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Applications Now Open For $2000 REP Implementation Grant For Alberta Businesses

Alberta businesses can now apply for the $20-million Restrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant which provides financial support to businesses implementing Restrictions Exemption Program. REP Implementation Grant is… Read more »

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28 Ski Hills and Ski Resorts in Alberta – Opening Dates

With some of the ski resorts opening this weekend for 2021-22 season, here is a quick look at opening dates and vaccine mandate rules across Alberta ski resorts and hills.

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Alberta Expands COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccine Eligibility to 70+, 18+ Indigenous, Some Health Workers, AstraZeneca Recipients Starting Nov. 8th

Based on the recommendations made by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization to boost immunity levels, Alberta will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to more… Read more »

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2021 Edmonton Christmas Market Returns For 11 Days to Two Locations

Edmonton Christmas Market is returning for the 2021 season for 11 days with 50+ local makers from November 26th to December 12th at two locations this year.

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Longest Wait Times & High Spending: Canada’s Healthcare Performance is One of the Worst Among 28 Countries With Universal Healthcare

A new study, Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2021 by Fraser Institute says Canada ranks very low among 28 developed countries with Universal Health Care… Read more »

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Alberta Living Wage: This is How Much You Need Earn Per Hour in Alberta Cities and Towns to Maintain a Modest Standard of Living

Alberta Living Wage Network has published the hourly wages residents of various Alberta cities need to earn to maintain a modest standard of living. A living wage… Read more »

Day Trip: Go on a Free Spooky Glowing Pumpkin Drive-Thru & Enjoy Halloween Fireworks in Barrhead

Day Trip: Go on a Free Spooky Glowing Pumpkin Drive-Thru & Enjoy Halloween Fireworks in Barrhead

The town of Barrhead is set to host their annual Halloween Pumpkin Drive-Thru.

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Alberta Launches Digital Economy Program to Help Businesses Go Digital

Alberta government is investing $10 million over two years in Digital Economy Program which will help small businesses in the province increase their digital presence. Digital Economy… Read more »

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Luminaria: Dine in Glowing Domes, Walk Amid Hundreds of Lighted Candles, Illuminated Snow Sprites Near Edmonton This Holiday Season

The University of Alberta Botanic Garden’s Luminaria is returning for 44 days this holiday season. This popular event ignites the festive season with thousands of candles along… Read more »

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Albertans Vote to Keep Changing Clocks and Remove Equalization

Elections Alberta has released the results of the referendums held on Oct. 18th. The results of the Senate elections were also released. More than 1,118,000 Albertans cast… Read more »

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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 »

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues Blue Circulation Dime to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

Royal Canadian Mint has issued a dime with re-designed the image of Canada’s most famous schooner and “Queen of the North Atlantic” to celebrate the 100th anniversary… Read more »

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Albertans Without a Family Doctor Can Now Access Covered Visits Through Maple Maskawâhtik

Maple Maskawâhtik, a virtual care platform, is available for Albertans without a family doctor seeking primary medical care. Maple Maskawâhtik will provide online doctor visits with General… Read more »

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Alberta to Get a New Area Code Starting April 2022

Telecommunications Alliance says Alberta will be getting a new area code to meet the growing demand for new telephone numbers. The new area code 368 will be… Read more »

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Broadway Across Canada Brings Anastasia to Calgary, Edmonton & Vancouver This January

After a long hiatus induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, live theatre enthusiasts in Western Canada can once again enjoy touring Broadway shows at the local theatres beginning… Read more »

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You Can Now Apply For Alberta’s Women in STEM Scholarship

Applications are now open for Alberta’s Women in STEM Scholarship. The $125,000 scholarship awards $2,500 each to 50 successful applicants and is open to young women pursuing… Read more »

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AB Covid Records Verifier: App to Verify Alberta COVID-19 Vaccine QR Code is Now Available For Download

Alberta has released the app to scan COVID-19 vaccine QR codes and it is now available for download on Apple and Android devices through the respective app… Read more »

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Winter Wonder Forest: Enchanting 7 Acre Holiday Light Festival Returns to Edmonton Area For 2021 Winter Season

Enter the enchanting world of magic and wonder at the Winter Wonder Forest as the Holiday light festival returns for the 2021-2022 season. The Winter Wonder Forest… Read more »

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REP Implementation Grant: Alberta Offering $2000 to Businesses Implementing COVID-19 Restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney today announced Alberta will be providing financial supports to businesses implementing Restrictions Exemption Program. The provincial government introduced two new programs today – REP… Read more »

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2021 Q4 Passport Index: Canada’s Passport is Among the Top 10 Global Ranking Passports

The latest ranking of the world’s most powerful passports by Passport Index puts Canada in the top 30 countries with high mobility and in the group of… Read more »

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Alberta Announces New Gathering Restrictions Effective Oct. 6th

Alberta is reducing the number of people you can get together with outdoors this Thanksgiving weekend. Effective Oct. 6th, all outdoor private social gatherings will be limited… Read more »

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Alberta Rolls Out Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to All 75 and Older, Indigenous 65 and Older Starting Oct. 6th

Alberta is giving a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all residents aged 75 and older and First Nations, Inuit and Métis people age 65 and older… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Sells Nearly 800,000 Orange-Sprinkled Fundraising Donuts In support of Residential School Survivors

Tim Hortons launched a limited-time fundraising donut in honour of Orange Shirt Day on September 30th with 100 per cent of the proceeds (excluding taxes) donated to… Read more »

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Edmonton Kayaks Offers Glow-in-the-Dark Kayak Rentals From Sir Wilfred Laurier Park

Experience the fall colours of the Edmonton river valley while paddling a glowing tandem transparent kayak.