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Full Driving Licence: Alberta to Eliminate Class 5 and Class 6 Advanced Road Tests

Alberta today announced the elimination of Class 5 and Class 6 advanced road tests under the Graduated Driver Licensing program required for a full driver’s licence. The… Read more »

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4 Reasons to Visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park

Fall is a beautiful time to visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park and Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreational Area for a number of reasons. The parks are located within… Read more »

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15 Fall Colour Hikes in Kananaskis Country

It is the season for wonderful colours! It is the time of year when Alberta’s trees and forests become a warm palette of beautiful fall colours. In… Read more »

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Free Admission to Popular Canadian Rockies Adventure Attractions on Truth & Reconciliation Day

Pursuit is offering free admission to its attractions for Indigenous community members on September 30th. Friday, September 30th marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,… Read more »

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Albertans Aged 18+ Can Book Omicron-Specific COVID-19 Booster Dose Starting Sept. 21.st

Albertans 18 and above can book appointments for the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine starting Sept. 21st, the provincial government announced today. The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna which… Read more »

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No Holiday: Alberta Declares Sept. 19th, a Provincial Day of Mourning

Alberta will mark September 19th with a provincial day of mourning in solemn recognition of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the declaration by the federal… Read more »

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Beakerhead: 2022 Festivities

Find inspiration at the crossroads of art, science and engineering at Beakerhead. This phenomenal annual festival is back this weekend featuring a massive tetrapod exoskeleton, Prosthesis.  … Read more »

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6 Reasons to Visit Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary This Fall

Fish Creek Provincial Park makes it easy to see a wilder side of Calgary. Escape some city noise and enjoy the park’s natural surroundings alongside the Bow… Read more »

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1st Alberta Day Celebrations to Feature Fireworks, Free Brett Kissel Concerts in Edmonton & Calgary

Last month, the Alberta government declared September 1st as Alberta Day – a day to commemorate Alberta’s entry to the Confederation on Sept. 1, 1905 and to… Read more »

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9 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 26 to 28

Planning a trip late in the summer in Alberta has never been so easy! We’ve found you festivals, cabins, campsites, and parks to check out this weekend,… Read more »

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12 Boardwalk Trails in Alberta For a Nature Stroll

In addition to being more accessible, the boardwalk trails around Alberta give us unique opportunities for enjoying nature without disrupting plants, animals, or their natural habitats. Many… Read more »

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25 Ideas For Romantic Getaways During Fall in Alberta

Fall is fast-approaching in Alberta! And rather than fear the cold air, we embrace the colourful scenery and cozy sweaters, or the romance you might find in… Read more »

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Johnston Canyon Trail From Lower Falls to Upper Falls Closed Until Late Fall 2022

Parks Canada has closed parts of the Johnston Canyon trail in Bow Valley Parkway until late Fall. The closure is due to construction. Parks Canada is replacing… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 19 to 21

Pack a bag, as there are several reasons to plan a trip in Alberta this weekend! Summer music festivals and Alberta’s rodeos continue to entertain into August,… Read more »

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Low Tax, Low House Prices, High Income: The Reasons Why You Should Move to Alberta

You can buy 4 houses in Edmonton for the price of one in Vancouver says the Alberta government in the new campaign, Alberta is Calling. Kenney government… Read more »

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2022 Edition of 10 Day Alberta Wide Restaurant Festival Returns This Weekend

Get ready to celebrate all things deliciously Albertan! Alberta on the Plate is a 10-day, province-wide restaurant festival. For the 4th edition of the annual food festival,… Read more »

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6 Adventures in Waterton Lakes National Park With Tamarack Outdoors

Tamarack Outdoors is a full-service outfitter for adventures in Canada’s southern Rockies. They operate their adventure company out of Waterton Lakes National Park, and their retail store… Read more »

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5 Reasons to Visit Lethbridge’s Japanese Garden Before Summer Ends

Did you know you can find one of Alberta’s prettiest gardens in the centre of Lethbridge? The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden sits on the west shore of… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 12 to 14

Treat yourself to a getaway this coming weekend; you deserve it! There are several unique accommodations to choose from this weekend which still have open spots for… Read more »

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Taste Your Way Through Calgary’s Food Festival This Weekend

Taste of Calgary is back after two years at a new location starting today. The 4-day festival showcases Calgary’s famous food and drink purveyors. If you are… Read more »

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North Saskatchewan River Nominated as a Canadian Heritage River

Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and Whitney Issik, Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks today announced the official… Read more »

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10 New Inclusive Playgrounds For Kids in Calgary

The City of Calgary in partnership with Parks Foundation and the Government of Alberta recently completed the development of 10 new inclusive playgrounds across the city. These… Read more »

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5 Places to Go Ziplining in Alberta

Transform your next camping trip, road trip, or day trip into something more thrilling this summer. Whether you seek smaller thrills or big adventures, you can find… Read more »

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8 Ideas For Alberta Days Trips and Weekend Getaways – August 5 to 7

We are in the hottest days of summer in Alberta. These weekend getaway inspirations can help you to unwind on the hot days, help you to connect… Read more »