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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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.

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Canadians Back Air Canada Flight Attendants in Pay Battle; But Most Won’t Pay More for Wage Boost

A majority of Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants in their push for full pay for duties performed before takeoff and after landing, according to an Angus… Read more »

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Sunflower Fields and Sunflower Mazes to Visit in Alberta

Flowers gardens attract many and when it comes to the sunflowers, their blossom and charm spread a unique glory across the miles. Make the most of your summer days with your family and friends in the lap of nature with these astonishing sunflower fields and mazes. Alberta is flooded with awe-inspiring scenic beauties and these blossoms of Sunflower fields provide enhanced fascinations to fill your summer with bright yellow memories. Whether you want to brighten your Instagram wall or want a fun family photo, here is a list of Sunflower fields and mazes across Alberta that you can visit.

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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 »

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Alberta Introduces Fines to Curb Predatory Tow Truck Practices

Alberta is implementing new measures to deter aggressive and exploitative conduct within the province’s tow truck industry. As of August 8, a $1,000 fine will be issued… Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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National Ice Cream Day: Dairy Queen Canada Offers 85-Cent Vanilla Cones on July 20

Dairy Queen Canada will mark National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, with a limited-time offer of small vanilla cones for just 85 cents. The promotion… Read more »