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Uber Eats: These Canadian Cities Top the List of Best Tippers, Most Courteous and Pickiest Eaters

Uber Eats has released its annual Cravings Report, which aggregates the cities with the most polite while ordering food, with the most demanding eaters adding special instructions… Read more »

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Alberta Income Tax Personal Amount Increased by 2.3 per Cent; More Details on $600 Relief Payments Announced

Alberta announced further details of the legislative changes included in Bill 2, Inflation Relief Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 which was outlined in the provincial address by premier Danielle… Read more »

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Edmonton Downtown to Get Massive Oilers’ Themed Snow Maze; Tickets on Sale Dec 12th

OEG Sports & Entertainment today announced that a massive snow maze will be built at the new Fan Park in ICE District. The Fan Park, a 12-months-a-year… Read more »

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Air Canada Announces 2023 Summer Schedule; Adds Montreal and Fort McMurray Service

600 daily flights on 97 routes to 51 destinations will be offered in 2023, Air Canada announced today. Air Canada will also introduce a new service between… Read more »

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GoFundMe: These Are the Most Generous Cities in Canada in 2022

GoFundMe has released its Annual Giving Report for the year 2022. The report highlights how the global GoFundMe community supports those in need. GoFundMe says 1 donation… Read more »

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10 Day Trip Ideas From Edmonton in December

Embark on a festive outing this December. There are many ways to get outside or simply out of the house with a holiday day trip from Edmonton…. Read more »

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All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year

The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »

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Alberta Early Childhood Educators to Get One-Time Payment of $900 & Pay Increase

Alberta government has announced a one-time pay top-up and pay increase for Early Childhood Educators in the province. The pay increase is part of the childcare deal… Read more »

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Simu Liu to Host 2023 Juno Awards in Edmonton

If you are a music aficionado, you might know that the 2023 Juno Awards will be held in Edmonton. The 52nd annual celebration of Canada’s music industry… Read more »

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Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast

The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »

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Alberta Raises Benefits by Six Per Cent to Match Inflation; Here Is How Much You Can Expect

Alberta today released the details of how much AISH and Income Support benefits will be increased effective Jan. 1, 2023. The measure, announced last week by premier… Read more »

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M72 World Tour: Metallica to Tour Edmonton and Montreal; Tickets on Sale Dec 2nd

Metallica has announced M72 world tour which will see the band playing two nights in every city it visits—with each “No Repeat Weekend” featuring two completely different… Read more »

Edmonton Area Santa Claus Parades, Fireworks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies This Weekend

Edmonton Area Santa Claus Parades, Fireworks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies This Weekend

There are five Santa Claus Parades, two festive fireworks, and five tree-lighting ceremonies this weekend in Alberta Capital Region. Here is a quick run down through the… Read more »

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Inflation Relief Act: Alberta to Give $600 to Seniors & Children Under 18; Re-index Benefits to Inflation

Premier Danielle Smith during a televised provincial address today outlined a few measures to help residents during the current period of high inflation. The Alberta government will… Read more »

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Shop For Unique Gifts at These Massive Indigenous Artist Markets in Edmonton

I.A.M., an Indigenous arts collective representing more than seventy First Nations, Metis and Inuit artists, will be organizing four A Very Indigenous Holiday Markets in Edmonton and… Read more »

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Black Friday Deals: Cirque du Soleil Offering Up to 30% Off Canadian Show Tickets

Cirque du Soleil, the Canadian organization that has become a global leader in immersive and iconic circus experiences, is offering a Black Friday discount of up to… Read more »

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What is Currently Planned For Christmas Celebration in Downtown Edmonton

As you probably might have come to know, there are no fireworks or Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Sir Winston Churchill Square this year. As per the… Read more »

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25 Festive Holiday Date Ideas in Edmonton

The holidays are the perfect time to plan a special night out or date in Edmonton. Christmas in the city brings about festivals, light displays, festive markets,… Read more »

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WestJet Black Friday Sale Deals 2022: Domestic Flights For $99 or Less

WestJet has announced its Black Friday deals. Black Friday deals include flights within Canada for $99 or less, $149 or less for flights to the U.S and… Read more »

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Sunwing Brings Back Winter Season Flights From Edmonton to Mexico, Caribbean and Central America Destinations

Sunwing is bringing back winter season Flights to sun destinations from Edmonton. This season, there will be flights to eight of the most popular vacation spots in… Read more »

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Celebration of Lights: Strathcona County’s Tree Lighting Event Returns This Saturday

Strathcona County is kicking off Christmas and the holiday season festivities this Saturday. The annual Celebration of Lights at Festival Place will bring joyous activities for the… Read more »

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Alberta Gets New Chief Medical Officer of Health

Dr. Mark Joffe has replaced Dr. Deena Hinshaw as Alberta’s chief medical officer of health. According to the news release, Dr. Joffe has been appointed as the… Read more »

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Alberta Living Wage 2022: 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 required for residents of various Alberta cities to earn to maintain a modest standard of living in 2022…. Read more »

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Where to Find Edmonton’s Local Bookstores and Cozy Book Cafes

With Edmonton’s drop in temperatures comes the need to find indoor entertainment. For the more lowkey afternoons and evenings, you may want to ‘cozy up with a… Read more »