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Free Fun Things to Do in Edmonton in November – 2025
A list of FREE fun things to do in Edmonton Area during November. The list includes free Christmas and holiday activities, live music, exhibitions and more!
Zellers Returns with Nationwide Rollout of New 3.0 Store Concept, Beginning in Edmonton
Canadian retailer Zellers is set to make a national comeback with a new retail format and phased expansion plan. The company confirmed it will reopen stores beginning… Read more »
Christmas Streetcar Rides – Take a Festive Trip Through the Edmonton’s Winter Wonderland
The Edmonton Radial Railway Society is bringing back its popular Christmas Streetcar for the holiday season. This 45-minute, day time round-trip ride offers participants a unique holiday… Read more »
Places to Go For Polar Express and Santa Trains in Alberta
Relive the magical story of the motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ or enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones ride on the Christmas… Read more »
25 Christmas & Winter Holiday Getaways in Alberta
Around Alberta are so many exciting and different ways to enjoy a holiday getaway with loved ones: head up north for calm and tranquillity; head south where… Read more »
Albertans Invited to Vote on First New Licence Plate Design in Four Decades
Alberta is updating its licence plate for the first time since 1984, introducing a new design featuring the provincial motto “Strong and Free.” Residents will determine the… Read more »
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Reveals 2026 Locations and Initial Lineup
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has announced its 2026 schedule and first round of performers, unveiling an expanded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in… Read more »
Ice Castles Returning to Edmonton This Winter; Tickets on Sale Dec 2
The large-scale ice sculpture attraction resembling Disney-esque castles, known as Ice Castles, will return to Edmonton this winter after a 5-year absence. The attraction, created by Utah-based… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2025 Season With Barenaked Ladies and Jade Eagleson Among Star-Studded Lineup
The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 27th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »
Canada Strong Pass Returning for Holidays and Summer 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the Canada Strong Pass will return for the upcoming holiday season and again for summer 2026. The initiative, first introduced… Read more »
Rooty Turns 50: A&W Fans Can Join the Celebration with Limited-Time Meal Deal
A&W Canada is marking the 50th anniversary of its mascot, the Great Root Bear, with a national promotion and special events in Calgary and Toronto. Starting October… Read more »
Canadian Rents Fall for 12th Straight Month, Led by Declines in B.C. and Alberta
The average asking rent for residential properties in Canada fell 3.2% year-over-year in September to $2,123, according to the October 2025 National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and… Read more »
Wendy’s Canada Launches $4 Dave’s Single Cheeseburger
Wendy’s Canada has launched a limited-time promotion, pricing its Dave’s Single cheeseburger at $4. The quarter-pound burger, prepared with fresh Canadian beef, includes American cheese, lettuce,… Read more »
Pumpkins After Dark Edmonton 2025: What to Expect at This Year’s Halloween Display (Photos)
Borden Park has yet again been transformed into a perfect setting for fall fun. Pumpkins After Dark YEG is bigger and better this year. In all, the… Read more »
Canada Temporarily Bans Pistachio Imports from Iran After More Than 100 Salmonella Cases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has introduced a temporary ban on pistachios and pistachio-based products imported from Iran, citing risks linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak…. Read more »
15 Date Ideas For This Fall in Edmonton
The chill in the air and the changing colours around Edmonton signal the fall season, and the many things to do around the city. So, when planning a date to help make the best of this pretty time in Edmonton, you’ll want to consider costs, indoor/outdoor, and all the things we can celebrate during fall.
Shoresy Classic Adds Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver to Winter Tour
The Shoresy Classic is gearing up for another round of puck drops, this time heading west with a new winter schedule. The live hockey event inspired by… Read more »
Fleurs de Villes: Edmonton to Host a Spectacular Exhibition of Floral Mannequins This Fall
The Muttart Conservatory will host Fleurs de Villes from September 26 to October 5, 2025. The international floral exhibition, which is returning to Edmonton for its ARTISTE… Read more »
Alberta to Add Citizenship Status to Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards
Alberta will become the first province in Canada to display Canadian citizenship status on driver’s licences and identification cards. Legislation to authorize the change will be introduced… Read more »
Edmonton Launches New ID System to Improve Emergency Response in Pedway Network
The City of Edmonton has introduced a new Pedway Unique Identifier Program (UID) to improve emergency response times in the city’s downtown pedway system. Covering about 13… Read more »
School Rankings 2025: Best High Schools in Alberta
In its latest release, the Fraser Institute unveiled the 2025 rankings for Alberta’s secondary schools, evaluating 292 institutions across various categories, including public, Catholic, independent, and charter… Read more »
Canada Loses 66,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Hits 7.1%; Southern Ontario Cities Hit Hard
Canada’s job market took another hit in August, shedding 66,000 positions—primarily part-time roles—marking the second straight month of decline, says Statistics Canada in its monthly report. The… Read more »
WestJet Places Canada’s Largest Boeing Aircraft Order
WestJet has announced its largest aircraft purchase to date, securing an agreement with Boeing for 60 737-10 MAX planes and seven 787-9 Dreamliners. The deal includes options… Read more »
Poll: Half of Canadians Say They’d Be Ashamed if Pierre Poilievre Became PM
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has secured his parliamentary seat in the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection, but new polling indicates significant challenges ahead of the party’s national convention in… Read more »