Central Alberta 
Places to Go For Polar Express and Santa Trains in Alberta
Relive the magical story of the motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ or enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones ride on the Christmas… Read more »
Albertans Invited to Vote on First New Licence Plate Design in Four Decades
Alberta is updating its licence plate for the first time since 1984, introducing a new design featuring the provincial motto “Strong and Free.” Residents will determine the… Read more »
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Reveals 2026 Locations and Initial Lineup
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has announced its 2026 schedule and first round of performers, unveiling an expanded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2025 Season With Barenaked Ladies and Jade Eagleson Among Star-Studded Lineup
The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 27th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »
Haunted Hike 2025: Terrifying Haunted House East of Edmonton Now Open
Prepare your hearts and lungs this Halloween season, as one of Alberta’s most well-known Halloween attractions has reopened its doors for the 2025 season. After three years… Read more »
Shoresy Classic Adds Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver to Winter Tour
The Shoresy Classic is gearing up for another round of puck drops, this time heading west with a new winter schedule. The live hockey event inspired by… Read more »
Alberta to Add Citizenship Status to Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards
Alberta will become the first province in Canada to display Canadian citizenship status on driver’s licences and identification cards. Legislation to authorize the change will be introduced… Read more »
School Rankings 2025: Best High Schools in Alberta
In its latest release, the Fraser Institute unveiled the 2025 rankings for Alberta’s secondary schools, evaluating 292 institutions across various categories, including public, Catholic, independent, and charter… Read more »
Costco Members Get $30 Off Banff Sunshine Meadows Lift Tickets for High-Alpine Adventures This Summer
Costco members have a chance to experience one of Banff National Park’s most striking landscapes at a reduced cost this summer. Available at two-pack of adult full-day… Read more »
Alberta Bets on $25B Tourism Future with Spas, and Nature Retreats
Alberta is positioning itself as Canada’s premier wellness tourism destination, with a surge of new retreats, spas, and cultural experiences set to reshape its travel landscape. Last… Read more »
Thermal Waters: Scandinave Spa to Open First Alberta Location in Edmonton
The Scandinave Group has confirmed Edmonton as the site for its first spa in Alberta and fifth in Canada, with a scheduled opening in summer 2028. Per… Read more »
Gipsy Gordon: Alberta Establishes Massive New Provincial Park Near Saskatchewan Border
Alberta has officially established the Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park in the province’s northeast, expanding protected forest land by over 150,000 acres. The new park, now totalling 186,739… Read more »
Alberta Offers Free and Discounted Admission to Historic Sites and Museums for Youth This Summer
Until September 2, 2025, Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums will offer free admission for individuals aged 17 and under, and half-price entry for those aged 18… Read more »
Amazon Expands Overnight Delivery Services to Calgary and Edmonton
Amazon has extended its expedited delivery services to Calgary, Edmonton, and nearby communities, offering Prime members access to faster Same-Day and new Overnight Delivery options. This… Read more »
Foothills Creamery Brings Scoop Shop Experience Home with New Ice Cream Pack
Foothills Creamery is launching a new single-serve ice cream multi-pack, designed to resemble a miniature ice cream truck, with six individual 237 mL containers. The product will… Read more »
Danielle Smith Calls For “Alberta Accord” Amid Growing Frustration with Federal Policies
In an address to Albertans, Premier Danielle Smith laid out a vision for a more autonomous and prosperous Alberta within Canada, while expressing deep frustration over a… Read more »
2025 Alberta Rib Fests: Get Smokin’ Hot Meats at These Cities and Towns
Nothing says summer like the aroma of sizzling gourmet meats on the fired-up, smoking hot grills! Get ready to enjoy the saucier meats this year across Alberta…. Read more »
Budweiser Releases Limited-Edition ‘Edmonton’ Can Honouring City of Champions
Budweiser Canada has introduced a limited-edition beer can celebrating Edmonton’s legacy as the “City of Champions.” The special release was brewed at Labatt’s Edmonton facility and launched… Read more »
Alberta Distiller Wins Big at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards
The 2025 World Whiskies Awards recently concluded in London, England, and several Canadian companies won awards for their exceptional whiskies. GrainHenge Arrowwood Whisky by Troubled Monk, located… Read more »
Shania Twain Named 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal as Countdown Begins
With 100 days remaining until the 2025 Calgary Stampede, organizers have announced that Canadian music icon Shania Twain will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal. The Stampede… Read more »
New Income Tax Brackets: Albertans to See Tax Cuts in 2025
The Alberta government recently introduced legislation to implement personal income tax reductions as part of Budget 2025. The Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, proposes a new 8%… Read more »
Feds Invest $2.9 Million to Expand Tourism in Alberta
The federal government is investing over $2.9 million in Alberta’s tourism industry to support projects that highlight the province’s landscapes, Indigenous experiences, and cultural attractions. The announcement… Read more »
Name the Puppy Contest 2025: RCMP Wants Your Help Naming Their New Puppies
The RCMP’s annual “Name the Puppy Contest” is back, and this year, it’s all about the letter A. Each year, the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC)… Read more »
Road & Trail Closures in Kananaskis for G7 Summit to Begin as Early as March 10
Canada will host the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis from June 15 to 17, marking the 50th anniversary of the first G7 meeting. The G7 consists… Read more »