News - Calgary

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Alberta Once Had Higher GDP Per Person Than Texas. Now Texas Leads by 21%: Study

Alberta and Texas are often compared because of their large oil and gas industries. But a new study suggests the two energy-producing economies have followed very different… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate to 2.5% as Inflation Expected to Reach 3.5% by Year-End

The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in this announcement cycle, increasing its policy rate by 25 basis points to… Read more »

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Enchanting Drive-Through Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Alberta – 2026

Add a little bit of light and magic to your holiday plans. Alberta’s cities and towns transform over December with a variety of holiday light displays and… Read more »

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Things to Do This November in Calgary

A list of events to attend and activities to do in Calgary in November 2025.

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Free Fun Things to Do in Calgary in November – 2026

A list of free fun events in the Calgary Area during November.

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Places to Go For Polar Express and Santa Trains in Alberta – 2026

Relive the magical story of the motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ or enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones ride on the Christmas… Read more »

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Jollibee Announces New Chicken Sandwich Deals and Holiday Celebrations at Select Restaurants Across Canada

Jollibee fans in Canada have a few dates to mark on their calendars this November. The restaurant chain is celebrating its 10th anniversary with special food deals,… Read more »

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Albertans Can Soon Get Certain Eye Surgeries at Their Optometrist’s Office

Albertans will soon be able to receive certain minor surgical procedures and laser treatments at their local optometrist’s office, potentially saving them additional appointments, specialist referrals and… Read more »

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Megan Moroney Is Coming to Calgary Stampede 2027: Here’s When Tickets Go on Sale

Country music fans have another concert to mark on their calendars for next summer. Megan Moroney, known for hits including Tennessee Orange and Am I Okay?, is… Read more »

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Canada’s Best Places to Visit and Top Tourist Attractions According to Tripadvisor

Banff, Vancouver and Niagara-on-the-Lake have taken the top three spots in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best rankings for Canadian destinations. The travel platform has… Read more »

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80+ Christmas Markets and Holiday Craft Fairs in Calgary – 2026

A list of 80+ Christmas markets, fairs and art and craft markets in Calgary for the year 2026 to help you get something unique for everyone on your list!. Enjoy the best time of the year in all its glory with your family and get something unique for everyone on your list!

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Angine de Poitrine Announces 2027 Canadian Tour With Eight Concerts Across Five Cities – Presale Registration Now Open

Quebec’s polka-dotted experimental rock duo Angine de Poitrine is heading out on a world tour in 2027, with Canadian performances scheduled in five cities. The newly announced… Read more »

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Calgary’s Southcentre Mall Is Getting a Massive 165,000-Square-Foot Walmart Supercentre

Calgary’s Southcentre Mall is getting a new anchor tenant, with Walmart Canada announcing plans to take over the space formerly occupied by Hudson’s Bay. The new 165,000-square-foot… Read more »

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Amazon Canada Hiring 9,000 Seasonal Workers for 2026 Holiday Season: Here’s How to Apply

Amazon is hiring 9,000 seasonal employees across Canada ahead of the holiday shopping season, with positions available at 55 locations and average hourly pay of nearly $24…. Read more »

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Halloween in Calgary 2026 – Haunted Houses, Family Events & Adult Parties

Things to do during Halloween in Calgary, Banff, and Airdrie in 2026: Events include Fright Nights, Ghost Tours, Paranormal Investigations and more!

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Two Iconic Alberta Hotels Win Global Honours, Including World’s Best Historic Resort

Two of Alberta’s best-known Rocky Mountain hotels have earned international recognition, with Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge winning honours at the 2026 Historic Hotels… Read more »

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What’s New at Spruce Meadows Christmas Market in 2026: Adults-Only Evenings, New Pavilion and More Shopping

A Christmas market where you can shop for handmade gifts, sip festive cocktails, warm up beside outdoor fires and possibly encounter real reindeer is getting considerably bigger… Read more »

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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16 Creepy Movies & Shows Filmed in Alberta

Alberta seems to appear more and more attractive to Hollywood for filming locations. As the Halloween season is fast approaching, you can get some movie and TV… Read more »

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11 Ghost Towns & Ruins to Visit in Alberta

As spooky season falls upon us, we may be looking for ways to help prepare for Halloween. Within the realm of dark tourism are several ways to… Read more »

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13 Haunted Places in Alberta For a Road trip

History and Halloween buffs rejoice and unite; there are reportedly haunted locations all across Alberta you can visit! Some of Alberta’s haunted spots are a classic example… Read more »

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Canada Post Launches New Halloween Stamps With a Special Alberta Connection

Canada Post has released a new set of Halloween stamps featuring three hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns, just in time for those sending cards and letters ahead of October 31…. Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2026 Season with MAGIC! and Sam Roberts Band Among Star-Studded Lineup

The brightly illuminated CPKC Holiday Train is hitting the rails again this November, bringing live music to 182 communities across Canada and the United States while collecting… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2026 – Medicine Hat – Calgary – Edmonton – Banff

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 28th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »