Beyond Local

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Northern and Southern Chapters released a survey guide to the public for the Phase 2 of the Province's Plan for Parks engagement survey.

Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko said the discrepancy is out of his hands.

Danielle Smith was responding to criticism received via text on her province-wide phone-in radio program on Saturday that a lack of education funding and overcrowded classrooms were more important issues than library content.

A floral arrangement inspired by country star Reba McEntire earned an Alberta florist an award at the Fleurs de Villes floral exhibition

In Alberta, you won’t see fireflies glowing at dusk, you have to stay up late to catch a glimpse of them. Experts say their active times are usually between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. in the months of June and early July. 

Some of the professional archers who will be in Lac La Biche from Aug. 2-9 for the 3D, Field, and Target Outdoor Canadian Championships have competed here before.

This summer, Alberta RMCP is reminding community members of tips to help prevent theft of and from vehicles during summer activities.

Jonathan Friedman, managing director of U.S. free expression programs at PEN America, objected to the use of PEN’s database by the Government of Alberta.

The projects range from housing for young adults and students in downtown Edmonton to units in Calgary for those facing homelessness.

NDP education critic Amanda Chapman said urgent issues require the ministry’s attention, like student funding, a looming teachers’ strike and overcrowded classrooms.