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2024 Income Tax Brackets, CPP, TFSA and RRSP Limits and Other Changes That Will Affect Your Finances

If your New Year’s resolution is to save money, begin with budget planning by focusing on your net income. The rise in income tax brackets, TFSA and… Read more »

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These Are the 2024 Statutory Holidays in Alberta

Alberta has nine statutory holidays. Statutory holidays are days when employees are entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at… Read more »

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Polar Bear Dips in Alberta

Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
A list of seven places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.

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Music Festivals in Alberta

From mud festivals to cowboy gatherings, here is a list of music festivals to rock out to during the year of 2022.

Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace

Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace

Justin Trudeau tells Minister of Transport, “Pablo, what are you doing? You don’t have to deliver the presents yourself.” “Come on, leave that to Santa… that’s his… Read more »

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Canadians Continue to Move to Alberta in High Numbers as the Country Sees Record High Population Growth

Canada’s population growth has reached a historic high, primarily driven by robust immigration, according to Statistics Canada. According to Statistics Canada’s 2023 third quarter population estimate report,… Read more »

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Immersive Disney Exhibition Coming to Edmonton in February 2024

After enchanting Disney fans in Toronto, the producers of immersive exhibitions and one-of-a-kind experiences, Lighthouse Immersive, are bringing Disney Animation: Immersive Experience to Edmonton. Disney Animation: Immersive… Read more »

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Free Menstrual Products Now Mandatory at Federally Regulated Workplaces

Federally regulated employers in Canada are now required to provide free menstrual products in the workplace, announced Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. today. Pads and tampons… Read more »

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Alberta Increasing Property Damage Collision Reporting Threshold

Alberta is implementing a significant change to streamline reporting procedures for vehicle collisions. Starting January 1, the threshold for reporting property damage from collisions to law enforcement… Read more »

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When and Where to See Geminids Meteor Shower – 2023

The Geminids are expected to peak on the night of December 13/14, 2023.

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10 Small Towns & Cities in Alberta For a Holiday Getaway

For many in Alberta, winter or Christmas break is from Christmas Eve to January 2 or 7. This allows for plenty of time to travel, explore, and… Read more »

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AutoTrader: Most Popular Cars in Canada 2023

The latest data from AutoTrader, Canada’s popular automotive marketplace, presents an intriguing snapshot of Canadian vehicle preferences in 2023, a year characterized by economic volatility and unprecedentedly… Read more »

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Canadian Dental Care Plan: Changes Coming to T4/T4A

As the federal government gears up for the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), aimed at enhancing dental care accessibility, the Canada Revenue Agency recently… Read more »

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2024 Canada’s Food Price Report: This Is How Much Your Food Bill Will Increase in 2024

Canadian families will continue to grapple with rising food costs, reveals the latest Canada’s Food Price Report. This annual analysis, now in its 14th year, is a… Read more »

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Canadian Students’ Performance Falls, Yet Above OECD Average; Alberta and Quebec Lead the Country

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) holds worldwide tests – Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) – for 15-year-old students in member countries to determine… Read more »

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Must Visit Places to See Magical Christmas Lights in Alberta

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.

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Summer 2024 Reservation Opening Dates for Parks Canada Campgrounds

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve the Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay in… Read more »

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Winter Adventures in Alberta Parks For An Exciting Day Out

Winter adventures are easy to come by in Alberta’s parks. And no matter what the word adventure means to you, there are activities for all sorts of… Read more »

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Sebastian Maniscalco Announces 7 Canadian Stops on 2024 ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour

Sebastian Maniscalco has just announced his largest tour yet for 2024, named the ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will cover 47 cities,… Read more »

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Rocky Mountain House to Nordegg Rail Trail: 109 km Historic CNWR Railway Route to Be Developed as Multiuse Trail

Alberta’s government is making a significant investment in the provincial trail system, aiming to boost recreation, tourism, and economic development by repurposing the historic 109 km Rocky… Read more »

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Indigenous-Owned Shops & Markets in Alberta For Unique Christmas & Holiday Gifts

Giving handmade gifts can make the holidays a little more special.

Shop Alberta’s numerous Indigenous-owned shops and businesses to find handmade or locally made gifts for everyone on your list.

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19 Alberta Restaurants Make OpenTable’s 2023 Top 100 Restaurants in Canada

Alberta’s culinary scene shines with 19 restaurants making OpenTable‘s Top 100 in Canada for 2023. Chosen from over 1.1 million diner reviews, these establishments offer diverse dining… Read more »

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WestJet to Launch Daily Year-Round Flights Between Regina and Minneapolis

WestJet has introduced a new daily year-round service between Regina and Minneapolis. Starting from April 28, 2024, this route establishes the first continuous transborder service from Regina… Read more »

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Highest in Spending, Last in Surgical Wait Times – How Canada Compares to Other Universal Health Care Countries

A recent study by the Fraser Institute, a non-partisan Canadian think tank, reveals concerning statistics about Canada’s health care system in comparison to other high-income countries with… Read more »