Beyond Local

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.

An agri-climate specialist said southwest Saskatchewan, near the Alberta boundary, has been severely depleted of moisture for eight years.

Award-winning Alberta photographer Jacquie Matechuk started her career documenting extreme sports, and a transition to wildlife photographer has her developing a new style and fighting for conservation efforts through her work.

The projects announced on Friday are being funded under the Energy Innovation Program, which put out a call for carbon capture, utilization and storage technology proposals.