Beyond Local

Loneliness taking toll on Canadian mental health in COVID era, study finds

The financial impact of the pandemic and getting ill with COVID-19 were the most prevalent concerns

Oct 14, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

Alberta government to cut up to 11,000 health-care jobs

Nurses and front-line workers will not lose their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 14, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

MLA Dale Nally announces natural gas plan

The strategy aims to make Alberta a "post-pandemic powerhouse for responsible energy production"

Oct 14, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Bighorn calls off state of local emergency

"With the positive change in the weather and fire conditions, along with discussions with AB agriculture and forestry, the MD terminated the Declaration of the State of Local Emergency."

Oct 14, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

Alberta diploma exams optional due to COVID-19

Students will be given a choice to either write exam or finish with final grades

Oct 14, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

‘She mattered’: Family of homicide victim speaks after preliminary hearing for one of 10 charged

The two Laverdiere sisters said they were disgusted that Nicole Cook, before she was arrested for murder, feigned concern for Tiki on Facebook

Oct 14, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Pandemic exposes need for basic-income program, expert says

The University of Manitoba professor lays out her pandemic-related analysis

Oct 14, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Happy with the Alberta government?

Issues affecting the Premier's popularity are many, says political columnist Mark Lisac.

Oct 13, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

John Morris, top curlers ready to compete at ATB Banff Classic

Canadian curling stars will soon compete in Banff

Oct 13, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >

Rich get richer, poor poorer: Report says pandemic intensified economic disparities

TORONTO — A pair of new reports say Canada is undergoing a "K-shaped recovery," with working-class Canadians going deeper into debt while those at the top prosper.

Oct 13, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >