Central Alberta 
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 »
Viking Days Brings Combat, Crafts, and Norse Traditions to Life in Central Alberta This Weekend
From the clang of swords to the aroma of open-fire cooking, Viking Days promises an authentic glimpse into Norse life, minus the centuries of distance. The Danish… Read more »
Open Farm Days: Explore 155+ Alberta Farms This Weekend – Aug 16 & 17
On August 16 and 17, you can step beyond the city limits and into Alberta’s rural heartland during Open Farm Days. More than 155 farms, ranches, and… Read more »
Things to Do in Alberta This August – 2025
Between music festivals, historical celebratory events, and rodeos, August is the perfect month to explore the diverse regions of 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 »
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 »