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$300 Per Week: You Can Apply For Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit If You Lost 50 Per Cent of Your Income
The federal government is expanding the eligibility of some key COVID-19 benefit programs to include workers who lost at least 50 per cent of income due to the… Read more »
New Restrictions: Alberta Reduces Large Indoor Venue Capacity, Bans Dancing at Restaurants Effective December 24th
Alberta has unveiled new restrictions effective Christmas Eve to combat the rise of COVID-19 cases due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. The measures announced by Minister… Read more »
Albertans 18+ Now Eligible to Book Appointments For COVID-19 Booster Doses
Alberta has expanded COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Albertans aged 18 and older to curb the rapid spread of the Omicron variant fueled COVID-19 cases. Starting immediately,… Read more »
Albertans 50+ & All Health-Care Workers Now Eligible to Book Appointments For COVID-19 Booster Doses
Alberta today announced residents aged 50+ are now eligible to book appointments for a booster dose of mRNA vaccine six months after receiving their second dose. All… Read more »
Alberta: These Are the New Social Gathering Restrictions For 2021-22 Holiday Season
Alberta has announced modest changes to social gathering restrictions for the holiday season. The province has retained the maximum number of people who can gather indoor at… Read more »
Albertans Can Get Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits Starting Dec. 17
Alberta is expanding rapid testing program in the face of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. The province is providing free testing kits to all Albertans starting December… Read more »
Calgary to Welcome 2022 With Midnight Fireworks Show Over Calgary Tower
The city of Calgary is bringing back New Year’s Eve fireworks. The city will launch fireworks from Calgary Tower and it will be synchronized to CJSW 90.9 FM… Read more »
Calgary-Banff Rail Project Enters Design Phase, Hopes For Operation by 2025
Calgary Airport – Banff Rail (CABR) project has officially entered the design phase. Liricon Capital Ltd. (Liricon) and Plenary Americas have submitted an Enhanced Unsolicited Proposal to… Read more »
Outdoor Winter Activities in and Around Calgary for Kids & Adults
There’s so much to do in and around Calgary during winter. From downhill skiing to finding the best viewpoints of the city, you’re sure to find something to do this winter in Calgary. Make the most of it with these outdoor activities during these short sunny days of winter.
Eau Claire Distillery Launches Calgary Flames Collector’s Edition Rupert’s Whisky
Alberta’s award-winning distillery has launched a limited-edition whisky just in time for the holiday season. Winner of two golds at the 2021 SIP Awards and gold at… Read more »
You Can Now Download Alberta Vaccine Passport With QR Code For International Travel
Alberta has updated its vaccine passport with the QR code that meets the recommended Canadian standard for domestic and international travel. This updated vaccine passport is now… Read more »
Shop the Huge Christmas Market Featuring Indigenous Artisans at Tsuut’ina Nation
Support Indigenous and local artists and businesses during the first annual Christmas at the Nation event at Tsuut’ina Nation near Calgary. In partnership with the Seven Chiefs… Read more »
Albertans 60+ Eligible to Book Appointments For COVID-19 Booster Doses Starting Dec. 2
Alberta announced that residents aged 60+ can book appointments for a booster dose of mRNA vaccine six months after receiving their second dose starting December 2nd. Booster… Read more »
Alberta to Restrict Use of Photo Radar to Ensure Safety, Not Revenue
Alberta government is restricting the use of automated traffic enforcement by putting the onus on municipalities to justify each location where photo radar is deployed starting April… Read more »
Alberta Confirms First Case of Omicron COVID-19 Variant
Alberta has confirmed a case of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron, in a person who travelled from Nigeria and the Netherlands. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says… Read more »
You Can Now Book Outdoor Fire Pits at Calgary Parks
The city of Calgary has set up small fire pits in various parks so that Calgarians can reserve them for a safe outdoor gathering with their bubble…. Read more »
Alberta: Vaccine Record Website With New Travel QR Code Was Taken Down Due to Possible Privacy Breach
Alberta says there might have been a privacy breach in the province’s vaccine record site. Alberta in a news release stated, “a technical issue on the website… Read more »
Restrictions Exemption Program: Alberta Ski Hills Can Operate Outdoor Areas Without COVID-19 Vaccine Proof Starting Nov. 29th
Alberta has updated its Restrictions Exemption Program guidelines to allow ski hills to operate outdoor areas without implementing REP requirements starting Nov. 29. Restrictions Exemption Program requires some… Read more »
Canada Post Celebrates Incredible Margaret Atwood With a New Stamp
Canada Post has released a new stamp honouring Margaret Atwood – one of the most successful and admired writers Canada has ever known. Ottawa-born Margaret Atwood has… Read more »
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 »