Beyond Local

Alberta announces $720,000 in grants as part of 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

The investment will be available as one-time grants to three different community-led programs that help promote healthy relationships, emotional well-being and positive role modelling for men and boys.

Jul 31, 2025 3:48 PM Read more >

Rural health-care aides question impact after Alberta announces regulatory college

Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta will be renamed the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta.

Jul 31, 2025 3:10 PM Read more >

Fact Check: 'I'm very much alive,' says byelection candidate alleged to have died

An online conspiracy theory recently claimed that a candidate on the ballot in the federal byelection in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding had died in February. The source for the claim was an obituary for an unrelated woman with the same name.

Jul 31, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Alberta audit suggests patients paying clinic membership fees get more thorough care

The province launched the audit in 2023 in response to concerns over a Calgary medical clinic switching to a membership model and planning to charge annual fees of about $5,000 for families and $2,000 for an adult.

Jul 31, 2025 2:29 PM Read more >

Alberta water skier Megan Pelkey one of handful Canadians competing at U21 World Championships

Bragg Creek's Megan Pelkey is one of the athletes representing Canada at the U21 Water Skiing World Championships in Calgary this week.

Jul 31, 2025 12:14 PM Read more >

Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

Alberta's transportation minister said the province will be watching the case with interest, especially since Ontario's government plans to appeal the ruling.

Jul 30, 2025 4:36 PM Read more >

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

As the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Alberta officials are reaffirming their commitment to combating this horrific crime.

Jul 30, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

Perry, who is in Canada performing several shows on her Lifetimes Tour, invited concertgoer Braiden Palumbo on stage during a stop in Vancouver.

Jul 30, 2025 3:05 PM Read more >

Petition to keep Alberta in Canada can start rolling out, says electoral officer

Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says canvassers with the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative can begin gathering signatures.

Jul 30, 2025 2:05 PM Read more >

What you need to know to run in the municipal elections this fall

Potential candidates have new hoops to jump through in advance of this fall's election thanks to changes in the province's electoral acts

Jul 30, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >