Beyond Local

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for areas west of Calgary saying more that 40mm of precipitation is expected to fall by Wednesday (Aug. 28).

Short-term housing will be hotel rooms or camp-style accommodation, and interim housing will utilize modulars.

Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.

The Kehewin Cree Nation annual powwow, with its vibrant dancers by the hundreds and sprawling crowds, was a heartening sight for Chief Trevor John.

Dry conditions and high winds fuelled a grass fire in Foothills County fought by about 20 firefighters and area farmers.

RCMP say a group of four or more people are coming into Banff stores, with one person approaching employees to divert attention while others steal merchandise by concealing it under clothing

Emergency crews are on scene of a single-vehicle accident on Highway 2 between Okotoks and High River.

From Aug. 12-16, Tim Hortons locations offered guests a fundraising doughnut for $2 and donated 100 per cent of the proceeds, excluding taxes.

A Northern Alberta police officer stepped on nail placed under a mat while investigating reported squatters.

The 10 firefighters would be hired on a six-month term, to be extended as needed, and the captain position would be for at least two years.