Beyond Local

Upon hearing the closing statements from both the crown and defence attorneys, presiding justice J.T. Eamon said he would take some time to consider the information and would return to Criminal Appearance Court on Feb. 4. A court date for his judgement is yet to be scheduled.

Alberta has set a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; expands care beds and adds 610 nursing students.

Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that could threaten Canada's food security, experts say.

Two men in Airdrie were arrested on outstanding warrants on Jan. 16, and now face multiple charges related to operation of a stolen vehicle and possession of illegal or stolen items.

A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a "modest but significant effect" on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per cent.

The St. Albert ice officiator will demonstrate her unflappable but fair demeanor as one of the refs for hockey when the Winter Olympics start on Feb. 4.

Kindergarten student found walking near a rural road in the St. Paul region, while temperatures dipped well below -20C.

Blowing snow the night of Jan. 17 created poor visibility and driving conditions along Hwy. 2 near Olds, Alberta.

The text messages show how former Airdrie RCMP officer Daniel Martin attempted to initiate a sexual relationship with a then-16-year-old.

Across most of Lakeland, extreme cold weather has prompted bus cancellations as areas plunge as low as –41.1C.