Beyond Local

"Alberta is lowering the minimum age to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from 55 to 40," Alberta Premier Jason Kenney tweeted on Sunday night. "This decision is based on growing scientific knowledge about the vaccine."

The Liberals' first budget in two years is expected to outline the government's plans for a national child-care system, including what strings will be attached to any spending.

51° talks with photographer Amy Liu about her process and her partnership with the mountains.

We thank our local lifties for their service this season.

We talk with pro climber and guide Sarah Hueniken about recovering from trauma in the mountains.

Paul Kerfoot from Outside Bike & Ski talks with us about common mistakes bike owners do in the spring.

New to hiking or looking to get out more this year? Check out these simple tips from Kananaskis Public Safety.

OTTAWA — Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says any changes to modernize the employment insurance system won't be done without considering the financial impact on workers and employers.

“While we appreciate that the government has provided flexibility in piloting, we have heard from our administration and many parents and staff requesting that the pilot does not occur in RVS classrooms for a number of reasons."

EDMONTON — The Alberta Teachers’ Association wants the province to immediately scrap its draft education curriculum for young students and to start over.