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Two Alberta Institutions Designated as NATO’s DIANA Test Centers
The University of Alberta (U of A) and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) have recently been designated as test centers within the NATO Defence Innovation… Read more »
New Heritage Minute Honours CFL Hall of Famer and Alberta’s 16th Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong
The Heritage Minutes series, a hallmark of Canadian culture since its inception in 1991, has added a new bilingual short film to its collection, spotlighting the life… Read more »
Groundhog Day 2024: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted six more weeks of winter this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow and… Read more »
Eligible Albertans to Get AISH and Income Support Payments Earlier
Alberta government has revised the payment schedule for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support programs. Starting in March 2024, beneficiaries of these… Read more »
These Are Canada’s Best 100 Places to Eat in 2024
Yelp has unveiled its ninth annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024, a compilation based on community recommendations. Topping the list is Chen… Read more »
List of Extreme Cold Records Set in Alberta – Jan 11 to 15, 2024
Last weekend, Alberta experienced a severe cold snap, shattering multiple long-standing low-temperature records. The intense Arctic air front, which commenced on Thursday, led to the setting of… Read more »
2024 Income Tax Brackets, CPP, TFSA and RRSP Limits and Other Changes That Will Affect Your Finances
If your New Year’s resolution is to save money, begin with budget planning by focusing on your net income. The rise in income tax brackets, TFSA and… Read more »
Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace
Justin Trudeau tells Minister of Transport, “Pablo, what are you doing? You don’t have to deliver the presents yourself.” “Come on, leave that to Santa… that’s his… Read more »
Alberta Increasing Property Damage Collision Reporting Threshold
Alberta is implementing a significant change to streamline reporting procedures for vehicle collisions. Starting January 1, the threshold for reporting property damage from collisions to law enforcement… Read more »
AutoTrader: Most Popular Cars in Canada 2023
The latest data from AutoTrader, Canada’s popular automotive marketplace, presents an intriguing snapshot of Canadian vehicle preferences in 2023, a year characterized by economic volatility and unprecedentedly… Read more »
Here is What to Expect When Banff Santa Claus Parade Returns on Nov 18th
The Banff Santa Claus Celebration of Lights is set to bring the holiday spirit to downtown Banff with a festive day of activities and entertainment. This beloved… Read more »
The Brrr is Back: Farmers’ Almanac Releases 2024 Winter Forecast
The Farmer’s Almanac has released the 2024 long-range winter weather forecast and is predicting a return to traditional weather for winter 2023-2024. Dubbing the forecast “The Brrr… Read more »
Pedestrian Zone: Banff Avenue to Close to Vehicles Starting May 15
Banff is closing its main street to vehicles starting May 15th. Banff Avenue, the main street of the Town of Banff, will be closed to vehicles starting… Read more »
World’s Wealthiest Cities Report: Cities With the Most Millionaires in Canada – 2023
Four Canadian cities rank in the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023. Henley & Partners, in collaboration with New World Wealth, has published a report identifying the wealthiest… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Alberta to Pause Collecting Fuel Tax Effective Jan 1st
Alberta will stop collecting fuel tax for six months starting New Year’s Day. Starting Jan. 1, Albertans will save 13 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel… Read more »
$2522 in Canmore, $3575 in Calgary and $6287 in Grande Prairie For a $500K House: 2022 Property Tax Rates in Alberta
Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage has released an analysis of the property tax rate in 25 Alberta cities and towns. According to the report, homeowners in the town of… Read more »
Alberta Income Tax Personal Amount Increased by 2.3 per Cent; More Details on $600 Relief Payments Announced
Alberta announced further details of the legislative changes included in Bill 2, Inflation Relief Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 which was outlined in the provincial address by premier Danielle… Read more »