Beyond Local

Portage College partners with town of Fox Creek on project to explore using fungi to fight wildfires

The project will involve members of the research team collecting fungi from a forested area near Fox Creek and studying them for their wood-composting capabilities to potentially minimize the hazards of forest fires.

Mar 28, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Orphaned cougars find permanent home after hunter killed mother near Canmore

“During their time with us, our Animal Health team gave them a full physical examination, confirming they are male and female siblings."

Mar 27, 2025 3:45 PM Read more >

Foothills County seniors denied tax relief after losing home in fire

After a devastating fire in January, the County won't reduce taxes owing on the rural property.

Mar 27, 2025 3:40 PM Read more >

Cold Lake mayor criticizes Prime Minister Carney's review of F-35 purchase, urges focus on military readiness

Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed on Tuesday at a press conference in Halifax that his government would examine ways to adjust the planned purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets if the Liberals win the upcoming general election on April 28.

Mar 27, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

Alberta farmland values hit new high

The average cultivated farmland values in Alberta were up 7.1 per cent in 2024.

Mar 26, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

2025 Alberta senior AA men’s provincial hockey championship cancelled

Vanberg Cup-winning Innisfail Eagles ‘very disappointed’ with the sudden news April 3 - 6 Lethbridge event no longer being held, says team head coach

Mar 26, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Airdrie to observe Transgender Day of Visibility on Mar. 31

Mar. 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility.

Mar 26, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

2025 Alberta senior AA men’s provincial hockey championship cancelled

Vanberg Cup-winning Innisfail Eagles ‘very disappointed’ with the sudden news April 3 - 6 Lethbridge event no longer being held, says team head coach

Mar 26, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

A little slice of heaven at new church-turned-restaurant in Boyle

How one Boyle staple preserved the legacy of another

Mar 25, 2025 4:50 PM Read more >

Smoky Lake RCMP use bait trap to track stolen property, seize over 30 firearms

Using different investigative techniques, including a bait trap, Smoky Lake RCMP were able to seize several items that had been reported stolen, along with over 30 firearms, and have laid charges against one person.

Mar 25, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >