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5 Ideas For a Getaway This Weekend in Alberta – Aug 11 to 13

Last-minute weekend plans? No problem! These ideas and inspiration will get you started on planning the best last-minute summer vacation. Take advantage of camping weather, swimming weather,… Read more »

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Alberta Milk Champions Food Security with Generous $100,000 Donation to Food Banks

Alberta’s dairy farmers have generously donated $100,000 to Food Banks Alberta, supporting those facing food insecurity. The donation follows a six-week campaign during which the public was… Read more »

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The Brrr is Back: Farmers’ Almanac Releases 2024 Winter Forecast

The Farmer’s Almanac has released the 2024 long-range winter weather forecast and is predicting a return to traditional weather for winter 2023-2024. Dubbing the forecast “The Brrr… Read more »

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Alberta International Airshow Returns This Long Weekend Near Edmonton

Buckle up for a weekend of exhilarating aerial stunts as the Alberta International Airshow returns this weekend. Formerly known as the Edmonton Airshow, this event promises an… Read more »

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Jonas Brothers Plans Stops in 5 More Canadian Cities This Fall; Register Now For Tickets

The Jonas Brothers added five more Canadian cities to their Five Albums Every Night Tour. The Jonas Brothers have extended their original 35-date tour to a grand… Read more »

Red Deer Regional Airshow: Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team in Town This Weekend

Red Deer Regional Airshow: Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team in Town This Weekend

Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team are set to grace the skies again at the Red Deer Regional Airport, promising a thrilling and action-packed event for… Read more »

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Porter Airlines Adds New Ottawa-Edmonton Route

Porter Airlines is set to enhance its Western Canada network by introducing a new non-stop route connecting Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – July 28 to 30

The upcoming weekend of July 28-30 marks the halfway point of summer for many in Alberta. And it might be a perfect time to get away from… Read more »

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Edmonton Corn Maze Salutes RCMP With 150th Anniversary Themed Maze

The Edmonton Corn Maze will reopen for the 2023 season on July 26th with a brand new design paying tribute to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)…. Read more »

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Ziplining Day Trip From Edmonton: Alternative Adventures Near Jasper National Park

Looking for an exciting activity on your drive from Edmonton to Jasper National Park? Then, plan a stop at Alternative Adventures near Hinton. The zipline experiences with… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – July 21 to 23

Get those last-minute getaway plans going and fill your upcoming weekend with some fun in Alberta. No matter where you decide to take your vacation, there are… Read more »

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Rocking R Guest Ranch: Western Themed Getaway Near Calgary

Are you in search of a Western-style ranch retreat close to Calgary? Consider exploring the Rocking R Guest Ranch located in Wheatland County. You can opt to… Read more »

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National Rent Report July 2023: Average Rent in Calgary Crosses $2000; Alberta Leads Rent Growth

Average rents in Canada have reached a record high, with the average monthly rent hitting $2,042 in June, surpassing the previous record set in November by 0.9… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – July 14 to 16

Say so long to wherever home is this coming weekend! During mid-July in Alberta, there are many reasons to get out of town and make the most… Read more »

Calgary Stampede Flips Its Way into Guinness World Records

Calgary Stampede Flips Its Way into Guinness World Records

Yesterday was a flapjack-filled fiesta at the Calgary Stampede Tim Hortons Family Day. Attendees were treated to a free pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., a… Read more »

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Terminally Ill Alberta Mom Sues Starbucks For Wrongful Termination

Lisa Pedersen, a former Starbucks Canada shift supervisor, is suing the global coffee chain for wrongful termination. Pedersen, who is battling a terminal blood cancer alleges that… Read more »

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Picnics in Edmonton: Places Offering Picnic Kits and Luxury Picnic Companies

It is time to plan your first picnic of the summer, and the first thing on your mind should be the food; what is a picnic without some tasty treats, after all? Here are some places to get picnic food, luxury picnic services in Edmonton.

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Explore Sturgeon River in Glow-in-the-Dark Kayaks From St. Albert

Did you know that you can explore Sturgeon River on glow-in-the-dark kayaks?   Edmonton Kayaks (Illuminated Escapes) which rented transparent kayaks from Sir Wilfred Laurier Park in… Read more »

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Five Alberta Getaways For This Weekend: July 7-9, 2023

There are some exciting ways you can spend the upcoming weekend in Alberta while getting away from home. Pick from festivals, unique vacation rentals, campgrounds, and glamp… Read more »

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Balloon Rides, Plane and Helicopter Tours in Alberta

There is a lot to see in Alberta: forests, lakes, rivers, mountains, desert, badlands, sand dunes, and all the cityscapes. So why not see as much as… Read more »

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Glamping Resorts: New Ways to Stay at Alberta’s Castle Provincial Park

Castle Provincial Park is a favourite camping spot for many Albertans. The Rocky Mountain Park is located west of Lethbridge on Highway 1 and covers foothills, mountains,… Read more »

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Canada Needs More Grocery Competition, Here are the Highlights of Competition Bureau Report

Fostering more grocery competition is essential for Canada’s economy and the well-being of consumers says Competition Bureau in their Retail Grocery Market Study Report. Competition Bureau says… Read more »

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What to Know: Eligible Alberta Drivers Now Automatically Exits Graduated Driver Licence Program

Alberta drivers on Graduated Driver’s Licensing program will automatically exit the program to a non-GDL licence. The initiative aims to save young drivers $154 as they transition… Read more »

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What’s On This Summer at Edmonton’s ICE District

Fan Park does not close with the end of the Oilers hockey season. The Summer SolstICE Event Series is scheduled to keep the party going in the… Read more »