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Things to Do in Alberta This August – 2026
Between music festivals, historical celebratory events, and rodeos, August is the perfect month to explore the diverse regions of Alberta.
Applications Open Aug. 4 for $107 Million in Alberta Student Support
Alberta students will be able to apply for more than $107 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries beginning Aug. 4 through Alberta Student Aid. The funding, available… Read more »
Heritage Day and August Long Weekend 2026: 25 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips and Getaways
The August Long Weekend in Alberta is often one of the warmest, so you’re probably planning some sort of vacation. You can easily centre your long weekend… Read more »
Albertans Can Book MRIs, CT Scans and Other Imaging Without a Doctor’s Referral Starting July 31
Albertans will be able to book certain diagnostic imaging tests without a doctor’s referral beginning July 31, 2026, under a new provincial preventative health testing program. Adults… Read more »
Things to Do This Weekend in Calgary – Jul 31 to Aug 3, 2026
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Calgary this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Things to Do in Calgary in August – 2026
Things to Do in Calgary in August: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Calgary during the month of August.
Free Things to Do in Calgary in August – 2026
A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in Calgary during August.
DQ Canada Offering $1 Small Sundaes for National Ice Cream Day
DQ Canada is marking National Ice Cream Day with a one-day discount on small sundaes. On July 19, 2026, DQ Rewards members can purchase a small sundae… Read more »
Alberta Launches Regulated Online Gambling Market With 22 Sites
Alberta’s regulated online iGaming market is now operating, with 22 registered sites available to players beginning Monday. The province says the new system is intended to give… Read more »
July 18: Nando’s Canada Offers Free Chicken Meal in Exchange for Food Donations
Nando’s Canada will mark Mandela Day by offering a free meal to customers who donate non-perishable food items or make a financial contribution to local food banks…. Read more »
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta With $13B Investment
Meta is planning to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta, a project the province describes as one of the largest private-sector investments in Canadian history…. Read more »
2026 Calgary Stampede Parade: What You Need to Know About Parking/Road Closures on July 3
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth begins this Friday. The 114th Calgary Stampede Parade is the official kickoff to Alberta’s iconic summer festival and the second-largest Parade in North… Read more »
Applications Now Open for $100 Alberta Energy Rebate
Albertans can now apply for a one-time $100 payment through the Alberta Energy Rebate. Applications opened July 1 and will remain available until Sept. 30 through the… Read more »
75+ Free Things To Do This Summer In Calgary – 2026
A list of 75 Free Family Summer Activities in Calgary including free places to visit, free events and festivals, free recreation programs, free community programs and more!
Must-Attend Concerts and Music Festivals in Calgary
A list of must-attend concerts in Calgary.
Pumphouse Park Along the Bow River Reopens With New Pathways, and Picnic Areas
Pumphouse Park is open again, giving Calgarians a refreshed riverside space to walk, cycle, gather, and spend time near the Bow River. The City of Calgary… Read more »
Things to Do in Calgary in July 2026
Celebrate Canada Day, enjoy Calgary Stampede and more this July in Calgary.
Free Things to Do in Calgary in July 2026
A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in Calgary during July. You may like: Free Summer Activities in Calgary Contents: Free Events Free Activities… Read more »
Canada Strong Pass Summer 2026 – Museums and Galleries Offering Free/Discounted Admission
Canada Strong Pass returns for the second year this summer from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The program offers discounted or free access to a range… Read more »
Here’s Who Can Apply for Alberta’s New $100 Energy Rebate Available Starting July 1
Alberta is rolling out a new Energy Rebate that will send $100 to nearly 3.4 million eligible residents starting July 1, 2026. The province says the rebate… Read more »
Alberta’s Federal Contribution Saves Taxpayers in Other Provinces About $1,000 a Year, Study Says
Albertans are sending far more to Ottawa than they receive back, and a new Fraser Institute study says that gap has a direct effect on taxpayers in… Read more »
Picnic & Pick Your Own Peonies at Beyond Roots Flower Farm Near Red Deer
Are you a fan of peonies? Of course, you are! Who isn’t? Peonies are the stars of the show at Beyond Roots Flower Farm, located in the… Read more »
Elections Alberta Launches Record Drive to Hire 60,000 Workers
Elections Alberta is preparing for a referendum unlike anything the province has managed before. The agency has launched what it calls the largest electoral event worker… Read more »
Alberta’s New One-Card ID System, With Citizenship Status, Rolls Out July 2
Albertans may soon need fewer cards in their wallets to access everyday services. Starting July 2, Alberta’s government will begin issuing new and renewed driver’s licences and… Read more »