Central Alberta 
Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast
The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »
Alberta Raises Benefits by Six Per Cent to Match Inflation; Here Is How Much You Can Expect
Alberta today released the details of how much AISH and Income Support benefits will be increased effective Jan. 1, 2023. The measure, announced last week by premier… Read more »
Inflation Relief Act: Alberta to Give $600 to Seniors & Children Under 18; Re-index Benefits to Inflation
Premier Danielle Smith during a televised provincial address today outlined a few measures to help residents during the current period of high inflation. The Alberta government will… Read more »
Black Friday Deals: Cirque du Soleil Offering Up to 30% Off Canadian Show Tickets
Cirque du Soleil, the Canadian organization that has become a global leader in immersive and iconic circus experiences, is offering a Black Friday discount of up to… Read more »
WestJet Black Friday Sale Deals 2022: Domestic Flights For $99 or Less
WestJet has announced its Black Friday deals. Black Friday deals include flights within Canada for $99 or less, $149 or less for flights to the U.S and… Read more »
Alberta Gets New Chief Medical Officer of Health
Dr. Mark Joffe has replaced Dr. Deena Hinshaw as Alberta’s chief medical officer of health. According to the news release, Dr. Joffe has been appointed as the… Read more »
Alberta Living Wage 2022: This is How Much You Need Earn Per Hour in Alberta Cities and Towns to Maintain a Modest Standard of Living
Alberta Living Wage Network has published the hourly wages required for residents of various Alberta cities to earn to maintain a modest standard of living in 2022…. Read more »
Veterans and Military Members Can Ski For Free at Banff’s Ski Resorts This Remembrance Day Weekend
Banff’s ski resorts are offering free skiing and snowboarding admission to military members and veterans this Remembrance Day. Free skiing will be offered at all three resorts… Read more »
Cheetle: Alberta Gets a New 17ft Tall Roadside Attraction Commemorating Cheetos
You can find quirky roadside attractions across Canada and Alberta has a fair share of artworks that compete for the moniker, “World’s Biggest”. Now, PepsiCo Foods Canada… Read more »
Full Driving Licence: Alberta to Eliminate Class 5 and Class 6 Advanced Road Tests
Alberta today announced the elimination of Class 5 and Class 6 advanced road tests under the Graduated Driver Licensing program required for a full driver’s licence. The… Read more »
4 Reasons to Visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park
Fall is a beautiful time to visit Saskatoon Island Provincial Park and Saskatoon Mountain Provincial Recreational Area for a number of reasons. The parks are located within… Read more »
Free Admission to Popular Canadian Rockies Adventure Attractions on Truth & Reconciliation Day
Pursuit is offering free admission to its attractions for Indigenous community members on September 30th. Friday, September 30th marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,… Read more »
Albertans Aged 18+ Can Book Omicron-Specific COVID-19 Booster Dose Starting Sept. 21.st
Albertans 18 and above can book appointments for the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine starting Sept. 21st, the provincial government announced today. The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna which… Read more »
No Holiday: Alberta Declares Sept. 19th, a Provincial Day of Mourning
Alberta will mark September 19th with a provincial day of mourning in solemn recognition of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the declaration by the federal… Read more »
1st Alberta Day Celebrations to Feature Fireworks, Free Brett Kissel Concerts in Edmonton & Calgary
Last month, the Alberta government declared September 1st as Alberta Day – a day to commemorate Alberta’s entry to the Confederation on Sept. 1, 1905 and to… Read more »
9 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 26 to 28
Planning a trip late in the summer in Alberta has never been so easy! We’ve found you festivals, cabins, campsites, and parks to check out this weekend,… Read more »
12 Boardwalk Trails in Alberta For a Nature Stroll
In addition to being more accessible, the boardwalk trails around Alberta give us unique opportunities for enjoying nature without disrupting plants, animals, or their natural habitats. Many… Read more »
25 Ideas For Romantic Getaways During Fall in Alberta
Fall is fast-approaching in Alberta! And rather than fear the cold air, we embrace the colourful scenery and cozy sweaters, or the romance you might find in… Read more »
8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 19 to 21
Pack a bag, as there are several reasons to plan a trip in Alberta this weekend! Summer music festivals and Alberta’s rodeos continue to entertain into August,… Read more »
Low Tax, Low House Prices, High Income: The Reasons Why You Should Move to Alberta
You can buy 4 houses in Edmonton for the price of one in Vancouver says the Alberta government in the new campaign, Alberta is Calling. Kenney government… Read more »
8 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips & Getaways For This Weekend – Aug 12 to 14
Treat yourself to a getaway this coming weekend; you deserve it! There are several unique accommodations to choose from this weekend which still have open spots for… Read more »
Red Deer’s Canyon Coaster Opens For Thrilling Summer Rides Down the Ski Hill
Red Deer is home to the largest non-mountain ski hill in Alberta, the Canyon Ski Resort. Starting tomorrow, the ski hill will feature a new attraction, the… Read more »
North Saskatchewan River Nominated as a Canadian Heritage River
Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and Whitney Issik, Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks today announced the official… Read more »
5 Places to Go Ziplining in Alberta
Transform your next camping trip, road trip, or day trip into something more thrilling this summer. Whether you seek smaller thrills or big adventures, you can find… Read more »