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Alberta Launches Regulated Online Gambling Market With 22 Sites
Alberta’s regulated online iGaming market is now operating, with 22 registered sites available to players beginning Monday. The province says the new system is intended to give… Read more »
July 18: Nando’s Canada Offers Free Chicken Meal in Exchange for Food Donations
Nando’s Canada will mark Mandela Day by offering a free meal to customers who donate non-perishable food items or make a financial contribution to local food banks…. Read more »
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta With $13B Investment
Meta is planning to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta, a project the province describes as one of the largest private-sector investments in Canadian history…. Read more »
Applications Now Open for $100 Alberta Energy Rebate
Albertans can now apply for a one-time $100 payment through the Alberta Energy Rebate. Applications opened July 1 and will remain available until Sept. 30 through the… Read more »
Canada Strong Pass Summer 2026 – Museums and Galleries Offering Free/Discounted Admission
Canada Strong Pass returns for the second year this summer from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The program offers discounted or free access to a range… Read more »
Here’s Who Can Apply for Alberta’s New $100 Energy Rebate Available Starting July 1
Alberta is rolling out a new Energy Rebate that will send $100 to nearly 3.4 million eligible residents starting July 1, 2026. The province says the rebate… Read more »
Alberta’s Federal Contribution Saves Taxpayers in Other Provinces About $1,000 a Year, Study Says
Albertans are sending far more to Ottawa than they receive back, and a new Fraser Institute study says that gap has a direct effect on taxpayers in… Read more »
Picnic & Pick Your Own Peonies at Beyond Roots Flower Farm Near Red Deer
Are you a fan of peonies? Of course, you are! Who isn’t? Peonies are the stars of the show at Beyond Roots Flower Farm, located in the… Read more »
Elections Alberta Launches Record Drive to Hire 60,000 Workers
Elections Alberta is preparing for a referendum unlike anything the province has managed before. The agency has launched what it calls the largest electoral event worker… Read more »
Alberta’s New One-Card ID System, With Citizenship Status, Rolls Out July 2
Albertans may soon need fewer cards in their wallets to access everyday services. Starting July 2, Alberta’s government will begin issuing new and renewed driver’s licences and… Read more »
Calgary to Creemore: Canada Claims 14 Spots on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 List
Canada landed 14 restaurants on the North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, with Calgary’s Eight making the biggest Canadian splash by debuting at No. 2 and… Read more »
Angus Reid: Alberta Voters Split Along Political Lines on Separation Issue
A new survey from the Angus Reid Institute offers a clearer picture of where Albertans stand as the province moves toward an October referendum on separation. … Read more »
Alberta Unveils New Border Signs Featuring “Strong and Free” Motto
Travellers entering Alberta will soon notice something different at the border. The province is replacing its long-standing welcome signs with a new set that reflects its “Strong… Read more »
Alberta Air Shows to See CF Snowbirds During Their Final Season
After more than five decades of thrilling audiences, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds are entering a period of transition as their iconic CT 114 Tutor aircraft approaches retirement…. Read more »
What to Know About Canada Strong Pass: Free and Discounted Access to National Parks, Museums, and More This Summer
If you’re looking to explore more of Canada this summer without stretching your budget, the federal government has introduced the Canada Strong Pass. Returning for the second… Read more »
Alberta Sets Rate Caps as New Insurance System Launches in 2027
Alberta is setting new limits on auto insurance increases as it prepares to roll out its Care-First system in 2027, a shift aimed at stabilizing premiums and… Read more »
30+ Alberta Summer Music Festivals to Check Out in 2026
Alberta music festivals span from early June to Labour Day weekend and cover a huge variety of musical genres. What is the most exciting part about summers… Read more »
Deep Fried, Cheesy and Unexpected: A Look at Stampede 2026 Midway Eats
The Calgary Stampede is leaning hard into big, bold flavours for 2026, with more than 65 new Midway foods rolling out from July 3 to 12. This… Read more »
Royal Canadian International Circus Tours 12 Cities With An All New Lineup This Year
The Royal Canadian Circus is returning this week, bringing a new production that leans into both tradition and spectacle. The Royal Canadian International Circus is poised to… Read more »
Alberta Tests 120 km/h Speed Limit in Highway 2 Pilot Project
Alberta is taking a cautious step toward faster highways, starting with a test stretch on one of its busiest routes. The provincial government has raised the speed… Read more »
DoorDash Expands Grocery Delivery With Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Farm Boy, And Longo’s
DoorDash is expanding its grocery footprint in Canada in a big way, adding more than 1,000 stores through a new partnership with Empire Company Limited. The deal… Read more »
From Fort Saskatchewan to Space, Joshua Kutryk Joins ISS SpaceX Crew-13 Mission
Canada is sending another astronaut to the International Space Station, and this time it marks a first. Colonel Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency has been… Read more »
Alberta Moves Toward Permanent Daylight Time Under Red Tape Reduction Bill
Alberta is moving closer to ending the twice-a-year clock change. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally introduced Bill 31 Thursday, the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2026…. Read more »
Largest Equine Expo in Canada Returns to Red Deer This Weekend
Giddy up for three days of equine-filled fun with clinics, presentations, exhibitors, entertainment, beautiful horses, and more. Horse Expo Canada returns to Red Deer’s Westerner Park from… Read more »