Beyond Local

The latest provincial data released Monday shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the highest number in a single month.  

NASA says that air quality in Europe has not deteriorated to the extent seen in Canada because of the height of the smoke in the atmosphere.

The audits did find some administrative requirements and procedures were not consistently followed, which reaffirms preliminary findings published in March.

A St. Albert man facing a dozen drug- and gun-related charges stemming from a 2021 arrest recently had his case dismissed after a judge ruled RCMP officers breached the man's Charter-protected privacy rights three separate times.

The central bank will have a few more data releases to consider before its next rate decision, including a jobs report and a reading on real gross domestic product. 

Westlock RCMP not planning to be onsite during the painting of the 106th Street Rainbow crosswalk June 27, but will be “around if they’re needed”

Two-day music festival focuses heavily on rock and blues on June 30, but shifts focus to country on July 1

The local walking club strides into summer and strengthens bonds with each passing footfall.

“I do not see a future in Banff where we continue to allow single-detached homes. We are four square kilometres and we are in a housing crisis,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno

The First Nations Leadership Council says there has been an "ongoing lack of accountability" by the ministry in response to the case and is calling for minister Mitzi Dean's resignation.