Beyond Local

Declining black swift population in the Banff area has prompted some unique research methods to determine what the secretive birds are eating.

“Albertans want to be in the know during wildfire seasons and do their part to prevent human-caused wildfires,” said Nate Horner

An Alberta man ran four marathons in less than two days, and has so far raised $5,800 for the Red Cross to support relief efforts in Ukraine.

Opposition accuses government of using Yiu's removal to appease UCP extremists ahead of Kenney leadership vote.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling Ottawa's federal emissions plan that was tabled in the House of Commons last week "nuts," and is pledging to fight it "with everything we've got.

As a town and county leave the regional board that discusses issues for areas surrounding Calgary, another county said they also want out because rural voices in the group are dwindling.

The Canmore Folk Festival is returning after a two year hiatus with some big names in music.

The Calgary Police Commission says a union that represents city police officers has distributed countless thin blue line patches and pins in defiance of a recently announced ban against them being worn on duty.

LGBTQ+ students in rural schools can face a more hostile school climate and are less likely to have school resources and support than in urban schools. Research also shows that teachers in smaller communities are less likely to consider their schools safe for their LGBTQ+ students.

“The goal is to create a transportation option to get into the park to one of the busiest areas of Kananaskis and do that in a way that can give people access to the park without having to park as much,” said Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon about a plan for a free transit route between the Canmore Nordic Centre and Grassi Lakes day-use areas by 2024.