Beyond Local

Province's Affordable Housing Partnership Program awards Westwinds Communities $227,000 which will go toward a project of 10 units currently under construction in Drake Landing.

“Everything is crazy expensive right now,” Thind said. “Cochrane is not like Calgary. It’s not a huge city. The problem is, it’s not in the town’s hands.”

U of A scientists find an unexpected sex difference in how a particular gene and vascular health interact to affect memory loss.

A flavourful vegetarian pho starts with broth that is simmered and infused with fragrant, warming spices, including star anise, cinnamon and black peppercorns.

The benefits of a healthy diet go beyond physical appearance.

NEW YORK (AP) — You can see right through this little aquarium fish from Thailand: Its skin is almost completely transparent. But when the light hits it just right, its body flickers with shimmering rainbow colors.

TORONTO — When it comes to saving on groceries or trips to the mall, Nichole Schaubroeck is a pro.

When you're roasting food, air circulation is everything. That’s why we prefer low-rimmed baking sheets over roasting pans. They accelerate cooking and boost browning in our weeknight traybakes.

EDMONTON — The HBO TV series "The Last of Us" has not only made many Albertans proud to recognize their province on screen, but the wildly popular post-apocalyptic show is also expected to bring in more filming opportunities.

OTTAWA — A national biodiversity group says Canada needs to keep genetically engineered animals out of the wild, after the federal government recently rejected several attempts to strengthen its existing laws.