Beyond Local

New research at the University of Alberta could someday let farmers plant wheat that produces its own bug repellent.

If elected, the NDPs would create an option for people to support provincial parks in Alberta through voluntary contributions.

Staffing shortages anticipated over the summer led to announcements of temporary reductions to services at the Bonnyville Health Centre that include a full pause to obstetric care and disruptions to surgeries from July 25 to Sept. 6.

Alberta Emergency Alert says a storm has caused damage to homes and vehicles in the southeastern corner of the province.

Patricia Jane Livingston, 72, was last seen in Barrhead July 6

The owner of broken boat trailer suspected of sparking several small grass fires along Highway 660 may face charges.

A judge has denied bail for Jerry Morin of Olds, who is charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade earlier this year in southern Alberta.

Pat King, an organizer of the "Freedom Convoy" that paralyzed downtown Ottawa for three weeks last winter, has been granted bail.

The federal government is proposing to use an industry-specific cap-and-trade system or a modified carbon pricing system to set a ceiling for emissions from the oil and gas sector.

Economists are predicting an even higher reading of inflation for June as energy and food prices crept higher and the economy reopened further.