News - Central Alberta

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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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 »

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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 »

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5 Ways to Explore Gorgeous Ice Bubbles of Abraham Lake in Alberta

Among Alberta’s Rockies are gorgeous lakes, rivers, and forests, with numerous ways to explore the scenery. Along Highway 93 (whether heading west or east), your breath can… Read more »

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Best Alberta Provincial Parks With Winter Camping & Exciting Activities

Winter camping makes for a big adventure. And in a place like Alberta, it is certainly worth bearing the cold or the snow.   Many of the… Read more »

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When to Book Parks Canada Campgrounds for Summer 2026

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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Places to Go For Ice Walk Tours in Alberta’s Rockies

First, what IS an Icewalk (or ‘ice walk’)? Alberta’s Rocky Mountains are home to beautiful winter landscapes, and most can only be safely accessed with an experienced… Read more »

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10 Alberta Small Towns to Revisit This Winter

What do we mean by revisiting, exactly? We want you to get out to Alberta’s towns which you know of and truly get to know them. You… Read more »

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What’s New on Starbucks’ Winter Menu: Dubai Chocolate Drinks, Protein Matcha, and Seasonal Treats

Starbucks is starting the year by adjusting its menu to reflect how many customers ease back into routine after the holidays. The winter lineup blends familiar flavours… Read more »

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Best Winter Festivals in Alberta – 2026

A list of must-do Alberta festivals celebrating all things Winter.

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List of 2026 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 »