Central Alberta 
Heritage Day and August Long Weekend 2025: 25 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips and Getaways
The August Long Weekend in Alberta is often one of the warmest, so you’re probably planning some sort of vacation. You can easily centre your long weekend… 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 »
July 18: Nando’s Canada Offers Free Chicken Meal in Exchange for Food Donations
Nando’s Canada will mark Mandela Day by offering a free meal to customers who donate non-perishable food items or make a financial contribution to local food banks…. 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 »
Groundhog Day 2025: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Early Spring
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy predicted early spring this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, and sees its shadow,… Read more »
Groundhog Day Alberta: Will Balzac Billy See His Shadow on Feb 2nd?
Did you know that Alberta has a weather-predicting “squirrel”? Alberta’s Groundhog Day weather predictor, Balzac Billy, resides in Balzac, 24km north of Calgary. Unlike most other Canadian… Read more »
Lainey Wilson Announces Whirlwind Tour: Here’s Where to See Her Live in Canada
Country music sensation Lainey Wilson is gearing up for her Whirlwind world tour, with multiple Canadian stops set for August and September. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will bring… Read more »
BASIN Glacial Waters: An All-Sensory Thermal Bathing Experience Coming to Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has announced the upcoming opening of BASIN Glacial Waters, a luxury thermal bathing facility located on the shores of Lake Louise. Designed to… Read more »
Valentine’s Day 2025: IKEA Restaurants Offering 3-Course Dinner on Feb 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at IKEA with a delightful dinner at their Swedish restaurant locations across Canada. IKEA invites customers to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special dining… Read more »
Most Popular Baby Names in Alberta – 2024
Alberta’s 2024 baby name rankings are out, and Olivia and Noah remain on top, cementing their status as parent favourites. Olivia has impressively held the top spot… Read more »
15,000+ Canadians Died Waiting For Health Care Last Year; Data Doesn’t Include Alberta, Quebec, and Newfoundland & Labrador
A report by SecondStreet.org reveals that at least 15,474 Canadians died in 2023-24 while waiting for surgeries or diagnostic scans. The data presented in the 2024 edition… Read more »
Canada’s Record-Breaking $8.5 Billion Weather Losses – A Look at the Costliest Events of 2024
Canada experienced its most expensive year for weather-related insured losses in 2024, reaching $8.5 billion, as reported by Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). This marks a… Read more »