Central Alberta 
Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023: These Are the Best Hospitals in Canada
Toronto General Hospital was selected as the 5th best hospital in the world by Newsweek. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the World’s Best Hospitals 2023 recognizes… Read more »
2023 Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada Returns April 1
The Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada will be making its return in April 2023, celebrating the rich and varied cuisine of the Philippines, reflecting the country’s over… Read more »
Final Shows Ever: KISS Coming to 9 Canadian Cities in November 2023; Presale March 6th
The iconic rock band KISS has just announced the “absolute final shows” of their final tour, THE END OF THE ROAD TOUR and they will be visiting… Read more »
Parks Canada to Begin First-of-Its-Kind Caribou Conservation Breeding Program in Jasper
Parks Canada is pursuing a first-in-Canada caribou breeding program in Jasper National Park to rebuild the dwindling southern mountain caribou. To implement the caribou conservation breeding program,… Read more »
Mud, Racing, Brews & Music: Extreme Mudfest Returns to Cold Lake For 2023 Edition
If you want to race on monster cars or in a mud-splashing race, head to Cold Lake, Alberta, for the Extreme MudFest. Canada’s Largest Mud and Music… Read more »
These Are Alberta’s Top Baby Names For 2022
192 Olivias and 229 Noah were born in Alberta in 2022. 48,225 baby births were registered in Alberta last year including 24,781 boys and 23,437 girls. According… Read more »
Alberta Investing $4 Million to Upgrade Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre
Alberta’s government is investing in the arts and culture scene of the province by allocating funds for the renewal project of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. The… Read more »
Groundhog Day 2023: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Early Spring
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy predicted early spring today morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, and sees its shadow,… Read more »
Calgary’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Announces 2023 Headliners; Tickets on Sale Feb 3rd
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival which debuted in Calgary last year is returning to the city for its second edition this summer. Taking place in August at… Read more »
Nickelback Plots Get Rollin’ Tour Across 7 Canadian Cities This Summer; Tickets on Sale Jan 27th
The rock band named the “most successful rock band of the decade” by Billboard, will be touring North America this summer. “How You Remind Me” singers announced… Read more »
Ice Dragon Boat Festival to Debut at Sylvan Lake This February
Dragon boat racing on the frozen lake is debuting next month at Sylvan Lake. While ice dragon boat races have been taking place in the country for… Read more »
Albertans Invited to Choose Water Feature Design of $20 Million Legislature Grounds Renovation
The provincial government is asking Albertans to help choose the design of a new water feature at the historic Legislature grounds. Alberta’s legislature grounds play host to… Read more »
Get Ready to Apply For Alberta’s $600 Affordability Payments When Application Portal Opens on Jan 18th
Get your online account ready now to apply for $600 affordability payments when applications open on January 18th. Alberta today announced the details of how eligible residents… Read more »
Alberta to Pause Collecting Fuel Tax Effective Jan 1st
Alberta will stop collecting fuel tax for six months starting New Year’s Day. Starting Jan. 1, Albertans will save 13 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel… Read more »
Night Glow Tubing: Slide Down Colourful Slopes of Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort This Winter
Go glow tubing this winter break in Red Deer! Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort which opened Alberta’s first Canyon Coaster on its slopes last summer, has made… Read more »
$2522 in Canmore, $3575 in Calgary and $6287 in Grande Prairie For a $500K House: 2022 Property Tax Rates in Alberta
Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage has released an analysis of the property tax rate in 25 Alberta cities and towns. According to the report, homeowners in the town of… Read more »
Alberta Income Tax Personal Amount Increased by 2.3 per Cent; More Details on $600 Relief Payments Announced
Alberta announced further details of the legislative changes included in Bill 2, Inflation Relief Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 which was outlined in the provincial address by premier Danielle… Read more »
All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year
The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »
Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast
The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »
Alberta Living Wage 2022: This is How Much You Need Earn Per Hour in Alberta Cities and Towns to Maintain a Modest Standard of Living
Alberta Living Wage Network has published the hourly wages required for residents of various Alberta cities to earn to maintain a modest standard of living in 2022…. Read more »
Cheetle: Alberta Gets a New 17ft Tall Roadside Attraction Commemorating Cheetos
You can find quirky roadside attractions across Canada and Alberta has a fair share of artworks that compete for the moniker, “World’s Biggest”. Now, PepsiCo Foods Canada… Read more »
Free Admission to Popular Canadian Rockies Adventure Attractions on Truth & Reconciliation Day
Pursuit is offering free admission to its attractions for Indigenous community members on September 30th. Friday, September 30th marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,… Read more »
Albertans Aged 18+ Can Book Omicron-Specific COVID-19 Booster Dose Starting Sept. 21.st
Albertans 18 and above can book appointments for the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine starting Sept. 21st, the provincial government announced today. The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna which… Read more »
No Holiday: Alberta Declares Sept. 19th, a Provincial Day of Mourning
Alberta will mark September 19th with a provincial day of mourning in solemn recognition of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the declaration by the federal… Read more »