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April 6: Alberta to Return to Step 1, Closing Indoor Dining April 9th

Premier Jason Kenney has announced that Alberta will return to Step 1 effective 11:59 p.m. April 6. This means that libraries will close, only one-on-one training will… Read more »

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25 Natural Wonders You Should Visit in Alberta

It is not hard to find beauty in Alberta’s natural surroundings. This large province contains all sorts of wilderness to explore like waterfalls, mountains, glaciers, badlands and… Read more »

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Reservations for Parks Canada Campgrounds for Summer 2021 Open April 6th

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer (2021)? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay, as… Read more »

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Calgary’s SAIT School of Business Ranked in Top 100 Business Schools in the World

CEOWORLD Magazine is counting SAIT School of Business in Calgary among the top 100 business schools in the world. SAIT’s School of Business is one of the… Read more »

Dollarama Announces Plans to Grow Stores to 2000 Across Canada

Dollarama Announces Plans to Grow Stores to 2000 Across Canada

Dollarama Inc. remained bullish on the future of the discount chain in Canada even as its profits slipped amid higher costs and restrictions related to the pandemic… Read more »

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Bring ‘Bar Smells’ Home With Candles From Miller Lite

If you are missing the sounds and smells of your favourite pub, then Miller Lite has released a new limited line of candles called Bar Smells that… Read more »

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You Now Have 405 Acres More to Explore in PEI National Park

If you are planning to visit PEI when the pandemic is over, you now have 405 acres more to explore! The government of Canada has announced that… Read more »

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Top 20 Friendliest Towns and Cities in Canada

If you are looking to travel to small towns and cities in Canada after the pandemic restrictions are lifted, then Expedia, one of the world’s largest full-service… Read more »

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Burger King Launches New Plant-Based Impossible Whopper in Canada

Burger King Canada and Impossible Foods have teamed up to introduce a new plant-based flame-grilled burger in Canada. The Impossible Whopper made from plants launches today (March… Read more »

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Paid Parking at Lake Louise, Shuttle Reservations to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

If you are planning to visit Canada’s busiest mountain Lakes this summer, then you need to plan ahead. Parks Canada is introducing a two-year paid parking pilot… Read more »

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What to Do With Left Over Food: IKEA Canada Releases Free Food Scraps Cook Book

Ikea Canada has released a new IKEA cookbook to inspire Canadians to reduce food waste in their home. According to a study released by Second Harvest in… Read more »

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Best Places to Eat in Alberta in 2021 According to Yelp

15 Alberta restaurants were awarded the top honours and the list of best eateries includes 7 places from Calgary, 6 from Edmonton, and 1 each from Airdrie and Longview.

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Calgary Zoo’s 10 Year Old King Penguin Dies Post Surgery

Calgary Zoo has announced that Tut, a 10-year-old king penguin at the Calgary Zoo died on Thursday after undergoing surgery earlier this week. Announcing the death through… Read more »

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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition Coming to McMahon Stadium Calgary This June

Get ready to walk inside Van Gogh paintings this June in Calgary. An immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, that showcases the famed artist’s renowned works through stunning projection… Read more »

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Plant Based JUST Egg Launches in Canada

A plant-based egg product is launching in Canada in time for Easter. JUST Plant Egg by Eat Just, Inc., will launch its toaster-ready, folded version of its… Read more »

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Sandwich Friends: Saskatchewan Girl Wins Global Ikea Soft Toy Drawing Competition

A nine-year-old from Saskatchewan has won the annual Global Ikea Soft Toy Drawing Competition. Kids from across the globe participate in the annual competition for an opportunity… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Reveals 2021 Roll Up To Win Prizes, Starts March 8

Roll Up To Win kicks off today and runs through April 4. All Rolls must be revealed by April 18.

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15 Inspiring Canadian Women You Should Know About

Virtually every woman has more than one role in her life, whether they are divided between professional and personal realms. However, the women in this list have… Read more »

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12 Inspirational Alberta Women You Should Know About

The #ChoosetoChallenge theme for 2021 International Women’s Day is fitting for the following 12 Alberta females. Today, and back into Alberta’s history, there exist inspiring females from… Read more »

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You Can Now Get Plant-Based Meatballs at Ikea

Ikea has introduced plant-based meatballs – plant ball – in its restaurants and food markets across Canada.

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Albertans Can Stay at Jasper Park Lodge For Half Price This Spring

The luxury hotel, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is open now for reservations after they were mysteriously closed last month because of a private block booking. All 446… Read more »

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Best Canadian Whiskies for 2021

The winners of the eleventh annual Canadian Whisky Awards which recognize the very best Canadian whiskies have been announced and nine independent whisky experts named Canada’s oldest whisky,… Read more »

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Mr. No More: Mr. Potato Head Toys Go Gender Neutral to Promote Equality and Inclusion

Hasbro is doing its part to promote gender equality and inclusion by making sure all feel welcome in the Potato Head world by dropping “Mr.” from the… Read more »

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Grey Eagle Drive-In: Calgary is Getting a New Drive-In Concert Venue

Drive-in concerts and movies are becoming the norm in Canada as the pandemic stretches on. Last summer, soldout performances including movies were screened at The Big Art… Read more »