Central Alberta 
Two Alberta Institutions Designated as NATO’s DIANA Test Centers
The University of Alberta (U of A) and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) have recently been designated as test centers within the NATO Defence Innovation… Read more »
Jurassic Jamboree: Drumheller’s Dinosaur Costume Party Guinness World Record Attempt
Downtown Drumheller is gearing up for a historic moment as it prepares to host the Jurassic Jamboree on April 27, 2024. Aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record for the “largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs,” the event, orchestrated by Travel Drumheller, promises a weekend brimming with prehistoric excitement and entertainment.
Best High Schools in Alberta – 2023
In its latest release, the Fraser Institute unveiled the 2023 rankings for Alberta’s secondary schools, evaluating 197 institutions across various categories including public, Catholic, independent, and charter… Read more »
20 Things to Do in Alberta This March
The weather may (or may not) be getting warmer over the month of March in Alberta, and this makes room for enjoying the great outdoors without freezing…. Read more »
Lightfest: Spectacular Fireworks to Illuminate Badlands Near Calgary This Saturday
The Badlands Amphitheatre, nestled in the heart of the Alberta Badlands and known for its unique natural acoustics and breathtaking scenery, is once again hosting the much-anticipated… Read more »
Most Affordable Cities for Single-Income Condo Buyers in Canada
The dream of homeownership remains within reach for single-income buyers in Canada despite the challenges posed by high borrowing costs, a limited housing inventory, and an escalating… Read more »
New Heritage Minute Honours CFL Hall of Famer and Alberta’s 16th Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong
The Heritage Minutes series, a hallmark of Canadian culture since its inception in 1991, has added a new bilingual short film to its collection, spotlighting the life… Read more »
Groundhog Day 2024: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted six more weeks of winter this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow and… Read more »
Bow Valley Boot Stomp: Cochrane Getting a New Country Music festival This Summer
Dive into the heart of country music at the Bow Valley Boot Stomp, set to bring Cochrane alive this summer. This inaugural festival invites country music aficionados… Read more »
These Are Alberta’s Top Employers For 2024
Alberta’s economy is thriving, and local employers are stepping up to match the perks and benefits of the nation’s top workplaces. Mediacorp Canada Inc. highlighted this development… Read more »
Eligible Albertans to Get AISH and Income Support Payments Earlier
Alberta government has revised the payment schedule for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support programs. Starting in March 2024, beneficiaries of these… Read more »
Alberta Creates Two New Provincial Parks, Increases Total Land Area of Two, and Redesignates 10 As Public Lands
Alberta’s northernmost site, home to badlands, is now a provincial park. Alberta has made extensive changes to enhance the province’s natural spaces by amending, expanding, and establishing the… Read more »
These Are Canada’s Best 100 Places to Eat in 2024
Yelp has unveiled its ninth annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024, a compilation based on community recommendations. Topping the list is Chen… Read more »
List of Extreme Cold Records Set in Alberta – Jan 11 to 15, 2024
Last weekend, Alberta experienced a severe cold snap, shattering multiple long-standing low-temperature records. The intense Arctic air front, which commenced on Thursday, led to the setting of… Read more »
La Poutine Week 2024: Canada’s Cheesy Restaurant Food Festival Returns This February
Canada’s beloved La Poutine Week, presented by People Mover Technologies Inc., returns for its 12th year, showcasing a diverse array of poutine dishes from February 1st to… Read more »
2024 Income Tax Brackets, CPP, TFSA and RRSP Limits and Other Changes That Will Affect Your Finances
If your New Year’s resolution is to save money, begin with budget planning by focusing on your net income. The rise in income tax brackets, TFSA and… Read more »
Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace
Justin Trudeau tells Minister of Transport, “Pablo, what are you doing? You don’t have to deliver the presents yourself.” “Come on, leave that to Santa… that’s his… Read more »
Alberta Increasing Property Damage Collision Reporting Threshold
Alberta is implementing a significant change to streamline reporting procedures for vehicle collisions. Starting January 1, the threshold for reporting property damage from collisions to law enforcement… Read more »
AutoTrader: Most Popular Cars in Canada 2023
The latest data from AutoTrader, Canada’s popular automotive marketplace, presents an intriguing snapshot of Canadian vehicle preferences in 2023, a year characterized by economic volatility and unprecedentedly… Read more »
Canadian Dental Care Plan: Changes Coming to T4/T4A
As the federal government gears up for the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), aimed at enhancing dental care accessibility, the Canada Revenue Agency recently… Read more »
2024 Canada’s Food Price Report: This Is How Much Your Food Bill Will Increase in 2024
Canadian families will continue to grapple with rising food costs, reveals the latest Canada’s Food Price Report. This annual analysis, now in its 14th year, is a… Read more »
Canadian Students’ Performance Falls, Yet Above OECD Average; Alberta and Quebec Lead the Country
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) holds worldwide tests – Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) – for 15-year-old students in member countries to determine… Read more »
Sebastian Maniscalco Announces 7 Canadian Stops on 2024 ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour
Sebastian Maniscalco has just announced his largest tour yet for 2024, named the ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will cover 47 cities,… Read more »
Rocky Mountain House to Nordegg Rail Trail: 109 km Historic CNWR Railway Route to Be Developed as Multiuse Trail
Alberta’s government is making a significant investment in the provincial trail system, aiming to boost recreation, tourism, and economic development by repurposing the historic 109 km Rocky… Read more »