensified their calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to repeal key energy policies, arguing that these measures are stifling Canada's economic growth.

Alberta's tourism industry is experiencing a surge and outpacing the national average. New data reveals a substantial increase in visitor spending and overall growth, highlighting the province's rising appeal as a top destination.

The G7 summit in Calgary concluded with law enforcement declaring security a success, despite a minor airspace violation and small protests. Leaders from major world powers convened under heavy security, with designated protest zones seeing minimal activity.

A former Alberta Crown prosecutor has given up his law licence after he admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with a complainant in a criminal case he was prosecuting.

The Alberta government has quietly transferred responsibility for its Communications and Public Engagement department to Premier Danielle Smith's office, significantly expanding the executive council's reach and budget.

New guidelines proposed for Alberta school libraries are drawing attention, as Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides addressed a range of concerns, from the role of school boards to partnerships with municipal libraries.