Festival News AB - Central Alberta

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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.

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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 »

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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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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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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 »