Beyond Local
Two skiers descend Mount Robson’s south face for first time
Located in British Columbia about 87 kilometres west of Jasper, Alta., Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres, with the south face having a vertical drop of over 3,000 metres.
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Ban on personal watercraft, fishing in all lakes, rivers in Yoho, Kootenay national parks extended to prevent spread of whirling disease
“This measure helps prevent the spread of whirling disease as we as we chart a safe path forward."
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Grandmother pleads guilty in fatal collision involving granddaughter
A male driver of the other vehicle died in hospital two weeks after the head-on collision.
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COMMENTARY: Buying Canadian is hard when it comes to the big screen
A Canadian film lover contemplates American media consumption in the wake of tariffs and trade wars.
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Crossfield only community in Alberta to make top 4 for Kraft Hockeyville
The Town of Crossfield was announced as one of the top four finalists to bring home Kraft Hockeyville 2025 on Saturday.
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PHOTOS: Freedivers dive deep under Lake Minnewanka ice for good cause in Banff
This year, freedivers joined a polar plunge to support the Children’s Hospital Build Them Up Center for Adolescent Mental Health, and the SA Foundation to prevent and help women and children escape human trafficking.
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Westlock court orders psych report on youth charged with attempted murder
Four youth face charges after assault of woman near Long Island Lake last year.
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Two skiers killed in separate avalanches in Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country
To check out avalanche conditions before heading to the mountains, go to https://avalanche.ca.
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Potential measles exposure prompts alert for Airdrie and Balzac
This case has been in public settings while infectious including at Airdrie Superstore, New Horizons Mall, Airdrie Urgent Care, and One Health Associate Medical Clinic.
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Young women in conflict zones around the world
A small but mighty group of courageous young women from conflict zones around the world have formed a networking club through the Cochrane Rotary Club.
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