Beyond Local

A proposed coal mine — not tourism — is critical in revitalizing southwestern Alberta communities along the edge of the Rockies, a group in favour of a controversial project maintains.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will review professional regulatory bodies and introduce legislation next year to limit how they can police their own members.

Christmas market at popular destination south of Calgary will run over two weekends in late November and early December.

An 88-year-old driver from Sundre involved in a collision Oct. 10 in Central Alberta had his driver’s licence taken away by his doctor pending a driver’s test, but was already planning to give it up in November.

Police say a 52-year-old female resident of Eden Valley was declared deceased at the scene of a motor vehicle accident in Okotoks on Tuesday night.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point, bringing it to 3.75 per cent.

Geese boom in Canada shows conservation works.

On Oct. 21 Cold Lake RCMP executed a search warrant in the LeGoff townsite of Cold Lake First Nations, leading to significant firearm and drug-related charges against two people.

Money.ca explains the benefits of real estate crowdfunding for Canadians looking to invest in high-value properties.

Parks Canada officials say they were contacted by Columbia Valley RCMP on Monday to assist with the search for an individual who had been reported missing the evening before.