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Columbia Icefield Adventure: Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Tour & Glass Walkway Over Sunwapta Valley – 2023 Season

Columbia Icefield Adventure and Skywalk in Jasper National Park opens for the 2023 season on May 6th. If you want to step back in time and experience… Read more »

2023 World Whiskies Awards: These Are Canada’s Best Whiskies

2023 World Whiskies Awards: These Are Canada’s Best Whiskies

The 2023 World Whiskies Awards recently concluded, and several Canadian companies won awards for their exceptional whiskies. If you’re interested in buying award-winning whiskies, consider looking into… Read more »

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Get Free Coffee on Celebrate Earth Day at Good Earth Coffeehouse Locations

Good Earth Coffeehouse is getting ready for Earth Day with an exciting promotion that will offer a free cup of coffee, tea, or espresso-based beverage to thousands of people who bring their travel mugs on Earth Day.

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World’s Wealthiest Cities Report: Cities With the Most Millionaires in Canada – 2023

Four Canadian cities rank in the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023. Henley & Partners, in collaboration with New World Wealth, has published a report identifying the wealthiest… Read more »

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10 Yoga Getaways & Retreats in Alberta

Take a deep breath in! Find a true sense of peace and calm with your next vacation. There are several upcoming yoga retreats offered by a variety… Read more »

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Number of Years an Average Canadian Worker Need to Become a Millionaire

Picodi.com examined how many years of work it takes to earn $1 million (USD) in various countries based on average wages. The study included 102 countries and… Read more »

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Cheer Banff’s Culinary and Cocktail Scene at Made with Love Festival

Raise a glass to Banff’s best cocktails and cuisine at the Made with Love Festival. Starting today until April 23rd, the Banff Food and Cocktail Festival brings… Read more »

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Low Cost Airline Lynx Air Offering Up to 99% Off Base Fares

Lynx Air is having a birthday sale! Lynx celebrated its first flight from Calgary to Vancouver on April 7, 2022. To show their appreciation for a successful… Read more »

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Craft Beer Market Launches New Happy Hours & Daily Features Menu Starting at $6

CRAFT Beer Market, where fresh local food and craft beer from around the world come together under one roof, has launched a new Happiest Hour and affordable… Read more »

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Income Bracket You Need to Be In to Buy a Home in Canadian Cities

Zoocasa has released a new study which analyzed 16 census municipalities to determine how much income was required to afford a home at the benchmark price. While… Read more »

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Alberta Adding 100 More Street-level Police Officers to Make Edmonton & Calgary Safer

Alberta plans to hire 100 more street-level police officers over the next 18 months to increase the visible law enforcement presence and tackle criminal activity in high-crime… Read more »

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Alberta Eliminates GDL Class 5 and Class 6 Advanced Road Tests

Alberta has removed the requirement of eligible drivers in the Graduated Driver’s Licensing program to take advanced road tests to get their full Class 5 or Class… Read more »

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Canada Permanently Eliminating Interest for Student Loans Starting April 1

The federal government has confirmed the permanent elimination of interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. The permanent… Read more »

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What to Know About the Free Canadian Dental Care Plan Proposed in 2023 Budget

The federal government is fulfilling its commitment to the NDP and plans to provide free dental care to Canadians earning less than $70,000 by the end of… Read more »

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15 Resorts & Hotels For a Spring Break Getaway in Alberta

Spring Break in Alberta is a great time to get away. Get away from the city, your town, or your daily life and enjoy the start of… Read more »

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Canada’s Population Grew By More Than a Million in 2022

Canada’s population has grown to an estimated 39,566,248 people as of January 1, 2023, following a record-high increase of 1,050,110 people from the previous year, according to… Read more »

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World’s Happiest Countries: Canada Ranks in Top 15

Canadians are happier than the previous year, finds the 2023 edition of the World Happiness Report. The World Happiness Report highlights the state of happiness across the… Read more »

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Canada Launches New National Toll-Free Number For Poison Centres

Health Canada has launched a new toll-free number to make it easier for Canadians to access critical medical advice for poisoning, as many Canadians do not know… Read more »

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An Overview of Crown Camping in Alberta

With so many ways to camp in Alberta, the simplest way could be the best. The simplest, least fussy way to camp in Alberta is on the… Read more »

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8 Reasons to Visit Pincher Creek This Summer

Take your travels to southwestern Alberta this summer! The town of Pincher Creek is in the perfect spot for offering local summer events, beautiful outdoor recreation spaces,… Read more »

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Multiple Earthquakes Shake Peace River Region Thursday Morning

Today morning, three earthquakes were recorded in the Peace River region of Alberta. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.5, occurred at 8:46 a.m. and was… Read more »

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Saving to Buy a Home? These Canadian Cities Have Cheapest First Year Homeownership Costs

There are only seven Canadian cities where the first year of homeownership costs less than $100,000, finds Point2, a real estate listing website. The study analyzed data… Read more »

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Alberta to Lower School Bus Distance Eligibility Leading to Free Transportation For More Students

Alberta is investing $414 million as part of Budget 2023 over the next three years in school transportation so more students can take the bus leading to… Read more »

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McCain Foods Investing $600 Million in Alberta Plant

McCain Foods has announced that it will be investing heavily in its facility in Coaldale, Alberta, with the aim of doubling its size and output. The $600… Read more »