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Must Visit Places to See Magical Christmas Light Displays in Alberta – 2025
Come Christmas, enchanting holiday lights starts to glow all over Alberta. Although every village, town, city, and community has at least one or two house or buildings worth stopping to check out, the following light shows are definitely worth travelling to see.
Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 Revealed as Organizations Adapt to Economic and Technological Change
A new group of Canadian organizations has been recognized for their ability to navigate a period marked by rapid technological change, global trade pressures and demographic challenges…. Read more »
New Report Warns Canada May Miss 2040 Target for Cervical Cancer Elimination
A new national assessment suggests Canada may fall short of its plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, as progress that once showed steady improvement has levelled… Read more »
Living Wage 2025: How Much Albertans Need to Earn Per Hour to Make Ends Meet
The Alberta Living Wage Network has released its 2025 report outlining the hourly wages residents in different Alberta communities need to earn to maintain a modest standard… Read more »
Canadians a Major Factor in $5.7B Drop in U.S. Travel Revenue
Tourism spending by international travellers to the United States is expected to fall below pre-pandemic levels this year, with fewer Canadian travellers identified as a key factor… Read more »
18+ Ideas For a Christmas – Winter Break Getaway in Alberta
If you need ideas for a Christmas vacation or road trip this season, there are many options in Alberta. The holidays are for family, and there are… Read more »
Nov 7: 7-Eleven Canada Celebrates Reverse 7-Eleven Day with Free Slurpees and ¢71 Wings
7-Eleven Canada is marking “Reverse 7-Eleven Day” on November 7 by offering customers a free Slurpee and special discounts on chicken wings. The event mirrors the company’s… Read more »
Super Beaver Moon to Illuminate the Skies on Nov 4/5
The final months of 2025 feature a trio of supermoons, and the second of these, the Beaver Moon, will illuminate the sky on November 5, appearing as… Read more »
Pizza Pizza Offers Free Cheese Pizzas Nationwide on Nov 3
Pizza Pizza will celebrate the close of the baseball season by offering Canadians a free small cheese pizza on Monday, November 3. The giveaway honours Toronto Blue… Read more »
Zellers Returns with Nationwide Rollout of New 3.0 Store Concept, Beginning in Edmonton
Canadian retailer Zellers is set to make a national comeback with a new retail format and phased expansion plan. The company confirmed it will reopen stores beginning… Read more »
Places to Go For Polar Express and Santa Trains in Alberta
Relive the magical story of the motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ or enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones ride on the Christmas… Read more »
25 Christmas & Winter Holiday Getaways in Alberta
Around Alberta are so many exciting and different ways to enjoy a holiday getaway with loved ones: head up north for calm and tranquillity; head south where… Read more »
Albertans Invited to Vote on First New Licence Plate Design in Four Decades
Alberta is updating its licence plate for the first time since 1984, introducing a new design featuring the provincial motto “Strong and Free.” Residents will determine the… Read more »
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Reveals 2026 Locations and Initial Lineup
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has announced its 2026 schedule and first round of performers, unveiling an expanded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2025 Season With Barenaked Ladies and Jade Eagleson Among Star-Studded Lineup
The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 27th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »
Canada Strong Pass Returning for Holidays and Summer 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the Canada Strong Pass will return for the upcoming holiday season and again for summer 2026. The initiative, first introduced… Read more »
Rooty Turns 50: A&W Fans Can Join the Celebration with Limited-Time Meal Deal
A&W Canada is marking the 50th anniversary of its mascot, the Great Root Bear, with a national promotion and special events in Calgary and Toronto. Starting October… Read more »
Canadian Rents Fall for 12th Straight Month, Led by Declines in B.C. and Alberta
The average asking rent for residential properties in Canada fell 3.2% year-over-year in September to $2,123, according to the October 2025 National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and… Read more »
Wendy’s Canada Launches $4 Dave’s Single Cheeseburger
Wendy’s Canada has launched a limited-time promotion, pricing its Dave’s Single cheeseburger at $4. The quarter-pound burger, prepared with fresh Canadian beef, includes American cheese, lettuce,… Read more »
Canada Temporarily Bans Pistachio Imports from Iran After More Than 100 Salmonella Cases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has introduced a temporary ban on pistachios and pistachio-based products imported from Iran, citing risks linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak…. Read more »
Shoresy Classic Adds Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver to Winter Tour
The Shoresy Classic is gearing up for another round of puck drops, this time heading west with a new winter schedule. The live hockey event inspired by… Read more »
Alberta to Add Citizenship Status to Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards
Alberta will become the first province in Canada to display Canadian citizenship status on driver’s licences and identification cards. Legislation to authorize the change will be introduced… Read more »
School Rankings 2025: Best High Schools in Alberta
In its latest release, the Fraser Institute unveiled the 2025 rankings for Alberta’s secondary schools, evaluating 292 institutions across various categories, including public, Catholic, independent, and charter… Read more »
Canada Loses 66,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Hits 7.1%; Southern Ontario Cities Hit Hard
Canada’s job market took another hit in August, shedding 66,000 positions—primarily part-time roles—marking the second straight month of decline, says Statistics Canada in its monthly report. The… Read more »