Central Alberta 
CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2026 – Medicine Hat – Calgary – Edmonton – Banff
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 28th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »
Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff Closed Until December 11: Here’s What Visitors Need to Know
Fall is usually a quieter time to explore Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, once the summer crowds have thinned out. But if you were hoping to… Read more »
CRAFT Beer Market Brings Back Popular Menu Favourites for 15th Anniversary, Plans Calgary Celebration
CRAFT Beer Market is turning 15, and to mark the occasion, the restaurant chain is bringing back several dishes from its earlier menus, along with a special… Read more »
Alberta’s First Widespread Snowfall: Environment Canada Issues Yellow Warnings for Up to 25 cm Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Alberta’s first widespread snowfall of the season is moving closer, and Environment Canada has issued yellow snowfall warnings for parts of the province ahead of the Thanksgiving… Read more »
Alberta Only Canadian Province in Top Half of North American Living Standards Ranking: Report
Seven Canadian provinces rank among the bottom 10 jurisdictions in North America for economic output per person, while Alberta is the only province to make the top… Read more »
Nickelback Is Coming to Seven Canadian Cities in 2027: Tour Dates and Ticket Details
Nickelback is heading back on the road in 2027, with seven Canadian arena concerts scheduled between March and April as part of the band’s newly announced Everything… Read more »
Alberta Adds 23,000 Jobs as Canada Loses 68,000 and Unemployment Rises to 6.5% in September
Canada’s job market took another hit in September, with 68,000 fewer people employed and the unemployment rate climbing to 6.5%, according to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force… Read more »
Fall Adventures at Alberta’s Castle Provincial Park
As one of Alberta’s many southern outdoor playgrounds, Castle Provincial Park has something for everyone. The year-round park is situated in an ideal spot on both mountains… Read more »
Nine Waterfalls to Explore in Southwest Alberta
Southwestern Alberta is filled with hundreds of natural hidden gems. Some of the natural areas are best enjoyed according to the season, though, like skiing in the… Read more »
Ghost Tours and Walks in Alberta – 2026 Halloween Season
Alberta’s creepiest ghost stories are lurking behind several local neighbourhoods, the province’s oldest buildings, and some unexpected places. Are you brave enough to listen to these tales? If so, you have a few options between different haunted locations!
Scary Haunted Houses to Visit in Alberta This Halloween – 2026
You can scare yourselves silly this Halloween with a number of creative, creepy, and chilling haunted house experiences in Alberta. And no two experiences are the same…. Read more »
Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2027 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale
One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2027 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »
50 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Alberta
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Alberta this year by doing something different. This coming weekend you’ll find an assorted variety of fall fun around all our province’s cities and… Read more »
West Coast Pipeline: Pacific Link Named Project of National Interest With 140,000 Jobs and $20 Billion in Annual GDP Projected
Canada and Alberta have taken another step toward developing a new West Coast oil pipeline, now officially named Pacific Link. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Fort… Read more »
Alberta Wants Much Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping: Here’s What Could Change
People caught illegally dumping garbage in Alberta could soon face fines of up to $100,000 and possible jail time, while corporations could be fined as much as… Read more »
Still Haven’t Claimed Alberta’s $100 Energy Rebate? You Now Have Until Oct. 31
Albertans who have not yet applied for the province’s $100 Alberta Energy Rebate now have until Oct. 31, 2026 to do so. Alberta has extended the original… Read more »
Haunted Hike: This Halloween Haunt Near Edmonton Has 20 Themed Rooms and New Terror for 2026
Twenty rooms filled with Halloween scenes make The Haunted Hike less of a literal hike these days and more of a trip through a giant indoor haunted… Read more »
25 Ideas For Thanksgiving Weekend Getaway in Alberta
Give thanks for all there is to do during Thanksgiving long weekend in Alberta! There are many different ways to plan a getaway for the coming long… Read more »
Calgary-Edmonton High-Speed Rail Moves Forward as Alberta Seeks Private-Sector Proposals
A high-speed train travelling between downtown Calgary and downtown Edmonton in one hour and 45 minutes is moving a step closer to consideration, with Alberta preparing to… Read more »
Dairy Queen Canada Unveils New Spellbound Fall Menu and Mystery Blizzard Buddies
Dairy Queen Canada has a new fall menu. Starting September 28, customers will also find mystery collectible plushies, including a rare version that comes with a considerably… Read more »
Things to Do in Alberta This Fall – 2026 Events, Festivals and Fun Activities
Fall in Alberta moves quickly. By late September, the larches are turning gold in the Rockies, pumpkin farms are in full swing, and communities across the province… Read more »
10 Fantastic Fall Activities Around Hinton
The town of Hinton is located right in the centre of beautiful fall foothill scenery. That, and many other reasons, make the area a perfect fall destination for road trips and day trips.
Riley Green to Headline 2026 Grey Cup Halftime Show as Snowbirds Make Final Flight in Calgary
The 113th Grey Cup in Calgary is shaping up to be as much a music and aviation event as a football championship. Country singer-songwriter Riley Green will… Read more »
What to Do in Drumheller This Weekend: A County Fair, Cornhole Tournament and Free Dinosaur Museum Admission
A $15,000 cornhole tournament may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a fall trip to the Alberta Badlands. Add pig races, a… Read more »