Central Alberta 
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »