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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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Sizzles Return: Farmers’ Almanac Releases 2023 Long Range Summer Weather Forecast

Farmers’ Almanac has released the long-range weather outlook for the upcoming summer. The organization, which uses a proprietary formula to predict the weather, calls for a warmer-than-normal… 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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Alabama to Headline Calgary Stampede on July 8; Onsale Mar 10

Stampede 2023 is set to be a rocking good time as country music legends ALABAMA take the stage at the Calgary Stampede on Saturday, July 8. The… Read more »

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Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023: These Are the Best Hospitals in Canada

Toronto General Hospital was selected as the 5th best hospital in the world by Newsweek. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the World’s Best Hospitals 2023 recognizes… Read more »

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Team Town Sports: New Sports Retail Stores to Open in Calgary and Mississauga

The Sporting Life Group is bringing Team Town Sports, a new sports retail experience, to Canada. With a plan to expand to 25 stores across the country,… Read more »

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A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Alberta Parks

There are so many ways to camp in Alberta. Parks Canada operates five National Parks in Alberta with camping, and there are hundreds of municipally run campgrounds… Read more »

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2023 Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada Returns April 1

The Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada will be making its return in April 2023, celebrating the rich and varied cuisine of the Philippines, reflecting the country’s over… Read more »

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Nordstrom Exiting Canada With In Store Sales Projected to Close By June 2023

Nordstrom announced on Thursday that it will be closing all of its stores in Canada. This move comes as the company struggles to reach profitability in the… Read more »

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Alberta Explains Multiple Emergency Alerts

It will be an understatement to say Alberta’s scheduled emergency alert test today at 1:55 p.m. did not go as planned. Instead of a single Canadian Alert… Read more »

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Embrace the Cold With These Indigenous Winter Tours and Activities in Canada

For Indigenous peoples, winter has been a highly anticipated and valued season. Following the gathering of food and the creation of long-lasting clothing and tools in the… Read more »

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Final Shows Ever: KISS Coming to 9 Canadian Cities in November 2023; Presale March 6th

The iconic rock band KISS has just announced the “absolute final shows” of their final tour, THE END OF THE ROAD TOUR and they will be visiting… Read more »

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8 New Calgary Restaurants to Eat Out in March

Calgary’s busy restaurant scene is picking up speed in March. There are new restaurants, pubs, and cafes, and these new Calgary restaurants offer cuisine for all tastes… Read more »

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Nickelback Exhibition Opens at Calgary’s National Music Centre This March

Alberta music icons Nickelback is getting a dedicated exhibition ahead of their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the Juno Awards in Edmonton on… 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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Feds Investing $17.8 Million in Alberta’s Tourism Sector

Ottawa today announced $17,828,956 in federal funding for 50 tourism-focused projects across Alberta. The funding is made available through PrairiesCan under the Tourism Relief Fund — a… Read more »

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Air Canada Expands Routes From Calgary and Vancouver and 260 Daily Transborder Flights in Partnership with United Airlines

Air Canada and United Airlines have announced an expansion of their joint business agreement, offering new routes and increased capacity between Canada and the United States for… Read more »

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Mud, Racing, Brews & Music: Extreme Mudfest Returns to Cold Lake For 2023 Edition

If you want to race on monster cars or in a mud-splashing race, head to Cold Lake, Alberta, for the Extreme MudFest. Canada’s Largest Mud and Music… Read more »

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Study: Canadian Airlines Top World’s Most Loved & Hated List

Love ’em or hate ’em, Canadians are the most passionate about airlines in the country, according to a new study by S Money, a currency exchange service… Read more »

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You Can Get Black Banded Toonie at Coin Exchange in Calgary This Weekend

Are you looking to pocket the newly issued black banded $2 circulation coin honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II? The Royal Canadian Mint recently released a unique… Read more »

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Alberta Allocates Funding For More Skilled Trades Seats at SAIT

Alberta is providing $900,140 from the Apprenticeship Learning Grant to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to fund 134 new trade seats, Minister of Skilled Trades… Read more »

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These Are Alberta’s Top Baby Names For 2022

192 Olivias and 229 Noah were born in Alberta in 2022. 48,225 baby births were registered in Alberta last year including 24,781 boys and 23,437 girls. According… Read more »

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Elks, Grizzlies, Polar Bears & Wasps: Wild Animals Most Likely to Attack You in Each Province of Canada

The second-largest country in the world covering over 9.98 million square kilometres is home to a variety of wildlife from narwhals to polar bears. With increasing urban… Read more »