Beyond Local

One of the risk areas is in Alberta in the front ranges of the Rockies, featuring lots of rock and little absorbent soil.

Mark your calendars! Alberta's Family Fishing Weekend is returning, offering residents a chance to fish for free. No licence is required on July 12 and 13, providing a perfect summer activity.

The head of emergency medicine for Alberta's doctors association made the comments in the wake of a new survey measuring patients' experiences released late last week by the Alberta Medical Association, which represents the province’s physicians.

At a recent carbon capture funding announcement, Canada's energy minister drew sharp criticism for employing rhetoric closely aligned with the talking points of major oil companies.

There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta — including ones that could power oilsands operations.

Premier Danielle Smith and Premier Doug Ford signed two memorandums of understanding on Monday in Calgary.

Bragg Creek photographer Rachel Ross and Cochrane photographer Jacquie Matechuk are two of a handful of photographers and digital illustrators whose work will be on display at the exhibit during the Stampede.

Danielle Smith's office says she and Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation.

Sylvan Lake RCMP say they responded to a report of a crash near a private landing strip near Range Road 40 in Lacombe County early Sunday afternoon.

Police say a 30-year-old Alberta man from Fort Saskatchewan, northeast of Edmonton, was pronounced dead and that family has been notified.