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Oil Prices Help Alberta Reverse $9.4-Billion Deficit Forecast
Alberta’s fiscal picture has changed sharply since Budget 2026. The province’s first-quarter update now forecasts a $2-billion surplus for 2026-27, putting Alberta on track for what could… Read more »
Calgary’s Fireworks Festival: What You Need to Know About Attending 2026 GlobalFest
Calgary’s fireworks festival, GlobalFest, returns this Thursday at a new location, sparkling the skies for four days. GlobalFest is packing four country-themed nights into Spruce Meadows from… Read more »
2026 Labour Day Long Weekend Events & Festivals in Calgary
Highlights include Alberta Day festivities, Fiesta Filipino, Calgary Pride Festival, Calgary Stampeders Labour Day Classic and many more!
What to Know About Calgary’s Alberta Day Festivities This Sunday, Including a Free Drone Show
Alberta is poised to commemorate its 121st year as a province with the annual Alberta Day celebrations. The day honours Alberta’s official designation as a province on… Read more »
20+ Ideas For Labour Day Weekend Getaways and Day Trips in Alberta
You needn’t look far for things to do in Alberta for September Long Weekend. In some places, fall festivities are beginning to show up, while others may… Read more »
Parade, Fireworks & Drone Shows: What to See and Do at Taber Cornfest This Weekend
What better way to say goodbye to the summer holidays than celebrating all things corn? Taber is famous for its corn, and if you’re looking for something… Read more »
Things to Do in Calgary This September – 2026
Things to Do in Calgary in September: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Calgary during the month of September 2026.
Free Drone Shows & More: Celebrate 2026 Alberta Day on August 30 in Edmonton & Calgary
The fifth annual Alberta Day celebrations will be held with a full day of festivities in both Edmonton and Calgary on August 30, marking the establishment of… Read more »
Luke Combs Adds Edmonton and Vancouver Stops to 2027 Stadium Tour; Presales Begin August 19
If you want to see Luke Combs in Canada in 2027, you’ll have two chances to catch him on his expanded My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. … Read more »
Huckleberry Fest 2026: Take a Scenic Chairlift Ride to Pick Huckleberries at This Alberta Ski Resort
August in Alberta brings plenty of harvest-related activities, from apple picking to corn mazes. But if you are looking for a unique harvest activity to partake in… Read more »
Alberta Open Farm Days Returns Aug 15 &16 With Hands-on Farm Experiences
On August 15 and 16, you can step beyond the city limits and into Alberta’s rural heartland during Open Farm Days. For one weekend, farms, ranches, breweries,… Read more »
Must-Attend Concerts and Music Festivals in Calgary
A list of must-attend concerts in Calgary.
August 12: When & Where to See Partial Solar Eclipse in Canada
Canada will experience a partial solar eclipse on August 12 as the path of totality crosses the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and the Atlantic Ocean before reaching northern… Read more »
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 Day Trips and Getaways in Alberta
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 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 »