Beyond Local

Opening schools should be a priority, but Omicron requires extra safety: experts

Alberta students are heading back to in-person learning this week, and experts are urging them to take precautions.

Jan 6, 2022 7:45 PM Read more >

Provinces to receive large shipments of rapid tests this month: prime minister

Federal officials are adding more COVID-19 rapid tests to Canada's arsenal as surging infections from the Omicron variant push some public sectors to the brink.

Jan 6, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Students will return to in-class learning on Monday

Masks and rapid tests are on their way to schools across the province, as in-person classes are set to resume Jan. 10.

Jan 6, 2022 11:15 AM Read more >

'Short-handed every day:' Businesses face widespread labour shortages

Industries from airlines to retail are being affected by a lack of staff.

Jan 6, 2022 9:15 AM Read more >

Alberta confirms students back to school Monday with more COVID-19 tests and masks

EDMONTON — Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says grade school students will go back to classes Monday as planned with more medical masks and COVID-19 rapid test kits.

Jan 5, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

ENMAX shares tips on winter energy savings

Ways to save on energy costs this winter.

Jan 5, 2022 3:15 PM Read more >

Airdrie City council declines support for regional rail transport service

During its final council meeting of 2021, Airdrie City Council declined their support for a regional commuter railway system connecting cities and towns within the Edmonton-Calgary corridor, citing lack of information and financial backing.

Jan 5, 2022 11:15 AM Read more >

Health alert: Alberta-wide recall of some grocery store combo meals due to salmonella contamination

Check your fridges!

Jan 5, 2022 8:45 AM Read more >

Winter driving safety tips from AMA

Experts share tips on winter driving.

Jan 4, 2022 7:15 PM Read more >

Drink spiking bigger problem in 2021 than previous years: RCMP

“We had a couple more allegations recently, it’s continuing, but we have not been able to prove any conclusively," said Staff Sergeant Mike Buxton-Carr

Jan 4, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >