Beyond Local

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years for the second-degree murder of a 17-year-old girl in St. Albert. St. Albert MP Michael Cooper calls for changes in parole laws.

Most days Gary can be found feeling the wind in his fur on a packraft, enjoying the views from yet another Rockies summit or shredding the pow on his owner’s shoulders. 

A renewed commitment to women's health is taking shape as the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ announces a $1 million investment in the Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC). This latest contribution will bolster research efforts and improve access to care for menopause, marking a significant step towards addressing inequities in women's healthcare.

As Alberta's electoral boundaries undergo review, one MLA is cautioning against increasing the size of the province's already sprawling rural ridings, raising concerns about effective representation.

OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada’s Online News Act in a human rights report that criticizes press freedom in Canada — which experts characterized Thursday as Orwellian.

A cultural symbol representing the future and traditions of the Bearspaw First Nation has been stolen. One of four tipis erected along Highway 1 near Calaway Park was stripped of its canvas, prompting concern and outrage from the community.

A 28-year-old woman from Central Alberta is facing charges for allegedly stealing a horse, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are now appealing to the public for assistance in locating the animal.

The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has formally notified the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) of its intent to withdraw from membership, signaling a potential shakeup in the national cattle industry. The move, slated for July 1, 2026, stems from long-standing concerns over funding, fiscal transparency, and governance within the CCA.

Cold Lake, Alberta – Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty paid a visit to CFB Cold Lake on August 13th, underscoring the base's pivotal role in the Royal Canadian Air Force and its contribution to Canada's NORAD commitments. The visit comes as the government announces major pay increases for military personnel and pledges infrastructure improvements.

A coordinated effort between the Athabasca and Westlock RCMP detachments, spurred by a crucial tip from the public, has led to the arrest of a man suspected of attempted murder in connection with an early morning shooting.