Beyond Local

Cabinet committee scheduled to discuss easing Alberta's COVID-19 restrictions

The number of new COVID-19 cases per day in Alberta has also climbed to more than 500 each day since the middle of last week.

Mar 22, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Another Alberta union rejects province's request for more bargaining delays

AUPE said in an update on its website that it told Alberta Health Services it wants to get back to the bargaining table.

Mar 21, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Supreme Court to rule on whether carbon tax is constitutional next week

Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta all went to court to argue the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act was unconstitutional because Ottawa was stepping into provincial jurisdiction.

Mar 21, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >

Cochrane RCMP still trying to located two children and two adults

The RCMP Serious Crimes Branch is still investigating the disappearance of five-year-old Leonine O’Driscoll-Zak and two-year-old Wyatt O’Driscoll-Zak, from Cochrane.

Mar 21, 2021 8:44 AM Read more >

United Nurses of Alberta calls finance minister hypocritical in contract talks

Harrigan questioned why the province is having contract talks with other public sector unions during the pandemic but wants the UNA to put its deal on pause.

Mar 20, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

Selling Bonnyville to the world

As part of Town of Bonnyville council's priority for economic growth in the area, council wants to invite members of the provincial government for a tour to see the area.

Mar 20, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Freedivers battle the elements in winter dive at Lake Minnewanka

Freediving is a sport normally associated with the warm waters of Hawaii or the Caribbean, but Lorenza Malaguti’s passion for the little-known sport has led her to practice it in extreme conditions

Mar 20, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

No injuries at train derailment near Field, B.C.

There were no injuries after an intermodal car from a CP freight train derailed in Field, B.C. Saturday morning.

Mar 20, 2021 11:55 AM Read more >

Reduction of Alberta Disaster Relief Program could see municipalities lose millions

"Telling municipalities, they’re on the hook for 10 per cent … It would devastate them for years to come,” Morishita said.

Mar 20, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Province launching consultations on transferring recycling costs to companies

EPR consultations will be done via stakeholder meetings with municipalities, while the general public can provide feedback through an online survey

Mar 20, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >