Beyond Local

OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole has lost a vote to remain leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. The party's members of Parliament met virtually today to cast secret ballots after about one-third of them signed a notice that triggered a leadership review.

Two men are facing charges under the Canada National Parks Act are for the illegal catch and retention of Yellowstone Cutthroat trout and other fishing offences, hunting in a park, discharging a firearm in a park, illegal fire, damage/destroying natural objects and use of a drone without a permit.

Less than 10 calls made there in two years, says Telus

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says he is optimistic that Alberta will be able to ease public health restrictions by the end of the month, despite a record high number of non-ICU hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

“As per the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act of Alberta, anyone who actively blocks a highway, or aids, councils, or directs a highway to be blocked, may be subject to arrest and charged under the act,” said Kenney.

OTTAWA — A group of Conservative MPs has submitted a letter to the caucus chair demanding a review of Erin O'Toole's leadership.

COUTTS, Alta. — RCMP say "further action" is being taken on a convoy of trucks and other vehicles that has been blocking a major United States border crossing. Many officers and provincial sheriffs are at the blockade at Coutts, Alta.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times said on Monday that it has bought Wordle, the free online word game that has exploded in popularity and, for some, become a daily obsession.

Highway 4 blockade at Coutts crossing leaves hauler far from home

A Foothills animal rescue is clinging to hope as a dog clings to life.