Festival News AB - Calgary

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Jonas Brothers to Coming to 2024 Calgary Stampede; Presale Feb 13th

The Jonas Brothers, a globally celebrated music group with several GRAMMY nominations and massive album sales, are set to headline the Calgary Stampede at the Scotiabank Saddledome… Read more »

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8 Options For Valentine’s Day Dinner Take Out in Calgary

Many choose to show their love on Valentine’s Day with food. And if you don’t care for cooking, don’t have the time, or can’t make it out,… Read more »

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Groundhog Day 2024: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted six more weeks of winter this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow and… Read more »

Bow Valley Boot Stomp: Cochrane Getting a New Country Music festival This Summer

Bow Valley Boot Stomp: Cochrane Getting a New Country Music festival This Summer

Dive into the heart of country music at the Bow Valley Boot Stomp, set to bring Cochrane alive this summer. This inaugural festival invites country music aficionados… Read more »

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Calgary’s Chinese New Year Festival Returns This Weekend

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Chinese New Year at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre’s 2024 Festival, spanning two exciting weekends from February 3rd to 11th. This… Read more »

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These Are Alberta’s Top Employers For 2024

Alberta’s economy is thriving, and local employers are stepping up to match the perks and benefits of the nation’s top workplaces. Mediacorp Canada Inc. highlighted this development… Read more »

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Eligible Albertans to Get AISH and Income Support Payments Earlier

Alberta government has revised the payment schedule for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support programs. Starting in March 2024, beneficiaries of these… Read more »

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Alberta Creates Two New Provincial Parks, Increases Total Land Area of Two, and Redesignates 10 As Public Lands

Alberta’s northernmost site, home to badlands, is now a provincial park. Alberta has made extensive changes to enhance the province’s natural spaces by amending, expanding, and establishing the… Read more »

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These Are Canada’s Best 100 Places to Eat in 2024

Yelp has unveiled its ninth annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024, a compilation based on community recommendations. Topping the list is Chen… Read more »

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Miranda Lambert to Headline Calgary Stampede; Presale on Jan 24th

Country music superstar Miranda Lambert is set to headline the Calgary Stampede at the Saddledome. Known for her remarkable achievements in the country music scene, Lambert, a… Read more »

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2024 Chinook Blast: Here Are All the Free Events at Calgary’s Signature Winter Festival

Calgary’s signature winter festival, Chinook Blast, returns next month, transforming the city into a cultural hub of activities. From February 2 to 19, Chinook Blast offers over… Read more »

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Concert Tours and Music Festivals to Attend in Calgary This February

Calgary’s music scene is vibrant this February, with diverse performances featuring blues, Latin pop, singer-songwriter performances, and various other musical events across the city.

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List of Extreme Cold Records Set in Alberta – Jan 11 to 15, 2024

Last weekend, Alberta experienced a severe cold snap, shattering multiple long-standing low-temperature records. The intense Arctic air front, which commenced on Thursday, led to the setting of… Read more »

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Crumbl Cookies Opening in Calgary on Jan 19th

Crumbl Cookies is opening its 1st location in Calgary next week. The famous cookie store debuted in Canada with its first location in Edmonton last March. The… Read more »

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La Poutine Week 2024: Canada’s Cheesy Restaurant Food Festival Returns This February

Canada’s beloved La Poutine Week, presented by People Mover Technologies Inc., returns for its 12th year, showcasing a diverse array of poutine dishes from February 1st to… Read more »

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Calgary Launches 311 Call Back Option

Today marks the introduction of a new callback option for the City’s 311 call center, aiming to enhance user experience. Available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m…. Read more »

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2024 Income Tax Brackets, CPP, TFSA and RRSP Limits and Other Changes That Will Affect Your Finances

If your New Year’s resolution is to save money, begin with budget planning by focusing on your net income. The rise in income tax brackets, TFSA and… Read more »

Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace

Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace

Justin Trudeau tells Minister of Transport, “Pablo, what are you doing? You don’t have to deliver the presents yourself.” “Come on, leave that to Santa… that’s his… Read more »

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Alberta Increasing Property Damage Collision Reporting Threshold

Alberta is implementing a significant change to streamline reporting procedures for vehicle collisions. Starting January 1, the threshold for reporting property damage from collisions to law enforcement… Read more »

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AutoTrader: Most Popular Cars in Canada 2023

The latest data from AutoTrader, Canada’s popular automotive marketplace, presents an intriguing snapshot of Canadian vehicle preferences in 2023, a year characterized by economic volatility and unprecedentedly… Read more »

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Canadian Dental Care Plan: Changes Coming to T4/T4A

As the federal government gears up for the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), aimed at enhancing dental care accessibility, the Canada Revenue Agency recently… Read more »

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2024 Canada’s Food Price Report: This Is How Much Your Food Bill Will Increase in 2024

Canadian families will continue to grapple with rising food costs, reveals the latest Canada’s Food Price Report. This annual analysis, now in its 14th year, is a… Read more »

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Canadian Students’ Performance Falls, Yet Above OECD Average; Alberta and Quebec Lead the Country

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) holds worldwide tests – Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) – for 15-year-old students in member countries to determine… Read more »

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Mötley Crüe Coming to 2024 Calgary Stampede

Motley Crue, the iconic rock band renowned for their dynamic live performances, is slated to headline at the Calgary Stampede.   Known as the Saints of Los… Read more »