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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 »

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5 Reasons to Visit Vermilion Provincial Park This Winter

Located in Vermilion and the Vermilion River Valley, Central Alberta’s Vermilion Provincial Park is a hidden gem, particularly for winter activities. Boasting 23km of trails, many of… Read more »

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Top 25 Concerts and Music Festivals Edmonton to Attend This February

February in Edmonton is set to be an exciting month for music enthusiasts, with a variety of live performances scheduled across the city. Touring artists visiting Edmonton… Read more »

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17 Bucket List Winter Adventures in Alberta

New winter adventures are around every corner in Alberta. From north to south and east to west are unique, memorable, or exhilarating winter experiences. Some include activities… Read more »

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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 »

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15 Alberta Lakes to Visit For Winter Adventures

Alberta’s lakes aren’t only meant for summer visits. When the cold hits and waters freeze around the province, a whole new category of recreation opens in Alberta…. Read more »

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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 »

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Population Trap: All Good Things Have Their Limits Says National bank Asking Ottawa to Slow Immigration

All good things have their limits, says National Bank of Canada economists in a special Economics and Strategy report. The report by Stéfane Marion and Alexandra Ducharme… Read more »

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Pollution Price Rebate Jan 15th: Here is How Much Eligible Canadians Will Receive as 1st CAIP of 2024

On January 15, 2024, Canadian residents in provinces subject to the federal fuel charge will receive their first Climate Action Incentive payment (CAIP) of the year, a… Read more »

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10 Activities For Extreme Cold Weather Days in Edmonton

Don’t let the extreme cold weather in Edmonton dampen plans with friends, families, or date night plans! There are plenty of indoor attractions in Edmonton to keep… Read more »

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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 »

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Most Popular Canadian City and Province to Move To According to U-Haul’s 2023 Migration Trends

U-Haul has revealed the most popular Canadian cities and provinces for DIY movers after analyzing migration patterns from 2023. U-Haul rated Canadian destinations by the net gain… Read more »

Paris Baguette Unveils Sweet & Savoury Limited Edition Winter Menu, January Discounts and Deals

Paris Baguette Unveils Sweet & Savoury Limited Edition Winter Menu, January Discounts and Deals

Paris Baguette, a bakery café, has unveiled its winter menu, brimming with handcrafted, seasonally inspired offerings. This limited-time menu, available until March 5, features an array of… Read more »

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10 Ideas For Romantic Winter Getaways in Alberta

Find romance this winter in Alberta with several different getaway ideas. These romantic winter vacations in Alberta are perfect for Valentine’s Day, the adjacent weekends, or the… Read more »

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Frozen Trails: Ice Biking & Winter Activities at Edmonton’s Sir Wilfred Laurier Park

There are new ways to enjoy the riverside Sir Wildfred Laurier Park this winter. During any month of the year, this Edmonton park offers great views of… Read more »

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25 of the Biggest Concerts Coming to Edmonton in 2024

As always, Edmonton has a busy year ahead for live concerts. As usual, these concerts include some big names in music. 2024 is an especially interesting year… Read more »

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Top 100 Restaurants in Canada to Eat Healthy According to OpenTable

The most popular restaurant reservation platform, OpenTable, has released the list of Top 100 restaurants in Canada, renowned for their healthy offerings.   According to the platform,… Read more »

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25 of the Best New Edmonton Restaurants to Eat Out in 2024

Head into the New Year with this list of some of Edmonton’s best new restaurants which opened last year. The past year saw great variety with Edmonton’s… Read more »

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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

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 »

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5 Edmonton Restaurants to Order Take Home 2024 New Year’s Eve Dinner and Celebrations Kits

Take advantage of festive meals available to go for New Year’s Eve in Edmonton. There are a select few restaurants and caterers who offer festive or New… Read more »

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Canadians Continue to Move to Alberta in High Numbers as the Country Sees Record High Population Growth

Canada’s population growth has reached a historic high, primarily driven by robust immigration, according to Statistics Canada. According to Statistics Canada’s 2023 third quarter population estimate report,… Read more »

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Immersive Disney Exhibition Coming to Edmonton in February 2024

After enchanting Disney fans in Toronto, the producers of immersive exhibitions and one-of-a-kind experiences, Lighthouse Immersive, are bringing Disney Animation: Immersive Experience to Edmonton. Disney Animation: Immersive… Read more »

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Free Menstrual Products Now Mandatory at Federally Regulated Workplaces

Federally regulated employers in Canada are now required to provide free menstrual products in the workplace, announced Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. today. Pads and tampons… Read more »