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10 Yoga Getaways & Retreats in Alberta

Take a deep breath in! Find a true sense of peace and calm with your next vacation. There are several upcoming yoga retreats offered by a variety… Read more »

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Number of Years an Average Canadian Worker Need to Become a Millionaire

Picodi.com examined how many years of work it takes to earn $1 million (USD) in various countries based on average wages. The study included 102 countries and… Read more »

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Reminder: Book Lake O’Hara and Lake Moraine/Louise Shuttles, Apr 12-13

Reservations for Parks Canada’s Lake O’Hara day-use bus and shuttles to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake lakeshores open on April 12th and 13th, respectively. Lake O’Hara Bus… Read more »

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Cheer Banff’s Culinary and Cocktail Scene at Made with Love Festival

Raise a glass to Banff’s best cocktails and cuisine at the Made with Love Festival. Starting today until April 23rd, the Banff Food and Cocktail Festival brings… Read more »

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Canada Permanently Eliminating Interest for Student Loans Starting April 1

The federal government has confirmed the permanent elimination of interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. The permanent… Read more »

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15 Resorts & Hotels For a Spring Break Getaway in Alberta

Spring Break in Alberta is a great time to get away. Get away from the city, your town, or your daily life and enjoy the start of… Read more »

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Multiple Earthquakes Shake Peace River Region Thursday Morning

Today morning, three earthquakes were recorded in the Peace River region of Alberta. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.5, occurred at 8:46 a.m. and was… Read more »

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Reservations For Parks Canada Campgrounds For Summer 2023 Season Opens Today

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Reservations for summer camping in Parks Canada sites open today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Parks Canada follows… Read more »

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Parks Canada Summer Camping: Things to Know Before Reservation Opens

Parks Canada has debuted a new reservation system this year before staggered reservations open for summer of this year. For those who are planning to go camping… Read more »

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March & Spring Break Getaway Deals Across Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Canada

Fairmont properties across North America are providing a variety of activities for all ages during Spring Break. Here is a quick rundown of all the current offers… Read more »

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Parks Canada to Begin First-of-Its-Kind Caribou Conservation Breeding Program in Jasper

Parks Canada is pursuing a first-in-Canada caribou breeding program in Jasper National Park to rebuild the dwindling southern mountain caribou. To implement the caribou conservation breeding program,… Read more »

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March 1: Alberta Emergency Alert Test Scheduled For Wednesday

Expect an emergency alert on your wireless phone this Wednesday, as there will be an Alberta-wide test of the emergency alerting system. On March 1 at 1:55… Read more »

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Feb 13 to 20: Get Free Soufflé Pancakes at Fuwa Fuwa Locations

Fuwa Fuwa is celebrating National Pancake Day by giving away their signature soufflé pancakes. In celebration of National Pancake Day on February 21, Fuwa Fuwa, is giving… Read more »

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Groundhog Day 2023: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Early Spring

Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy predicted early spring today morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, and sees its shadow,… Read more »

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Banff’s Smoking & Vaping Ban at Trails, Parks, Outdoor Events Starts Feb 1st

The town of Banff’s Smoke-Free Bylaw goes into effect tomorrow. The bylaw prevents smoking, vaping and the use of tobacco products at most public places in the… Read more »

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Alberta Freezes Auto Insurance Increase; Premium Payments Now Available Through Installments

Alberta is freezing insurance rate increases for private passenger vehicles until the end of this year, the provincial government announced today. The government will also require insurance… Read more »

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25 of the Best Things to Do in Alberta This February

February might be the coldest month of winter in Alberta. But it is also the liveliest winter month in Alberta. There will be winter festivals and celebrations… Read more »

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These are Canada’s Best Employers of 2023 According to Forbes

Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers of 2023 is out.   Forbes and Statista ranked 2900 organizations with more than 500 employees in Canada and selected 300 best… Read more »

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Best Places to Eat in Alberta in 2023 According to Yelp

Yelp has released its latest list of the best 100 places to eat in Canada. The eighth annual list which features incredible spots from coast to coast… Read more »

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14 Spectacular Natural Skating Areas in Alberta

They say a cold snap is coming to Alberta. And rather than dread the cold weather, let’s embrace it! Grab your skates, because we found the best… Read more »

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Get Ready to Apply For Alberta’s $600 Affordability Payments When Application Portal Opens on Jan 18th

Get your online account ready now to apply for $600 affordability payments when applications open on January 18th. Alberta today announced the details of how eligible residents… Read more »

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Driving to Alberta’s Iconic Moraine Lake Prohibited; Lake Road Closed to Private Vehicles in 2023

You will not be able to drive to Moraine Lake as Parks Canada will prohibit private vehicles from accessing Moraine Lake Road in the summer of 2023…. Read more »

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Canada Welcomed Highest Number of Permanent Residents Ever in 2022

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that Canada has surpassed the 2022 immigration target. Canada welcomed 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, the… Read more »

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Alberta Sees High Interprovincial Migration Population Growth

Statistics Canada’s third-quarter population estimates released yesterday prove that Alberta is Calling campaign initiated by Jason Kenny government was very successful. According to the release, Alberta gained… Read more »