Beyond Local

Brendan James Boyd is living every Muppet-lovin' man's dream. He spent five months last year as a puppeteer filming the revival of Fraggle Rock, and its first season was just released at the end of January.

Opposition NDP members resigned Friday from a committee tasked to examine a safe drug supply, saying it's a "political stunt" by the Alberta government instead of meaningful work to address spiking overdose deaths.

On Feb. 1, eight people failed to attend court in relation to a variety of charges. Warrants have now been issued for their arrest.

Crowdfunding site GoFundMe will reimburse or redirect to charities the vast majority of the more than $10 million raised by demonstrators protesting COVID-19 measures in Ottawa, saying the event has become an occupation.

On Feb. 2, police responded to multiple firearms incidents in Saddle Lake. The RCMP detachment building was also shot at the same day.

Edmonton's mayor says he expects Premier Jason Kenney will respect local autonomy as Alberta prepares to end its vaccine passport program along with other COVID-19 health restrictions.

CALGARY — There is more pain at the pumps for Canadian drivers this week as gasoline prices climb to new record highs. Fuel price tracking website GasBuddy.com says the national average retail fuel price hit 151.3 cents per litre Friday morning.

Eight-year-old Jacob Simister has come up with an idea to save crayon waste from entering the ocean while supporting animal rescue organizations close to home.

“The area does see backcountry skier traffic during the winter and human presence near the den may disturb the bear or her newborn cubs, which could also place skiers at risk of a grizzly bear encounter."

Albertans will soon know when they can stop showing their proof of vaccination to get into places like bars and restaurants.