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Alberta to Open COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings For Kids Aged Five to Eleven on Nov. 24th
Alberta parents and caregivers can book Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children aged five to eleven starting November 24th 8:00 a.m. Alberta will receive more than 394,000… Read more »
Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice to Headline 2022 Country Thunder Music Festival, Calgary
Country Thunder Music Festivals organizers have announced the headliners for the 2022 edition of the Calgary Country Thunder Music Festival. The famous summer music festival held at… Read more »
Alberta Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Registration For Children Aged Five to Eleven
Alberta parents and guardians can now pre-register their children aged five to eleven for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Health Canada today approved the Pfizer vaccine to be… Read more »
FrostFest: Calgary to Celebrate Winter With a New Free Festival Taking Place Over the Next Two Weekends
The city of Calgary has announced a new winter event taking place over the upcoming two weekends. FrostFest, the new free festival is an all-ages, outdoor event… Read more »
Applications Now Open For $2000 REP Implementation Grant For Alberta Businesses
Alberta businesses can now apply for the $20-million Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant which provides financial support to businesses implementing Restrictions Exemption Program. REP Implementation Grant is… Read more »
Alberta Vaccine Passport with QR Code Required From November 15th For Accessing Restrictions Exemption Program Venues
Alberta has announced paper records without a QR code can not be used to access venues that have implemented Restrictions Exemption Program starting November 15th. The… Read more »
Beyond Monet: An Immersive Monet Exhibition is Coming to BMO Centre, Calgary
Were you thrilled to be able to walk inside Van Gogh’s paintings and enjoyed every minute of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition? Then, this exhibition is for… Read more »
AWS Canada West Region: Amazon Invests $4.3 Billion to Set up Cloud Computing Hub in Calgary
Alberta has announced Amazon Web Services will invest 4.3 billion in the province. The multibillion-dollar investment is to develop a new cloud computing operation in Calgary which… Read more »
28 Ski Hills and Ski Resorts in Alberta – Opening Dates
With some of the ski resorts opening this weekend for 2021-22 season, here is a quick look at opening dates and vaccine mandate rules across Alberta ski resorts and hills.
Alberta Expands COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccine Eligibility to 70+, 18+ Indigenous, Some Health Workers, AstraZeneca Recipients Starting Nov. 8th
Based on the recommendations made by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization to boost immunity levels, Alberta will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to more… Read more »
Longest Wait Times & High Spending: Canada’s Healthcare Performance is One of the Worst Among 28 Countries With Universal Healthcare
A new study, Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2021 by Fraser Institute says Canada ranks very low among 28 developed countries with Universal Health Care… Read more »
Alberta Living Wage: This is How Much You Need Earn Per Hour in Alberta Cities and Towns to Maintain a Modest Standard of Living
Alberta Living Wage Network has published the hourly wages residents of various Alberta cities need to earn to maintain a modest standard of living. A living wage… Read more »
Field of Crosses Hazy Pale Ale: Calgary Brewery to Raise Funds for Field of Crosses Memorial Project in Calgary
Tail Gunner Brewery has partnered with the Field of Crosses Memorial Project to raise funds for the project. The Field of Crosses Memorial Project is an annual… Read more »
Birdly: Take a Flight Above Prehistoric Landscape at Telus Spark Science Centre’s New VR Exhibit
Experience the world of dinosaurs and even be one of them at the TELUS Spark Science Centre. Birdly, the newest addition, is the first VR exhibit at… Read more »
Alberta Launches Digital Economy Program to Help Businesses Go Digital
Alberta government is investing $10 million over two years in Digital Economy Program which will help small businesses in the province increase their digital presence. Digital Economy… Read more »
Albertans Vote to Keep Changing Clocks and Remove Equalization
Elections Alberta has released the results of the referendums held on Oct. 18th. The results of the Senate elections were also released. More than 1,118,000 Albertans cast… Read more »
Calgary Zoo’s Holiday Light Festival Returns For the 25th Year With “Dinos at Night” Experience
2021 edition of Zoolights will feature over 200 light figurines, bright lights and interactive light displays. You can walk through their new Tunnel of Light or take a walk down their 25th-anniversary memory lane. There will be fire pits to warm up and a holiday zoo market, where you can purchase handicrafts from local businesses, yummy snacks, hot chocolate and so much more.
New Christmas Light Festival at Calgary’s Heritage Park to Feature Vintage and Heritage Displays From All Over Alberta
This holiday season, start a new Christmas tradition at Heritage Park and join the fun at a one-of-a-kind, exciting holiday event. The new light festival, Holiday In… Read more »
Royal Canadian Mint Issues Blue Circulation Dime to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose
Royal Canadian Mint has issued a dime with re-designed the image of Canada’s most famous schooner and “Queen of the North Atlantic” to celebrate the 100th anniversary… Read more »
Albertans Without a Family Doctor Can Now Access Covered Visits Through Maple Maskawâhtik
Maple Maskawâhtik, a virtual care platform, is available for Albertans without a family doctor seeking primary medical care. Maple Maskawâhtik will provide online doctor visits with General… Read more »
Nightrise: An Immersive and Multi-Sensory Experience to Light up Banff Gondola This Winter
Banff Gondola will be the newest venue for an immersive experience of light, sound and wonder created by Moment Factory with the participation of the Stoney Nakoda Nation.
Alberta to Get a New Area Code Starting April 2022
Telecommunications Alliance says Alberta will be getting a new area code to meet the growing demand for new telephone numbers. The new area code 368 will be… Read more »
Broadway Across Canada Brings Anastasia to Calgary, Edmonton & Vancouver This January
After a long hiatus induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, live theatre enthusiasts in Western Canada can once again enjoy touring Broadway shows at the local theatres beginning… Read more »
You Can Now Apply For Alberta’s Women in STEM Scholarship
Applications are now open for Alberta’s Women in STEM Scholarship. The $125,000 scholarship awards $2,500 each to 50 successful applicants and is open to young women pursuing… Read more »