Beyond Local

Quick and easy meals are all-important on busy weeknights.

On April 9, Kananaskis Mountain Rescue was called to respond to the scramblers who lost their way taking an alternative route down the mountain after they met up along the trail and agreed to descend together.

A researcher and recreation specialist outlines practical steps to keep in mind during stressful situations.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Northern lights enthusiasts got a surprise mixed in with the green bands of light dancing in the Alaska skies: A light baby blue spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aurora for a few minutes.

SHANGHAI (AP) — Volkswagen unveiled an electric luxury sedan that promises a 700-kilometer (435-mile) battery range as global and Chinese automakers displayed their latest SUVs, sedans and muscle cars at the world’s biggest auto show Tuesday.

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Nearly 300 Tyrannosaurus rex bones that were dug up from three sites in the United States and assembled into a single skeleton sold Tuesday at an auction in Switzerland for 4.8 million francs ($5.3 million), below the expected price.

Pasta in a creamy sauce is enhanced with sautéed mushrooms, shallots and garlic, basil, bright green pieces of asparagus and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

The world's best cross country skiers will spend more time in Canmore next year.

KANANASKIS COUNTRY – Alberta Parks is preparing for a prescribed fire that will burn 8,000 hectares of the Ribbon Creek drainage, beginning in the fall.

OTTAWA — With threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spiking in recent years, newly released historical records reveal the security concerns the RCMP had when his father was getting ready to leave office.