Beyond Local

As the G7 summit gets underway in the scenic Kananaskis wilderness, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is preparing to host a reception for representatives from non-member countries in Calgary.

An Airdrie scuba diver led the team that solved a long-rumored tale of a mystery vehicle sitting at the bottom of Lake Minnewanka in Alberta.

From Ukraine's President Zelenskyy to the UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Canada's guest list for the G7 summit in Alberta is a mix of key allies and strategic partners. However, the inclusion of some leaders has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy.

Higher-than-average temperatures and dry conditions are fueling a dangerous wildfire season across Canada, with Environment and Climate Change Canada predicting above-normal temperatures through August, particularly impacting central and western provinces and territories.

The Alberta government is exploring injecting wastewater underground. A recently released report suggests this as a viable, though not singular, option for managing the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oil sands.

Nominations are now open for Alberta's Minister's Infrastructure Awards, recognizing innovation in public design and construction. The government is particularly encouraging submissions from rural areas this year.

Cam Davies, a candidate for the Republican Party of Alberta seeking election in the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills by-election, is advocating for a binding independence referendum, arguing that Alberta is not getting a fair deal within Canada.

Parks Canada is attempting to change the behaviour of a young black bear in Banff National Park using aversive conditioning techniques. The bear has developed a taste for human food, and officials are hoping to reverse this dangerous trend before it's too late.

The upcoming G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis and the demanding schedules of Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney make seeing the Edmonton Oilers battle the Florida Panthers on home ice Saturday impossible.