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16 Incredible Geodesic Domes to Go Glamping in Alberta

Find geodome camping all around Alberta, including several in central Alberta or around the Edmonton region. If there are any parts of camping that normally make the… Read more »

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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 »

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Edmonton’s Rogers Place Debuts New Security Screening System

A new security screening system will be introduced at Rogers Place on April 9, coinciding with the Edmonton Oilers’ home game against the St. Louis Blues. The… Read more »

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Chick-fil-A to Open New Edmonton Location on April 10

Chick-fil-A will open a new restaurant in Edmonton this week, its fourth in the city.   The Meadows location will be operated by Jagdeep “Jag” Dhanju, a… Read more »

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Things to Do During Easter Weekend in Canada

Things to do during Easter weekend in select cities in Canada. – Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, KW Region, London, Hamilton, St. John’s, Moncton, Saint John, Charlottetown and Halifax.

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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 »

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Drumheller’s World’s Largest Dinosaur to Close in 2029

The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce has announced that the World’s Largest Dinosaur, known as “Tyra,” will close in December 2029. The closure will include the… Read more »

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Report: Alberta Plays an Outsized Role in Funding Canada’s Retirement

A new report by the Fraser Institute reveals that Alberta contributed a net $53.6 billion to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) between 1981 and 2022—over six times… Read more »

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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 »

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Warren Zeiders Plots Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Canadian Tour This Fall

Country music artist Warren Zeiders has announced his 2025 “Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal” Tour, set to cover 27 dates across North America. The tour will begin on… Read more »

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Mar 12: Bank of Canada Lowers Interest Rate to 2.75% Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada has lowered its target for the overnight rate to 2.75%, with the Bank Rate set at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%,… Read more »

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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 »

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$250 Million Event Park to Transform Downtown Edmonton

The City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and OEG Sports & Entertainment have reached an agreement to advance downtown revitalization efforts. The partnership includes developing a… Read more »

8 Canadian Women in History You Should Know About

8 Canadian Women in History You Should Know About

In recognition of international women’s day, let us remember some of Canada’s greatest daughters. While you may know about famous women like Viola Desmond, and Laura Secord,… Read more »

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Spring Ahead This Sunday: Things You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time in Canada

With Daylight Saving Time beginning on March 9, 2025, it’s interesting to look back to see why it was put in place and what the future of… Read more »

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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 »

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“Unjustifiable Economic Attack”: Alberta to Announce Response to Trump Tariffs Wednesday

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with her cabinet today and tomorrow to discuss the province’s response to new U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald… Read more »

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Darius Rucker Touring 8 Canadian Cities This October

Darius Rucker will embark on an eight-city Canadian tour in 2025, with performances beginning on October 15 at Abbotsford Centre in British Columbia and concluding on October… Read more »

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McDavid’s: Here is Where You Can Find McDonald’s Restaurant Honouring Oilers’ Captain in Edmonton

McDonald’s Canada has temporarily renamed one of its Edmonton locations to “McDavid’s” in honor of Connor McDavid’s overtime goal that secured Canada’s 3-2 victory over the United… Read more »

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CBSA Seizes 228 kg of Illegal Drugs at Alberta Border Crossing

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has intercepted 228 kilograms of illegal narcotics at the Coutts port of entry in Alberta in two separate incidents. The seizures… Read more »

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WestJet Offering Up to 25% Off Base Fares to All Destinations

WestJet is offering a discount of up to 25% on select base fares for flights to all destinations until midnight tonight. The promotion, part of the airline’s… Read more »

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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 »

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Headliner Revealed For 2025 Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Are you looking forward to claiming your patch of grass on the hill at Gallagher Park to listen and move to the beat of chart-topping music-makers? The… Read more »

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10 of the Best Winter Activities and Adventures Around Crowsnest Pass in Alberta

Visitors to the Crowsnest Pass region of southern Alberta have options for year-round adventure. The landscape of foothills and mountains means room for sports like hiking, mountain… Read more »