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Alberta to Lift Most COVID-19 Restrictions Including Mask Mandates on March 1st

Alberta government has confirmed that the province will lift most COVID-19 restrictions including limits on social gatherings, capacity limits for large venues, remaining school requirements, screening of… Read more »

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Mud, Racing, Brews & Music: Extreme MudFest Moving to Cold Lake This Year

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

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Jurassic Quest: 50 Foot Long Megalodon and Dozens of Animatronic Dinosaurs Will Be Roaming Western Canada This Spring

The travelling exhibit of life-size dinosaurs will be returning to tour Vancouver, Prince George, Abbotsford, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg this spring. Jurassic Quest is an interactive… Read more »

Foo Fighters Adds 8 More Stops to 2022 Canada Tour, Tickets on Sale Feb 18th

Foo Fighters Adds 8 More Stops to 2022 Canada Tour, Tickets on Sale Feb 18th

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters has added 8 more stops in addition to their summer appearance at Montreal’s popular music festival, Osheaga Music Festival… Read more »

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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition Opens in Calgary This March

You don’t have to travel to Rome to see the stunning frescos by Michelangelo adorning Sistine Chapel. This year, the exquisite work by one of the greatest… Read more »

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Feb 15th: Alberta Expands COVID-19 Booster Dose Eligibility to Include 5+ Immunocompromised Kids

Alberta is expanding the COVID-19 booster dose to include kids with immunocompromising conditions and underlying health conditions. Starting February 15th, youth between the ages of 12 and… Read more »

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Edmonton Sends Wordle Valentine’s Day Card to Calgary

The city of Edmonton has sent a “wordle” of love to the city of Calgary on Valentine’s Day. The official city of Edmonton’s Twitter account posted a… Read more »

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5 Ways to Enjoy the Best of Calgary’s 2022 Glow Downtown Winter Light Festival

Glow Winter Light Festival is returning to downtown Calgary for the 2022 edition. This year, you can take part in the Glow Festival of Lights alongside the… Read more »

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Vaccine Proof Not Required: COVID-19 Restrictions in Alberta Effective Feb 9, 2022

Alberta businesses will no longer need to check for vaccine passports to operate without capacity limits as the province is removing the Restrictions Exemption Program as part… Read more »

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Alberta Removes Vaccine Passport Program Effective Midnight (Feb 8th), Announces Plan to Remove Mask Mandates on March 1st

Premier Jason Kenney today announced that the province will remove the Restriction Exemption Program effective midnight today. The announcement came as part of the three-step plan to… Read more »

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25 Calgary Businesses to Get Valentine’s Day Gifts and Treats

There are many ways to show people we care over Valentine’s Day and February. In Calgary especially, we can find a ton of ways to brighten someone’s… Read more »

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Going Camping in National Parks? Reservation Opening Dates For Parks Canada Campgrounds – 2022

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer (2022)? Reservations are now open (have been open for some time) for some of the most popular… Read more »

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Groundhog Day 2022: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter

Alberta’s “groundhog”, Balzac Billy predicted for six more weeks of winter on Groundhog day. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its… Read more »

South Centre Mall Opens Outdoor Upper Deck Skating Rinks in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary

South Centre Mall Opens Outdoor Upper Deck Skating Rinks in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary

Lace-up those skates in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area! Calgary has quite a few outdoor skating rinks including two fabulous ice skating… Read more »

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15 Short Term Rentals For a Romantic Winter Getaway in Alberta

An Alberta winter getaway can bring you to some of this province’s most beautiful snowy scenes- perfect for a romantic escape! You and a loved one can… Read more »

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Eligible Albertans Can Get COVID-19 Antiviral Pill Paxlovid Starting Jan. 31st

Starting Jan. 31st, the Alberta government is making Paxlovid, an antiviral pill by Pfizer to residents with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms who are at high risk… Read more »

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Two National Parks in Alberta Among the Top Destinations in the World For Outdoor Enthusiasts

We all know that the Canadian Rockies offers some of the best, if not the best, adventures for an outdoor enthusiast in Canada. Tripadvisor community also agrees… Read more »

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National Popcorn Day: You Can Get Free Popcorn Today From Cineplex

In celebration of National Popcorn Day, you can get a complimentary bag of Cineplex’s signature popcorn. Today, Scene+ members with a valid movie ticket for January 19… Read more »

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Immunocompromised Albertans Can Book Appointments For Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine on Jan. 20th

Immunocompromised Albertans can book a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 20th, announced Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health today. Based on the guidance… Read more »

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Alberta: You Must Report Lost or Stolen Licence Plates to Get a Replacement

Are you planning to visit a registry office this week to get a replacement vehicle license plate? Alberta says motorists must report lost or stolen licence plates… Read more »

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These Are 5 Most Popular Disc Golf Courses in Canada

Baker Park in Calgary is the 5th most popular disc golf course in the world, according to UDisc, an app for Disc Golfers. UDisc has compiled the… Read more »

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Alberta Unions Call For Circuit Breaker Measures Like Restaurant Closures Due to Omicron Surge

Alberta’s largest unions and labour organizations have issued a joint statement demanding the provincial government to implement temporary circuit-breaker measures to reduce the number of rising COVID-19… Read more »

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9 Reasons Why You Should Plan a Winter Getaway to Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is usually thought of as a summer destination. But this lake town doesn’t slow down at all in winter. With everything the town has planned… Read more »

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COVID-19 Testing: Alberta Changes PCR Test Eligibility

Alberta is changing the eligibility criteria for getting a free PCR test as the daily PCR testing volumes are beginning to exceed system capacity. The province says… Read more »