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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 »

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Taste the Unconventional: K-Days Unveils 2023 Midway Foods

Edmonton’s signature summer carnival has announced this year’s wacky Midway foods. The New Midway Foods section features a range of gourmet treats, comfort foods, and novel creations. … Read more »

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Experience the Vibrancy of Métis Culture at Alberta Métis Fest This Weekend

The Meìtis Nation of Alberta is gearing up for the fifth annual Alberta Metis Fest, from June 23 to June 24. This two-day event in Smoky Lake… Read more »

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14 of the 50 Largest Cities in Canada Where Renters Can Afford to Buy a Starter Home

Only Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg meet the criteria of the right income, right home price and high market share of starter homes, says Point2Homes.com, a… Read more »

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Alberta to Continue Pausing Collection of Fuel Tax Until Dec 31, 2023

Albertans can continue to save 13 cents per litre every time they fill up their vehicles until the end of 2023 as the Cabinet and Treasury Board… Read more »

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Suspension Bridges to Cross in Alberta

In Alberta, you can find four stunning suspension bridges which lead to equally beautiful views. AND, if you looking for scenic bridges, you can find a few… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – June 16 to18

Spend your last official spring weekend getting out of the city or away from home. Alberta is a treasure trove of things to do during June. You… Read more »

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Daniel Caesar to Visit Eight Canadian Cities on Superpowers World Tour This Fall

Grammy Award-winning artist Daniel Caesar has announced the second leg of his highly anticipated Superpowers World Tour, set to take place in the United States and Canada…. Read more »

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10 Brewery Tours in Edmonton

Edmonton’s brewing and distilling scenes sure have grown in recent years. And it continues to grow, with a new brewery each year or so! Luckily, there are… Read more »

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Danielle Smith Unveils New Alberta Cabinet

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has unveiled her new cabinet, consisting of 25 members, which is a slight reduction from the previous 27. Per the news release, the… Read more »

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Goat Haunt: Waterton Lakes and Glacier National Parks Open for Cross-Border Exploration

Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park have announced the reopening of cross-border travel for the 2023 season. Starting June 24, 2023, the Goat Haunt area… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend – June 9 to11

The summer fun kicks off this weekend in June! This is when the summer festival season starts to get going in Alberta. Below are some ideas on… Read more »

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Air Canada Named One of the Top Twenty Five Airlines in the World

AirlineRatings.com named Air Canada as one of the Top Twenty-Five Airlines in the World for 2023.   The announcement was part of its annual Airline Excellence Awards…. Read more »

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VegFest: Edmonton’s Plant-Based Festival Returns This June For 2023 Edition

Edmonton’s premier plant-based festival is making a comeback and it’s bigger and better than ever! VegFest Edmonton, the city’s largest veg-friendly event, is back to celebrate veganism… Read more »

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5 Ideas For an Alberta Getaway This Weekend- June 2 to 4

If you’re looking to start your summer getaway plans a little early, then early June is the perfect time to start. Alberta is back in summer mode… Read more »

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6 New Edmonton Restaurants to Checkout in June

Edmonton’s restaurant scene is never slow. All around the city, you will find new places to dine, popping up in neighbourhoods old and new. Last month was… Read more »

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Ideas For a June Day Trip from Edmonton

The warmer weather may prompt the want to get out of Edmonton. Luckily, there are many stops near the city, perfect for a June day trip. Day… Read more »