Beyond Local

Future of farming increasingly going the way of the drone

Big drones could soon scout, seed, spray fields

Jul 15, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Conservationists say Alberta’s parks plan puts fun before environment

More parks are a good idea, says Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society director, but more needs to be done to protect the environment.

Jul 14, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Bring back the bison, says Southern Alberta farmer

1907 Bison ranch southwest of High River is committed to honouring the history of the iconic animals.

Jul 14, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Alberta releases 2024 fishing regulations three months late

After a three-month delay, the 2024 Alberta Sportfishing Regulations were released on July 5. Alberta had been operating under the 2023 fishing regulations up until now.

Jul 14, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Kamloops, RCMP searching for Medicine Hat man lost in river

Police say 50-year-old Stan Cappis and a friend jumped into a fast-moving portion of the river to rescue two young people who got caught by the river's current.

Jul 13, 2024 5:12 PM Read more >

Four tornadoes have hit Central Alberta July 1, the first in 1909

Didsbury Museum display includes eye-witness accounts from four July 1 tornadoes

Jul 13, 2024 4:51 PM Read more >

Edmonton hiker’s body found in Kananaskis

A hiker reported missing last week has been found deceased, according to a July 12 Turner Valley RCMP release.

Jul 13, 2024 3:51 PM Read more >

Cogeco mum on Canadian wireless launch after introducing mobile service in U.S.

Cogeco Inc. says it's eyeing the launch of mobile service in Canada after beginning to offer wireless coverage to customers in the U.S.

Jul 13, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Albertan returns to hockey, re-signs with Edmonton Oilers

Noah Philp of Canmore has signed a one-year, two-way contract with Oilers.

Jul 13, 2024 1:44 PM Read more >

Swiss village three hour drive west of Calgary opening late summer

Want to stay in a Swiss chalet?

Jul 13, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >