Central Alberta 
Lowes Canada is Closing 34 Stores Across the Country
Lowe’s Canada is closing 34 underperforming stores to optimize its network which include 26 Ronas, 6 Lowe’s, and 2 Reno-Depots. Store closures and dates: Lowes Canada says… Read more »
Alberta Govt. Wants Public Input on Whether the Province Should Continue to Observe Daylight Savings Time
On the heels of British Columbia tabling the legislation in October 2019 to move to summer hours all year, Alberta government is launching an online survey to… Read more »
List of Alberta Provincial Parks’ Day-Use Area Picnic Sites where Liquor Consumption is Permitted
From 12:00 p.m. of June 28, 2019, visitors can enjoy liquor consumption with food in 14 of the province’s day-use area picnic sites. The select sites feature… Read more »
Liquor Bans at Alberta Provincial Parks Quashed
Liquor ban existed during May long weekend in select provincial parks has been quashed. Beginning this May long weekend, the liquor ban imposed on eight remaining provincial… Read more »
15 Roadside Attractions and Landmarks For a Road Trip in Alberta
Alberta is not afraid to do things large. Just take a road trip to discover how true it is. Giant and unique roadside attractions and statues, many… Read more »
Alberta might lose more than a third of its restaurants
According to a new survey from Restaurants Canada, more than a third of Alberta’s foodservice businesses might close their doors if operating conditions and economy in the… Read more »
Celebrate the first weekend of Spring with a trip to the province-wide Alberta Métis Fest
Take the whole family to the province-wide showcase of Métis culture, talent, and history and share in the heritage and pride of the Métis people. The Métis Nation… Read more »
X Games coming to Calgary for the next 3 years
Calgary is targeting to host the X Games beginning in late February or early March of 2020, 2021 and 2022 subject to securing corporate sponsorship. Since its… Read more »
Frankenstein, Peter Pan, Diavolo in Alberta Ballet’s 2019-20 Season
Join Alberta Ballet for a season of the exotic, the edgy and the elegant. It all starts with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as Alberta Ballet boldly present the… Read more »
5 Weekend Getaways in Alberta: 1st Weekend of February
Here are 5 ideas for a day trip or a weekend getaway in Alberta for the first weekend of February. You can visit the places mentioned any… Read more »
5 Weekend Getaways in Alberta: 4th Weekend of January
Here are 5 ideas for a day trip or a weekend getaway in Alberta during the fourth weekend of January: week of Jan 25 to 27. 1. … Read more »
5 Weekend Getaways in Alberta: 3rd Weekend of January
Here are 5 ideas for a weekend day trip or a getaway in Alberta for the third weekend of January.
Edmonton & Red Deer will host 45th Edition of IIHF World Junior Championship
The world’s best junior hockey players will be skating for gold on Alberta ice at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. Hockey Canada, in partnership with the… Read more »
Heavy Snowfall Warning for West, Northwest Alberta
Grande Prairie, Rocky Mountain House, Hinton, Whitecourt and areas in between are expected to receive up to 20 centimetres of snow over the next 24 hours.
Alberta Public flu vaccine clinics open Oct. 15
The influenza vaccine will be provided, free of charge, to Albertans six months of age and older at locations around the province, beginning in two weeks on… Read more »
Trans Mountain Pipeline: Statement by Premier Notley
Premier Rachel Notley delivered the following remarks today in a live address about the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project:… Read more »
More Bus Services for Rural Alberta
Government of Alberta expands a pilot program for new bus lines.