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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 »
2026 Spring Carnivals and Summer Fairs in Alberta For a Fun Family Day Out
Let’s get spinning and have a blast at the carnival! Alberta is getting into the carnival spirit with the arrival of various midway companies that will take… Read more »
Celebrate Spring Migration at Snow Goose Festival Near Edmonton; Tickets Now on Sale
The Alberta skies are about to be filled with the sights and sounds of thousands of migrating birds. The birds are returning from their winter vacations in… Read more »
Parks Canada Confirms 2026 Alcohol Ban Periods for Banff Campgrounds, Full List Released
Parks Canada has set out this year’s restriction dates for alcohol and cannabis use in Banff National Park, along with a detailed list of affected campgrounds. Per… Read more »
New Legislation Could Put Alberta Whisky Alongside Bourbon and Scotch
Alberta is looking to give its whisky a clearer identity, one that ties it firmly to the province where it is made. The provincial government has introduced… Read more »
20 Things to Do During Spring in Alberta
As the temperatures warm up during Spring in Alberta, the province begins to open up with more to do, more to see, and more reasons for getting… Read more »
Shake Shack Heads West with First Alberta Restaurant in Calgary
Shake Shack is making its first move into Western Canada this spring. The burger chain confirmed it will open its first Alberta location this spring at CF… Read more »
Got a “B” Name? RCMP Launches National Puppy Naming Contest
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is turning to kids across the country for help naming its next generation of police dogs. The RCMP’s Police Dog Service Training… Read more »
Muhammad to Aurora: Alberta’s Top Baby Names in 2025
Olivia and Noah continue to dominate Alberta’s baby name charts, according to the province’s newly released 2025 list. Olivia has now held the top spot for girls… Read more »
Free Admission to Alberta’s Provincial Historic Sites and Museums on Family Day
Enjoy free admission at select Alberta museums and historic sites on Monday, February 16, 2026. The Family Day weekend also marks the first of two annual Family… Read more »
2026 Family Day Long Weekend in Alberta: Events, Festivals & Activities
From signature festivals to racing on ice, vibrant celebrations of francophone culture and free admission to Alberta Museums on family day, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this family day weekend across Alberta.
Groundhog Day 2026: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts More Winter
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted a long winter or in groundhog terms, “six more weeks of winter,” this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »