Central Alberta 
Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2027 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale
One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2027 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »
West Coast Pipeline: Pacific Link Named Project of National Interest With 140,000 Jobs and $20 Billion in Annual GDP Projected
Canada and Alberta have taken another step toward developing a new West Coast oil pipeline, now officially named Pacific Link. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Fort… Read more »
Alberta Wants Much Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping: Here’s What Could Change
People caught illegally dumping garbage in Alberta could soon face fines of up to $100,000 and possible jail time, while corporations could be fined as much as… Read more »
Haunted Hike: This Halloween Haunt Near Edmonton Has 20 Themed Rooms and New Terror for 2026
Twenty rooms filled with Halloween scenes make The Haunted Hike less of a literal hike these days and more of a trip through a giant indoor haunted… Read more »
Calgary-Edmonton High-Speed Rail Moves Forward as Alberta Seeks Private-Sector Proposals
A high-speed train travelling between downtown Calgary and downtown Edmonton in one hour and 45 minutes is moving a step closer to consideration, with Alberta preparing to… Read more »
What to Do in Drumheller This Weekend: A County Fair, Cornhole Tournament and Free Dinosaur Museum Admission
A $15,000 cornhole tournament may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a fall trip to the Alberta Badlands. Add pig races, a… Read more »
Alberta to Suspend 13-Cent Fuel Tax Starting October 1
Alberta drivers are set to see some relief at the pump this fall. Starting October 1, the province will suspend its full 13-cent-per-litre fuel tax on gasoline… Read more »
Music Day in Canada Brings 60+ Artists to Stages Across the Country on September 26
More than 60 Canadian artists will take part in Music Day in Canada on Saturday, September 26, with 20-plus events connecting local stages across the country. The… Read more »
Airdrie to Get New Health Centre With Urgent Care, Birthing and Surgical Services
Airdrie is set to get a new health centre designed to handle tens of thousands of urgent care visits, about 1,000 births and roughly 10,000 surgical procedures… Read more »
Larch Valley Hikes 2026: Reserve Bus Tickets Now to See Fall Colours Around Moraine Lake
As autumn unfurls its golden hues, hikers lace up for a spectacular journey through Larch Valley, nestled by the pristine Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Known… Read more »
50 Things to Do in Alberta This September
September in Alberta is a magical time: the sky opens up, the harvest season kicks off, and the world bursts into the golden yellows and reds of… Read more »
Fall & Harvest Festivals in Alberta For a Perfect End to Your Summer
Start your fall season off by celebrating everything beautiful about this time of year in Alberta. How? These harvest or fall season festivals in Alberta all have… Read more »
50 Things to Do in Alberta This Labour Day Weekend – 2026
If you’re in Alberta this Labour Day weekend, there is plenty to do to get you out of your regular routine and into leisure. Whether you are rejuvenated by festivals, by the quiet of the landscape, or by learning something new, there’s something on this list for you.
20+ Ideas For Labour Day Weekend Getaways and Day Trips in Alberta
You needn’t look far for things to do in Alberta for September Long Weekend. In some places, fall festivities are beginning to show up, while others may… Read more »
Free Drone Shows & More: Celebrate 2026 Alberta Day on August 30 in Edmonton & Calgary
The fifth annual Alberta Day celebrations will be held with a full day of festivities in both Edmonton and Calgary on August 30, marking the establishment of… Read more »
Luke Combs Adds Edmonton and Vancouver Stops to 2027 Stadium Tour; Presales Begin August 19
If you want to see Luke Combs in Canada in 2027, you’ll have two chances to catch him on his expanded My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. … Read more »
Alberta Open Farm Days Returns Aug 15 &16 With Hands-on Farm Experiences
On August 15 and 16, you can step beyond the city limits and into Alberta’s rural heartland during Open Farm Days. For one weekend, farms, ranches, breweries,… Read more »
Viking Days Brings Battles, Feasts and Norse Traditions to Central Alberta This Weekend
From the clang of swords to the aroma of open-fire cooking, Viking Days promises an authentic glimpse into Norse life, minus the centuries of distance. The Danish… Read more »
August 12: When & Where to See Partial Solar Eclipse in Canada
Canada will experience a partial solar eclipse on August 12 as the path of totality crosses the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and the Atlantic Ocean before reaching northern… Read more »
Things to Do in Alberta This August – 2026
Between music festivals, historical celebratory events, and rodeos, August is the perfect month to explore the diverse regions of Alberta.
Applications Open Aug. 4 for $107 Million in Alberta Student Support
Alberta students will be able to apply for more than $107 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries beginning Aug. 4 through Alberta Student Aid. The funding, available… Read more »
Heritage Day and August Long Weekend 2026: 25 Ideas For Day Trips and Getaways in Alberta
The August Long Weekend in Alberta is often one of the warmest, so you’re probably planning some sort of vacation. You can easily centre your long weekend… Read more »
Albertans Can Book MRIs, CT Scans and Other Imaging Without a Doctor’s Referral Starting July 31
Albertans will be able to book certain diagnostic imaging tests without a doctor’s referral beginning July 31, 2026, under a new provincial preventative health testing program. Adults… Read more »
DQ Canada Offering $1 Small Sundaes for National Ice Cream Day
DQ Canada is marking National Ice Cream Day with a one-day discount on small sundaes. On July 19, 2026, DQ Rewards members can purchase a small sundae… Read more »