Beyond Local

EDMONTON — A pitched battle expected on the government’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan.

A serious MVC occurred on Oct. 26, in Northern Alberta and police are now looking for a semi-truck that may have lost a large heavy metal object along a road.

As interest in non-alcoholic drinks grows, major alcohol brands are making moves with sober versions of well-known products like Guinness and Tanqueray gin. Experts say it’s a sign there’s still plenty of room for growth in the industry.

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy is recalling nearly 1 million pressure cookers and separate inner pots due to a defect that can cause hot foods to spew out, posing burn hazards.

Okotoks Fire and Rescue was called in to help a Canada goose stuck frozen to a pond

Parks Canada officials say “all options are on the table” to combat the recent discovery of deadly whirling disease in more waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay national parks.

A cougar some think may be injured has taken six dogs from the yards of Bragg Creek homes over the past three months, including a Rottweiler.

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has a new temporary administrator, replacing its chair and board of governors.

Okotoks firefighters were called in for a water rescue under fowl conditions Friday after a tip from the public.

The Town of Cochrane announced Thursday the water pipe leak at Riverfront Park has been fixed, the reservoirs were up to safer levels and the State of Local Emergency (SOLE) has been lifted.