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October 10 to 12: Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Canada Over the Next Two Nights

Depending on your location in Canada, you could be in for a celestial treat of mesmerizing Northern Light displays tonight and possibly over the weekend. Space Weather… Read more »

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Illuminated CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2024 Season Visiting New Brunswick For the First Time (Schedule)

The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 26th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »

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Popeyes Brings Back Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich For Halloween Season

Popeyes Canada is spicing up its menu with the return of a fiery addition—the Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich. Timed for the Halloween season, this sandwich is a… Read more »

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Oct 3-4: Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Canada Tonight

Depending on your location in Canada, you could be in for a celestial treat of mesmerizing Northern Light displays tonight. Due to coronal mass ejection, Space Weather… Read more »

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100 Years of RCAF: Canada Now Has a Colourful New Circulation Toonie

The Royal Canadian Mint has introduced a new $2 circulation coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Unveiled at 17 Wing Winnipeg on Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, the coin celebrates a century of contributions by RCAF personnel.

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Sept 17-18: When to See Tonight’s Partial Lunar Eclipse and Harvest Super Moon in Canada

Look up tonight to see a partial lunar eclipse. Tonight’s eclipse will be visible from all of Canada. The eclipse will last 246 minutes, with the partial eclipse for 64 minutes.

Observers looking at the Moon will be able to see a faint but distinct smudge on the moon’s disk during the duration of the umbral eclipse.

For those in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the moon will rise only after the penumbral eclipse begins, and western B.C. residents will miss out on the beginning of the partial eclipse.

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Sept 16: Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Canada Tonight

Depending on your location in Canada, you could be in for a celestial treat of mesmerizing Northern Light displays tonight. Space Weather Canada has issued a major… Read more »

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Toonie Burgers: Dairy Queen Canada Offering $2 Cheeseburger This National Cheeseburger Day

In recognition of National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, Dairy Queen Canada is launching a special promotion, offering cheeseburgers for just $2.

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Tasty Reasons to Visit Sylvan Lake in September

As with many central Alberta lakes, Sylvan Lake is a beautiful place to spend a sunny day. A major bonus when exploring Sylvan Lake is the abundance… Read more »

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2024 Rankings: Best Elementary Schools in Alberta According to Fraser Institute

The Fraser Institute, a renowned Canadian public policy research and educational organization, has unveiled its annual rankings of Alberta elementary schools, evaluating 730 entities across public, Catholic,… Read more »

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Tranquil Escape to Pierre Grey’s Lakes Provincial Park: Discover the Hidden Treasures of Northwest Alberta

The northwestern Alberta foothills are slightly more remote than the southern hills. The foothills around Grande Cache offer much in the ways of things to do- all… Read more »

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List of 2024 Alberta Day Celebrations Across the Province This Long Weekend

This Labour Day weekend, celebrate everything that makes Alberta unique as the province turns 119 years old. From live entertainment and a made-in-Alberta marketplace to beer gardens… Read more »

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Garner Lake Provincial Park: All Season Fun Near Edmonton

Garner Lake Provincial Park near Edmonton has an activity for every season. It is one of the closest parks to the east side of the city and… Read more »

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Big Arch: McDonald’s Canada to Launch Big Beefy Burger Starting Aug 27

Starting August 27, McDonald’s Canada is launching a new burger called the Big Arch in its restaurants nationwide. The burger features double quarter-pound patties of 100% Canadian… Read more »

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Explore Vulcan: Where Star Trek Meets Prairie History

As with many other Alberta towns, the history of Vulcan dates back to the early 20th century and CPR development. The railway and agriculture helped to build Vulcan, a place that once had nine grain elevators towering over it. It would only be by coincidence that a wildly famous science fiction series’ would share the town’s name. When visiting Vulcan today, all this history is on full display, including the Star Trek connection.

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Red Rock Coulee: ‘Alien’ Landscape in Alberta Home to Large Spheroid Concretions

Some of Alberta’s landscapes seem…alien at times. The province has such drastic changes in scenery along its highways that these strange scenes often take you by surprise,… Read more »

A Day at the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum: Picnics, Photos, and Quirky Fun in Torrington

A Day at the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum: Picnics, Photos, and Quirky Fun in Torrington

The history of Alberta’s most unique museum starts with, of course, gophers! The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington (east-central Alberta) has those little critters to… Read more »

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Police Outpost Provincial Park: Alberta’s Southernmost Provincial Park Offers Majestic Mountain Views, and Nature Trails

Chief Mountain, in Montana, is a unique peak. It stands out as a tall, rectangular structure among the other jagged peaks. Chief Mountain makes for incredible scenery,… Read more »

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Alberta Cares Donut: Tim Hortons Launches Fundraising Campaign for Alberta Wildfires

Tim Hortons has launched a special fundraising campaign across its Alberta locations, offering a dedicated donut for $2 to support the Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires… Read more »

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Sunflower Valley Farms: Alberta’s Massive Sunflower Field Returns For 2024 Season

Did you know that there is a massive sunflower farm in Central Alberta that welcomes visitors to its 60-acre flower field? Sunflower Valley Farms, located near Lacombe, is… Read more »

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37 Alberta Parks You Should Add to Your Outdoor Adventure Bucket List

It is a tough decision: when planning a trip around Alberta, where do you visit first? The nearly 500 Provincial Parks, Recreation Areas, Ecological Reserves, and Wildland… Read more »

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Wind Chasing Road Trip Across Southern Alberta

Southern Alberta is famous for its Chinook winds and is a place that sees a lot of strong winds in general. The winds can gain strength travelling… Read more »

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Alberta’s Long Lake Provincial Park Offers Plenty of Summer Fun

If you are looking for a “quieter” beach and lake this summer, you can plan for a day or weekend at Long Lake Provincial Park. An easy… Read more »

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Red Rock Canyon and Parkway: Alberta Scenic Drive and Hikes Along Argillite Canyon and Waterfalls

The Red Rock Parkway in Waterton traverses 15 km through the scenic Blakiston Valley, ending at the vibrant Red Rock Canyon. This journey showcases the stunning intersection of prairie and mountain landscapes, offering travelers majestic views, notably of Mt. Blakiston, the park’s highest peak.