Central Alberta 
CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2025 – Camrose – Calgary – Lethbridge – Medicine Hat
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 27th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »
Edmonton Lands Inaugural Boots and Hearts West Featuring Dickerson and Shaboozey
Ontario’s famous country music festival is set to plant new roots in Western Canada, bringing its long-running fan community to Alberta. Republic Live and OEG Sports &… Read more »
10 Reasons to Visit Elk Island National Park During Winter
Elk Island National Park is ready to welcome you with lots of different ways to spend the day and create lasting memories.
Splitsville Bowl Launches National Fundraiser With Canadian Cancer Society
Splitsville Bowl has teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to blend recreation with community impact, launching a nationwide fundraising initiative centred on bowling and social… Read more »
2025 Black Friday Ticket Deals By Canadian Airlines
American Thanksgiving weekend brings Black Friday, which now eclipses price drops and deals offered during Boxing Day. Almost every retailer has some discount, and Canadian airlines are… Read more »
Igloofest Expands to Edmonton with Three Nights of Star-Studded EDM Acts This March
Igloofest is bringing its famous outdoor winter party to Edmonton for the first time, turning ICE District into a three-night electronic music takeover led by some of… Read more »
Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2026 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale
One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2026 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »
Alberta to Host 2027 IIHF World Juniors in Two Cities
Canada will once again be the centre of international junior hockey when the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship returns to Alberta, with Edmonton and Red Deer set… Read more »
Alberta Reveals New Licence Plate Design Following 240,000-Vote Public Poll
Alberta will introduce its first new licence plate design in more than 4 decades, following a provincewide vote that selected an image of Moraine Lake in Banff… Read more »
Must Visit Places to See Magical Christmas Light Displays in Alberta – 2025
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.
Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026 Revealed as Organizations Adapt to Economic and Technological Change
A new group of Canadian organizations has been recognized for their ability to navigate a period marked by rapid technological change, global trade pressures and demographic challenges…. Read more »
New Report Warns Canada May Miss 2040 Target for Cervical Cancer Elimination
A new national assessment suggests Canada may fall short of its plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, as progress that once showed steady improvement has levelled… Read more »
Living Wage 2025: How Much Albertans Need to Earn Per Hour to Make Ends Meet
The Alberta Living Wage Network has released its 2025 report outlining the hourly wages residents in different Alberta communities need to earn to maintain a modest standard… Read more »
Canadians a Major Factor in $5.7B Drop in U.S. Travel Revenue
Tourism spending by international travellers to the United States is expected to fall below pre-pandemic levels this year, with fewer Canadian travellers identified as a key factor… Read more »
18+ Ideas For a Christmas – Winter Break Getaway in Alberta
If you need ideas for a Christmas vacation or road trip this season, there are many options in Alberta. The holidays are for family, and there are… Read more »
Nov 7: 7-Eleven Canada Celebrates Reverse 7-Eleven Day with Free Slurpees and ¢71 Wings
7-Eleven Canada is marking “Reverse 7-Eleven Day” on November 7 by offering customers a free Slurpee and special discounts on chicken wings. The event mirrors the company’s… Read more »
Super Beaver Moon to Illuminate the Skies on Nov 4/5
The final months of 2025 feature a trio of supermoons, and the second of these, the Beaver Moon, will illuminate the sky on November 5, appearing as… Read more »
Pizza Pizza Offers Free Cheese Pizzas Nationwide on Nov 3
Pizza Pizza will celebrate the close of the baseball season by offering Canadians a free small cheese pizza on Monday, November 3. The giveaway honours Toronto Blue… Read more »
Zellers Returns with Nationwide Rollout of New 3.0 Store Concept, Beginning in Edmonton
Canadian retailer Zellers is set to make a national comeback with a new retail format and phased expansion plan. The company confirmed it will reopen stores beginning… Read more »
Places to Go For Polar Express and Santa Trains in Alberta
Relive the magical story of the motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ or enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones ride on the Christmas… Read more »
25 Christmas & Winter Holiday Getaways in Alberta
Around Alberta are so many exciting and different ways to enjoy a holiday getaway with loved ones: head up north for calm and tranquillity; head south where… Read more »
13 Haunted Places in Alberta For a Road trip
History and Halloween buffs rejoice and unite; there are reportedly haunted locations all across Alberta you can visit! Some of Alberta’s haunted spots are a classic example… Read more »
11 Ghost Towns & Ruins to Visit in Alberta
As spooky season falls upon us, we may be looking for ways to help prepare for Halloween. Within the realm of dark tourism are several ways to… Read more »
Albertans Invited to Vote on First New Licence Plate Design in Four Decades
Alberta is updating its licence plate for the first time since 1984, introducing a new design featuring the provincial motto “Strong and Free.” Residents will determine the… Read more »