Beyond Local

Sentencing hearing bumped two weeks for man accused in Alberta Uber driver murder

Robert Daignault, the third member of the trio involved in a botched robbery that started in Calgary and ended on a remote rural road near the Springbank airport four years ago had his sentencing hearing postponed Wednesday in Calgary

Feb 8, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Province to build highway wildlife fence through Canmore in 2025

Construction of the wildlife fence along the Trans-Canada Highway from Banff National Park's east gate to the Bow River Bridge is anticipated to get underway in 2025, following consultation, design, and engineering work in 2024.

Feb 8, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Cold Lake officials dealing with out of control warming fires, weapons in encampments

Third fire this year at Cold Lake landfill suspected to be started by people living outdoors and trying to stay warm.

Feb 8, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

Skepticism causes organizer to remove GoFundMe for Okotoks man critically injured in crash

The GoFundMe launched last week for Rob Sholter, which received overwhelming support, has been ended due to some negative reception from community members.

Feb 7, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

For Better or For Worse comic artist Lynn Johnston ventures into kids books

Famed North Vancouver cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s new series of kids books follow the adventures of 9-year-old Timothy Bot

Feb 7, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Calgary police say business cards handed out with free cocaine samples

CALGARY — Police have laid drug-trafficking charges after a man allegedly handed out business cards with free samples of cocaine in Calgary.

Feb 7, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Okotoks man killed in collision with train

The truck proceeded across the tracks when the train, unable to stop in time, struck the pickup on the passenger side.

Feb 7, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

Rising homicide rates alarm Saskatchewan RCMP: Three in 29 hours

Only one month into 2024 and RCMP have investigated five homicides and Saskatoon Police Service are investigating one homicide.

Feb 7, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge lakefront suites getting a multimillion-dollar renovation

Major renovations at the Jasper Park Lodge are expected to wrap up by May long weekend.

Feb 6, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Two accused in Alberta border blockade case plead guilty to lesser charges

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Two of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the 2022 blockade at the Canada-U. S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

Feb 6, 2024 3:09 PM Read more >