Beyond Local

Residents not overly worried about bear roaming neighbourhood

Residents of a sleepy Cochrane neighbourhood have frequently been awakened to the sound of a black bear rummaging in their green recycling bins.

Oct 14, 2022 6:10 PM Read more >

‘There was fear,’ Emergencies Act inquiry hears about life in Ottawa convoy protest

An inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act got a blaring introduction to life in Ottawa during the "Freedom Convoy" protest as the deafening chorus of big-rig horns was played for the commission.

Oct 14, 2022 5:05 PM Read more >

Man fends off black bear with coffee mug

“I just swung down, as hard as I could, with a porcelain mug I had and it just exploded over his head,” man says of encounter with black bear in North Vancouver.

Oct 14, 2022 3:35 PM Read more >

Alberta city implored not euthanize problem beavers

The FurBearers organization penned a letter to Airdrie last week asking municipal representatives to no longer trap and euthanize beavers that are considered a nuisance.

Oct 14, 2022 2:25 PM Read more >

Police charge man with hate-motivated crimes after Russian-Calgarians threatened

Police say they believe the suspect targeted the All Saints Russian Orthodox Church on Tuesday because of its Russian heritage.

Oct 14, 2022 1:10 PM Read more >

Speeding vehicle discovered to have passenger with stab wound

RCMP in Bonnyville stop vehicle on way to hospital with passenger suffering from a stab wound to the neck.

Oct 14, 2022 10:25 AM Read more >

Widow said she knew 'instantly' who had pulled the trigger

Airdrie woman tells first-degree murder trial that she raced outside to find her husband lying face down on their driveway.

Oct 14, 2022 9:10 AM Read more >

Joint northeastern RCMP response leads to three arrests, two stolen vehicles recovered

RCMP deployed spike belts to disable SUV on a rural roadway just west of Elk Point and all four occupants were taken into custody.

Oct 13, 2022 7:15 PM Read more >

Edmonton teen sets Canadian record at Rubik’s Cube speedsolving event

17-year-old Kyle Santucci breaks national mark at the inaugural Rockies Rager in Canmore.

Oct 13, 2022 6:10 PM Read more >

RCMP investigate sudden death of infant in Northern Alberta as a homicide

Police say they responded to a report from High Prairie Regional Hospital of the sudden death of a seven-month-old boy.

Oct 13, 2022 4:50 PM Read more >