Skip to content

Beyond Local

Workplace investigation leads to barring former fire chief for life

Workplace investigation leads to barring former fire chief for life

Northern Alberta town spent $35k to investigate sitting councillor for actions prior to his election.
Police say part of stolen 'Cool Runnings' bobsled has been found, returned to owner

Police say part of stolen 'Cool Runnings' bobsled has been found, returned to owner

Calgary police say they have located part of a stolen bobsled that appeared in the 1993 movie "Cool Runnings" and returned it to its rightful owner.
RCMP map accused killer's escape route from Greater Vancouver jail

RCMP map accused killer's escape route from Greater Vancouver jail

Rabih "Robby" Alkhalil is still at large nearly three weeks after getting help from two men that posed as contractors.
Displaced Ukrainians overwhelmed by Alberta town's generosity

Displaced Ukrainians overwhelmed by Alberta town's generosity

Cochrane now has welcomed almost 80 displaced Ukrainians from their war-ravaged homeland.
Calgary police say suspect charged with murder after woman's partial remains found

Calgary police say suspect charged with murder after woman's partial remains found

Police say a suspect has been charged in the death of a Calgary woman who was last seen more than five years ago.
Foothills area feedlot odour complaints spur inspections

Foothills area feedlot odour complaints spur inspections

82 complaints about strong smells from Rimrock Feeders have prompted Natural Resources Conservation Board to conduct site inspections.
RCMP apologize: Questions remain more than 50 years after Yukon woman's death

RCMP apologize: Questions remain more than 50 years after Yukon woman's death

Family members are still searching for answers after the RCMP apologized for not properly investigating an Indigenous woman's death.
Dead fish floating in Sturgeon River concern environmental group

Dead fish floating in Sturgeon River concern environmental group

Big Lake Environmental Support Society representative said he has never seen so many dead fish in Northern Alberta river.
Alberta pot shops now allowed to take down window coverings after robberies

Alberta pot shops now allowed to take down window coverings after robberies

Alberta's cannabis regulator has removed stipulation that prohibits pot products from being visible from the exterior of shops.
Property owner removes 'Cars' from main street in Northern Alberta town

Property owner removes 'Cars' from main street in Northern Alberta town

Previously home to a number of vehicles made to look like Disney characters from the movie Cars, lot is now nearly bare.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks