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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 »
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 »