Beyond Local

Highway 16 remains closed, but officials are working to facilitate the movement of semis within the next 24 hours.

The town’s post office remains intact, and any mail still there will continue to be held there for the time being.

The changes, announced July 30 during AgSmart in Olds, are aimed at helping more people into farming and assist with succession planning

A $1 billion loan guarantee by the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) will allow for a “historic” investment and partnership between TC Energy and a long list of Indigenous communities from across Western Canada.

A call about a structure fire was received by the Acme, Carbon, and Linden Fire Departments at 4 a.m. on July 31 at the Acme Golf Course along Highway 575 in the Village of Acme.

Counselling Alberta is offering a new feature where struggling Albertans can dial 211, press 6 and get a direct referral for immediate support at all times.

Silver for Krissy Scurfield, Team Canada in rugby sevens.

“With DDT still used in parts of the world, including South America, for things like malaria control, and because DDT persists in the environment, peregrines shouldn’t be considered out of the woods yet."

Canadian military bomb squad dispatched to Olds RCMP detachment to help dispose of three white phosphorous grenades found during the search of a property in Mountain View County

The extra police presence and additional security measures in Jasper could be in place for weeks, creating staffing challenges during the busy summer season.