Skip to content

Beyond Local

Alberta town part of Canada Day cross-Canada drumming record breaker

Alberta town part of Canada Day cross-Canada drumming record breaker

Elk Point Canada Day celebrations will see an attempt at breaking a Chinese drumming world record on July 1.
Photographer captures pelicans at Northern Alberta lake

Photographer captures pelicans at Northern Alberta lake

American White Pelicans can be seen at Lac La Nonne Lake, 100 kilometres northwest of Edmonton
Americans search for better life in Canada, according to study

Americans search for better life in Canada, according to study

Americans leave the U.S. for a number of factors, including better job prospects, a lower cost of living, better quality of life, studying abroad, better healthcare, marriage and relationship, or just travel and adventure.
Emu on the loose near school finds new home in Calgary

Emu on the loose near school finds new home in Calgary

The Australian bird was captured near DeWinton, just south of Calgary, on June 19, and no owner came forward.
WestJet flight cancellations: What to know if you have a flight booked

WestJet flight cancellations: What to know if you have a flight booked

Over 200 more flights have been cancelled were cancelled by WestJet June 29.
The rent vs. buy debate in the Canadian housing market

The rent vs. buy debate in the Canadian housing market

Money.ca explains the pros and cons of renting and owning property in Canada.
Bear claws senior in West Vancouver

Bear claws senior in West Vancouver

Conservation officers say the woman and the bear likely startled each other in an incident that left the senior with minor injuries
Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

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.
Wildfire season in Western Canada falls into ‘historically normal’ category - for now

Wildfire season in Western Canada falls into ‘historically normal’ category - for now

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.
'We failed': Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

'We failed': Judge approves $9.5-million settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuit

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.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks