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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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Best Winter Festivals in Alberta – 2026
A list of must-do Alberta festivals celebrating all things Winter.
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 »
Polar Bear Dips in Alberta – 2026
Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
A list of eleven places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.
Sleigh Checks Complete: Santa Cleared for Flight Across Canada
Santa Claus has officially received the green light to travel across Canadian airspace, following a review that briefly appeared on national radar systems as a mystery. In… Read more »
Free/Discounted Admission to Provincial Museums and Galleries (List) During the Christmas Holidays
The federal government is bringing back a program aimed at helping you stretch your holiday budget while still getting out to enjoy the country. Canada Strong Pass,… Read more »
Alberta Designates First All-Season Resort Areas to Support Year-Round Recreation and Development
Alberta has introduced a new framework intended to expand recreational access and encourage year-round use of three prominent mountain destinations that have long operated under seasonal constraints…. Read more »
Enchanting Drive-Through Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Alberta – 2025
Add a little bit of light and magic to your holiday plans. Alberta’s cities and towns transform over December with a variety of holiday light displays and… Read more »
2026 Canada’s Food Price Report: This is How Much More You’ll Spend on Food Next Year
Canada’s latest Food Price Report points to another challenging year ahead for household budgets, with researchers warning that grocery spending will keep rising. The 2026 edition of… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2025 – Camrose – Calgary – Lethbridge – Medicine Hat
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 27th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »
2025 Black Friday Ticket Deals By Canadian Airlines
American Thanksgiving weekend brings Black Friday, which now eclipses price drops and deals offered during Boxing Day. Almost every retailer has some discount, and Canadian airlines are… Read more »
Igloofest Expands to Edmonton with Three Nights of Star-Studded EDM Acts This March
Igloofest is bringing its famous outdoor winter party to Edmonton for the first time, turning ICE District into a three-night electronic music takeover led by some of… Read more »
Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2026 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale
One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2026 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »
Living Wage 2025: How Much Albertans Need to Earn Per Hour to Make Ends Meet
The Alberta Living Wage Network has released its 2025 report outlining the hourly wages residents in different Alberta communities need to earn to maintain a modest standard… Read more »