Beyond Local

Vegreville police seize 135 cartons of contraband cigarettes

Police believe that the suspect was allegedly selling the contraband cigarettes in the area of Vegreville and other nearby jurisdictions.

Jul 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite gains 150 points led by energy stocks, U.S. stock markets also rise

Markets in Canada breathed a “sigh of relief” Tuesday after the latest inflation report, said Craig Fehr, investment strategist at Edward Jones.

Jul 18, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

B.C. Wildfire Service dealing with nearly 400 fires, Cranbrook airport briefly closed

B.C. is approaching its worst wildfire season on record as more than 390 fires burn in the province.

Jul 18, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Have you seen this squirrel?

Citizen science project seeks missing Franklin’s squirrel

Jul 18, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Opposition says Alberta dragging feet on CPP pension reform to manipulate outcome

NDP house leader Christina Gray says the United Conservative Party government has failed to release a long-promised third-party analysis of quitting CPP because it is busy doctoring the report to make the case for Alberta going it alone on pensions.

Jul 18, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Thousands expected to feast on Taste of Okotoks

Food vendors, an artisan market and entertainment will flood downtown during Taste of Okotoks on July 22.

Jul 18, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Inflation relief felt largely at the gas pump; food, housing costs continue to rise

The latest figures from Statistics Canada show annual inflation rose just 2.8 per cent in June 2023, slowing from 3.4 per cent in May.

Jul 18, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

University of Calgary-led study says concussions don't affect kids' intelligence

CALGARY — A University of Calgary-led study has some positive news for parents whose children have suffered concussions, finding kids' intelligence is not affected by the brain injury.

Jul 18, 2023 9:40 AM Read more >

Sutherland closes career at memorable Rangeland Derby

Alberta chuckwagon driver Mark Sutherland closed the chapter on his 30 years in the sport at the Calgary Stampede’s 2023 Cowboys Rangeland Derby with a fifth-place finish.

Jul 18, 2023 8:49 AM Read more >

Judge sentences thief to house arrest and restitution to former employer

A Northern Alberta man admits to stealing tools from his employer to fuel cocaine addiction.

Jul 18, 2023 7:41 AM Read more >