Beyond Local

Kevin Spicer says he now has a real appreciation for just how big and sparsely populated Canada really is after cycling the country in 30 days.

Experts warned, at the start of this year, that Western Canada could face another intense fire season, fuelled by drought conditions and limited precipitation. But, call it luck or natural weather variations, rain washed over both provinces in the critical months of May and June.

A judge has approved a $9.5-million settlement for complainants in a class-action lawsuit that accused the Calgary Stampede of allowing a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.

Police dog and RCMP tactical units used in Kehewin car jacking arrests

WestJet airplane mechanics hit the picket lines Friday evening in a surprise move that threatens to disrupt flights for thousands of travellers at the outset of the Canada Day long weekend.

Vandalism repairs for the iconic Men of Vision Statue is estimated to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.

A Northern Alberta man led police on a high-speed chase from the back of a quad which resulted in a crash that ejected both driver and passenger from the vehicle. 

“We are not out of the woods yet,” said a clearly exasperated Gondek, “because the job is not done yet. The feeder main that broke is not back online yet."

Airdrie Fire and RCMP were called to for reports of a residential fire to a house under construction on Thursday.

Police say a three-year-old boy has died after a pickup truck hit a family crossing a street in Edmonton.