News - Edmonton

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Alberta Tests 120 km/h Speed Limit in Highway 2 Pilot Project

Alberta is taking a cautious step toward faster highways, starting with a test stretch on one of its busiest routes. The provincial government has raised the speed… Read more »

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World Waterpark Kicks Off 40th Year With Birthday Party and Discount Tickets

World Waterpark in West Edmonton Mall is marking its 40th anniversary with a one-day event and a limited-time ticket offer. The main celebration is scheduled for Saturday,… Read more »

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DoorDash Expands Grocery Delivery With Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Farm Boy, And Longo’s

DoorDash is expanding its grocery footprint in Canada in a big way, adding more than 1,000 stores through a new partnership with Empire Company Limited. The deal… Read more »

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Things to Do in Edmonton in May

Things to Do in Edmonton in May: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during the month of May 2026.

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Free Things to Do in Edmonton This May – 2026

A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in Edmonton Area during May 2026.

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Edmonton Queen Riverboat Returns for 2026 Season with Fireworks, Dining Cruises

Edmonton Riverboat will be back cruising the North Saskatchewan River for the 2026 season this May. Edmonton Riverboat offers a calming river cruise on the North Saskatchewan… Read more »

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From Fort Saskatchewan to Space, Joshua Kutryk Joins ISS SpaceX Crew-13 Mission

Canada is sending another astronaut to the International Space Station, and this time it marks a first. Colonel Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency has been… Read more »

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Alberta Moves Toward Permanent Daylight Time Under Red Tape Reduction Bill

Alberta is moving closer to ending the twice-a-year clock change. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally introduced Bill 31 Thursday, the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2026…. Read more »

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Largest Equine Expo in Canada Returns to Red Deer This Weekend

Giddy up for three days of equine-filled fun with clinics, presentations, exhibitors, entertainment, beautiful horses, and more. Horse Expo Canada returns to Red Deer’s Westerner Park from… Read more »

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Explore Dillberry Lake Provincial Park: A Peaceful Prairie Escape on the Alberta–Saskatchewan Border

A trip to Dillberry Lake in general could bring you to Alberta or Saskatchewan. The Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, however, is on the Alberta side of the… Read more »

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Must Visit Nature Attractions In And Around Edmonton

Where will you go this weekend? Is the hustle and bustle of life in the city getting to you? Whether you’re looking to escape the suburbs and… Read more »

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2026 Spring Carnivals and Summer Fairs in Alberta For a Fun Family Day Out

Let’s get spinning and have a blast at the carnival! Alberta is getting into the carnival spirit with the arrival of various midway companies that will take… Read more »

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Tim Hortons Reveals Playoff Cups for Oilers, Canadiens, Senators and Raptors

Tim Hortons is getting into playoff mode alongside Canadian sports fans, with a small but noticeable change to its cups. Tim Hortons has rolled out limited edition… Read more »

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25 Edmonton Restaurants For 2026 Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner, and High Tea

Mother’s Day gifts don’t need to be something you give her. They can be an experience you enjoy together. Around Edmonton, you’ll find a variety of food experiences to take in with her on Mother’s Day. Your options range from Mother’s Day buffets, brunches, dinners, and special Mother’s Day teas.

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Sleep Among Dinosaurs: Things to Do at Alberta’s Jurassic Forest When it Reopens For 2026 Season

Located 3 km north of Gibbons, you’ll think you’ve travelled back in time rather than north of Edmonton. Perfect for a day trip or weekend with kids,… Read more »

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Alberta Prairie Railway Returns For 2026 Season – Journey Across Central Alberta on a Timeless Rail Adventure

The popular train tours by Alberta Prairie Railway return on Mother’s Day weekend with a full slate of exciting themed and dinner train rides.   Alberta Prairie… Read more »

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Battle River Train Excursions 2026: Ride East-Central Alberta Rails on Themed Tours

Embark on an enchanting journey through Alberta’s Battle River valley on Battle River Train Excursions. The tours treat passengers to the picturesque views of the Alberta countryside… Read more »

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Shooting Stars: Watch the Skies for Lyrid Meteor Shower – Peaks April 21 & 22

It’s that time of the year again! Lighting up the sky in April is the annual Lyrid meteor shower, and you may get to see multiple bright… Read more »

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Celebrate Spring Migration at Snow Goose Festival Near Edmonton; Tickets Now on Sale

The Alberta skies are about to be filled with the sights and sounds of thousands of migrating birds. The birds are returning from their winter vacations in… Read more »

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Largest Orchid Fair in Western Canada Returns to St. Albert This Weekend

The Annual Orchid Fair returns to St. Albert on April 10. Organized by the Orchid Society of Alberta, the 46th annual fair will turn the Enjoy Centre… Read more »

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100+ Festivals in Edmonton — 2026

A guide to annual festivals in Edmonton – including free fun family festivals, music festivals (electronic, classic, jazz, blues, reggae, folk), food festivals, art festivals, international events and more!

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Parks Canada Confirms 2026 Alcohol Ban Periods for Banff Campgrounds, Full List Released

Parks Canada has set out this year’s restriction dates for alcohol and cannabis use in Banff National Park, along with a detailed list of affected campgrounds. Per… Read more »

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New Legislation Could Put Alberta Whisky Alongside Bourbon and Scotch

Alberta is looking to give its whisky a clearer identity, one that ties it firmly to the province where it is made. The provincial government has introduced… Read more »

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CFIA Issues Recall for Cheese Products in Meal Kits Over Listeria Risk

A nationwide recall is affecting several cheese items included in HelloFresh meal kits, after concerns about possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall by Canadian Food Inspection… Read more »