Central Alberta 
Muhammad to Aurora: Alberta’s Top Baby Names in 2025
Olivia and Noah continue to dominate Alberta’s baby name charts, according to the province’s newly released 2025 list. Olivia has now held the top spot for girls… Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Canada: Getaways & Activities
From romantic getaways to Valentine’s day events and activities, here is a list of ideas to celebrate Valentine’s day across Canada.
Valentine’s Day Deal: $1 Breakfast at IKEA Stores Across Canada
IKEA Canada is bringing back its $1 breakfast, and this time, the proceeds are going to charity. On Saturday, February 14, Swedish Restaurants at IKEA stores across… Read more »
Free Admission to Alberta’s Provincial Historic Sites and Museums on Family Day
Enjoy free admission at select Alberta museums and historic sites on Monday, February 16, 2026. The Family Day weekend also marks the first of two annual Family… Read more »
Team Canada Skates to First Short Track Medal and First Silver at Milano Cortina 2026
Canada opened its short track speed skating campaign at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games with a silver medal in the mixed relay, marking the country’s… Read more »
2026 Family Day Long Weekend in Alberta: Events, Festivals & Activities
From signature festivals to racing on ice, vibrant celebrations of francophone culture and free admission to Alberta Museums on family day, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this family day weekend across Alberta.
January Unemployment Rate Dips Despite 25,000 job Losses as Fewer Canadians Search for Work
Employment slipped slightly in January, with 25,000 fewer people working nationwide, bringing overall employment down by 0.1%. The employment rate also edged lower, falling 0.1 percentage points… Read more »
Groundhog Day 2026: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts More Winter
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted a long winter or in groundhog terms, “six more weeks of winter,” this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if… Read more »
Alberta’s Best Employers For 2026
As Alberta continues to add people and jobs at a pace unmatched elsewhere in the country, many of the province’s leading employers are responding by investing more… Read more »
Canada’s Population Could Hit 57 Million, With Alberta Surpassing B.C.
A new set of population projections from Statistics Canada suggests Canada’s demographic map could look noticeably different in the decades ahead, with Alberta poised to pass British… Read more »
Alberta Again Leads Provinces in CFIB’s 2026 Red Tape Rankings
Alberta is once again leading the country when it comes to cutting red tape. The province earned the top overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent… Read more »
Bank of Canada Keeps Interest Rate at 2.25% as Economic Uncertainty Persists
The Bank of Canada has decided to hold its key interest rate steady, keeping the policy rate at 2.25% as the country navigates uneven economic conditions at… Read more »
Here Is Where in Canada You Can Afford to Buy a House or Condo if You Earn $100K
Median-income households increasingly struggle to enter Canada’s housing market, and even six-figure earners no longer have guaranteed paths to homeownership. Rising housing costs and wage disconnects have… Read more »
Zellers Begins National Expansion Push Following Strong Edmonton Launch
Zellers is reporting strong early results following the opening of its first new standalone store in Edmonton, marking the debut of its updated Zellers 3.0 concept. The… Read more »
CFIA Issues Chia Seeds Recall in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan
If you’ve recently bought organic chia seeds, you may want to check your pantry. Left Coast Organics Organic Chia Seeds are being recalled in Canada due to… Read more »
Canada Forecasts 2026 Will Rank Among the Hottest Years on Record
Canada’s federal climate scientists are warning that global temperatures will remain near record levels in 2026, with the year forecast to rank among the hottest ever recorded…. Read more »
A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks
There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… Read more »
Alberta Rolls Out Online Dashboard Tracking Health System Performance
Alberta has launched a new online health system dashboard designed to give the public regular access to performance data across the province’s health care system. The dashboard… Read more »
WestJet Cancels Tighter Seat Layout After Passenger Complaints
WestJet is scrapping a recently introduced economy-seat configuration that added an extra row on some aircraft, a move that reduced legroom for passengers. The airline said it… Read more »
Leger Poll Finds Growing Canadian Fears of Possible U.S. Action Against Canada
In the wake of the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, new polling from Leger points to growing unease in Canada about the direction of American foreign policy, … Read more »
National Popcorn Days 2026 at Cineplex Theatres: You Can Get Free Popcorn This Weekend – Jan 16 to 19
Cineplex is bringing back National Popcorn Days with an expanded offer that runs for four days in January, giving Scene+ members a chance to receive free popcorn… Read more »
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 »
Reasons to Spend a Winter Weekend at Alberta’s William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Did you know there is a must-visit provincial park between Hinton and the Jasper Park Gates? While many of us usually drive on Highway 16 and beeline… Read more »
5 Winter Activities at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Alberta
Alberta’s northeastern Lakeland area has a small Provincial Park with a lot to offer. Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, on Lac La Biche, is a small island… Read more »