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2024 Chinook Blast: Here Are All the Free Events at Calgary’s Signature Winter Festival

Calgary’s signature winter festival, Chinook Blast, returns next month, transforming the city into a cultural hub of activities. From February 2 to 19, Chinook Blast offers over… Read more »

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Concert Tours and Music Festivals to Attend in Calgary This February

Calgary’s music scene is vibrant this February, with diverse performances featuring blues, Latin pop, singer-songwriter performances, and various other musical events across the city.

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5 Ways to Spend a Winter Weekend in Sundre

Sundre is located at the edge of the prairies and foothills in central Alberta, with the Rockies about an hour’s drive from town. Winter, when the area… Read more »

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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 »

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Population Trap: All Good Things Have Their Limits Says National bank Asking Ottawa to Slow Immigration

All good things have their limits, says National Bank of Canada economists in a special Economics and Strategy report. The report by Stéfane Marion and Alexandra Ducharme… Read more »

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10 Fun Things to Do During Extreme Cold Weather in Calgary

Staying at home during the extreme cold weather in Calgary is usually a go-to plan for many people. But if you get a little bored of the… Read more »

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Crumbl Cookies Opening in Calgary on Jan 19th

Crumbl Cookies is opening its 1st location in Calgary next week. The famous cookie store debuted in Canada with its first location in Edmonton last March. The… Read more »

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Pollution Price Rebate Jan 15th: Here is How Much Eligible Canadians Will Receive as 1st CAIP of 2024

On January 15, 2024, Canadian residents in provinces subject to the federal fuel charge will receive their first Climate Action Incentive payment (CAIP) of the year, a… Read more »

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La Poutine Week 2024: Canada’s Cheesy Restaurant Food Festival Returns This February

Canada’s beloved La Poutine Week, presented by People Mover Technologies Inc., returns for its 12th year, showcasing a diverse array of poutine dishes from February 1st to… Read more »

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Most Popular Canadian City and Province to Move To According to U-Haul’s 2023 Migration Trends

U-Haul has revealed the most popular Canadian cities and provinces for DIY movers after analyzing migration patterns from 2023. U-Haul rated Canadian destinations by the net gain… Read more »

Paris Baguette Unveils Sweet & Savoury Limited Edition Winter Menu, January Discounts and Deals

Paris Baguette Unveils Sweet & Savoury Limited Edition Winter Menu, January Discounts and Deals

Paris Baguette, a bakery café, has unveiled its winter menu, brimming with handcrafted, seasonally inspired offerings. This limited-time menu, available until March 5, features an array of… Read more »

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10 Ideas For Romantic Winter Getaways in Alberta

Find romance this winter in Alberta with several different getaway ideas. These romantic winter vacations in Alberta are perfect for Valentine’s Day, the adjacent weekends, or the… Read more »

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Calgary Launches 311 Call Back Option

Today marks the introduction of a new callback option for the City’s 311 call center, aiming to enhance user experience. Available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m…. Read more »

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Top 100 Restaurants in Canada to Eat Healthy According to OpenTable

The most popular restaurant reservation platform, OpenTable, has released the list of Top 100 restaurants in Canada, renowned for their healthy offerings.   According to the platform,… Read more »

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Mirror Mirror: Moment Factory Bringing a Chromatic World of Light and Sound to Calgary

Moment Factory, a leader in immersive multimedia experiences, is bringing “Mirror Mirror,” an interactive art installation, to CF Chinook Centre in Calgary. According to Moment Factory, “Mirror… Read more »

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The 25 of the Best New Restaurants to Eat Out in Calgary in 2024

Enter 2024 with new ideas and answers to the age-old question of “where should we go to eat?” Calgary had a large number of new restaurant openings… Read more »

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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

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 »

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Canadians Continue to Move to Alberta in High Numbers as the Country Sees Record High Population Growth

Canada’s population growth has reached a historic high, primarily driven by robust immigration, according to Statistics Canada. According to Statistics Canada’s 2023 third quarter population estimate report,… Read more »

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Immersive Disney Exhibition Coming to Edmonton in February 2024

After enchanting Disney fans in Toronto, the producers of immersive exhibitions and one-of-a-kind experiences, Lighthouse Immersive, are bringing Disney Animation: Immersive Experience to Edmonton. Disney Animation: Immersive… Read more »

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Free Menstrual Products Now Mandatory at Federally Regulated Workplaces

Federally regulated employers in Canada are now required to provide free menstrual products in the workplace, announced Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. today. Pads and tampons… Read more »

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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 »

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What to Know About Calgary’s 2024 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show

Calgary will ring in 2024 with fireworks launched from Prince’s Island Park, the city announced today. The fireworks will be synchronized to a special musical accompaniment on… Read more »

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WestJet Adds Direct Flights Between Seoul and Calgary Starting Summer 2024; Announces Contest Tickets

WestJet is adding a direct flight route connecting Calgary with Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN), starting in the summer of 2024. This new route aligns with WestJet’s… Read more »