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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 »
AB Covid Records Verifier: App to Verify Alberta COVID-19 Vaccine QR Code is Now Available For Download
Alberta has released the app to scan COVID-19 vaccine QR codes and it is now available for download on Apple and Android devices through the respective app… Read more »
REP Implementation Grant: Alberta Offering $2000 to Businesses Implementing COVID-19 Restrictions
Premier Jason Kenney today announced Alberta will be providing financial supports to businesses implementing Restrictions Exemption Program. The provincial government introduced two new programs today – REP… Read more »
2021 Q4 Passport Index: Canada’s Passport is Among the Top 10 Global Ranking Passports
The latest ranking of the world’s most powerful passports by Passport Index puts Canada in the top 30 countries with high mobility and in the group of… Read more »
Alberta Announces New Gathering Restrictions Effective Oct. 6th
Alberta is reducing the number of people you can get together with outdoors this Thanksgiving weekend. Effective Oct. 6th, all outdoor private social gatherings will be limited… Read more »
Alberta Rolls Out Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to All 75 and Older, Indigenous 65 and Older Starting Oct. 6th
Alberta is giving a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all residents aged 75 and older and First Nations, Inuit and Métis people age 65 and older… Read more »
2021 Tunnel of Terror: Get Your Car Scary Clean at This Haunted Car Wash in Calgary
After the smashing success of last year’s Halloween event, Great White Car & Truck Wash in Calgary is once again partnering with Bluebird Self Storage to bring… Read more »
Tim Hortons Sells Nearly 800,000 Orange-Sprinkled Fundraising Donuts In support of Residential School Survivors
Tim Hortons launched a limited-time fundraising donut in honour of Orange Shirt Day on September 30th with 100 per cent of the proceeds (excluding taxes) donated to… Read more »
You Can Now Download Alberta COVID-19 Vaccine Records With QR Codes
Albertans can now download their COVID-19 vaccine records that has a scannable QR code from the Alberta vaccine records website. Though the QR code records are available… Read more »