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10 Places to Get St. Patrick’s Day Themed Treats in Edmonton

The assortment of St. Patrick’s Day treats in Edmonton are sure to brighten up your week. From now until March 17th you can find cupcakes, cookies, cakes,… Read more »

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The Great Outdoors Comedy Fest Returns to Edmonton, Announces New Festival in Calgary For 2022

The people behind Edmonton’s Together Again Concert Series have announced that the popular comedy festival that debuted in Edmonton last year will be expanding to Calgary this… Read more »

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Edmonton’s Together Again Concert Series Announces 2022 Lineup, Tickets on Sale Mar 11th

The sold-out physically distant concert series that debuted last year in Edmonton is returning this August as a three-day festival. The music festival by Together Again and… Read more »

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Alberta to Stop Collecting Fuel Tax Effective April 1st, Announces $150 in Electricity Rebates

With crude oil touching more than $130 per barrel, the Alberta government has announced that the province will stop collecting provincial fuel tax effective April 1st to… Read more »

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Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival Announces 2022 Edition Lineup

Canada’s longest-running 100% Canadian content festival has announced the lineup for the 2022 edition. Corb Lund and Moist will headline the festival which has been running since 2008…. Read more »

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Alberta to Bring Legislation to Force Municipalities to Follow Provincial Health Guidelines

Alberta is planning to introduce legislation to limit the ability of municipalities to enact bylaws that are contrary to provincial public health policy and expertise. The proposed legislation… Read more »

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Alberta to Lift Most COVID-19 Restrictions Including Mask Mandates on March 1st

Alberta government has confirmed that the province will lift most COVID-19 restrictions including limits on social gatherings, capacity limits for large venues, remaining school requirements, screening of… Read more »

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Mud, Racing, Brews & Music: Extreme MudFest Moving to Cold Lake This Year

If you are looking to race on monster cars or participate in a mud-splashing race, head to Cold Lake, Alberta for the Extreme MudFest. Canada’s Largest Mud… Read more »

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Jurassic Quest: 50 Foot Long Megalodon and Dozens of Animatronic Dinosaurs Will Be Roaming Western Canada This Spring

The travelling exhibit of life-size dinosaurs will be returning to tour Vancouver, Prince George, Abbotsford, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg this spring. Jurassic Quest is an interactive… Read more »

Foo Fighters Adds 8 More Stops to 2022 Canada Tour, Tickets on Sale Feb 18th

Foo Fighters Adds 8 More Stops to 2022 Canada Tour, Tickets on Sale Feb 18th

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters has added 8 more stops in addition to their summer appearance at Montreal’s popular music festival, Osheaga Music Festival… Read more »

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Feb 15th: Alberta Expands COVID-19 Booster Dose Eligibility to Include 5+ Immunocompromised Kids

Alberta is expanding the COVID-19 booster dose to include kids with immunocompromising conditions and underlying health conditions. Starting February 15th, youth between the ages of 12 and… Read more »

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Edmonton Sends Wordle Valentine’s Day Card to Calgary

The city of Edmonton has sent a “wordle” of love to the city of Calgary on Valentine’s Day. The official city of Edmonton’s Twitter account posted a… Read more »

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Here Are the Top 10 Ways to Experience the Best of 2022 Silver Skate Festival in Edmonton

The Silver Skate Festival is a long-standing tradition in Edmonton. During the city’s coldest month (usually), you’re invited to Hawrelak Park to celebrate this cold, all the… Read more »

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Vaccine Proof Not Required: COVID-19 Restrictions in Alberta Effective Feb 9, 2022

Alberta businesses will no longer need to check for vaccine passports to operate without capacity limits as the province is removing the Restrictions Exemption Program as part… Read more »

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Alberta Removes Vaccine Passport Program Effective Midnight (Feb 8th), Announces Plan to Remove Mask Mandates on March 1st

Premier Jason Kenney today announced that the province will remove the Restriction Exemption Program effective midnight today. The announcement came as part of the three-step plan to… Read more »

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You Can Now Plan a Free Picnic Inside Winter Domes in Edmonton River Valley Parks

The city of Edmonton is setting up geodesic domes at some of the most popular River Valley Parks. Those who are visiting River Valley Parks like Rundle,… Read more »

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Going Camping in National Parks? Reservation Opening Dates For Parks Canada Campgrounds – 2022

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer (2022)? Reservations are now open (have been open for some time) for some of the most popular… Read more »

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Groundhog Day 2022: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter

Alberta’s “groundhog”, Balzac Billy predicted for six more weeks of winter on Groundhog day. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its… Read more »

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15 Short Term Rentals For a Romantic Winter Getaway in Alberta

An Alberta winter getaway can bring you to some of this province’s most beautiful snowy scenes- perfect for a romantic escape! You and a loved one can… Read more »

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Eligible Albertans Can Get COVID-19 Antiviral Pill Paxlovid Starting Jan. 31st

Starting Jan. 31st, the Alberta government is making Paxlovid, an antiviral pill by Pfizer to residents with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms who are at high risk… Read more »

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Two National Parks in Alberta Among the Top Destinations in the World For Outdoor Enthusiasts

We all know that the Canadian Rockies offers some of the best, if not the best, adventures for an outdoor enthusiast in Canada. Tripadvisor community also agrees… Read more »

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National Popcorn Day: You Can Get Free Popcorn Today From Cineplex

In celebration of National Popcorn Day, you can get a complimentary bag of Cineplex’s signature popcorn. Today, Scene+ members with a valid movie ticket for January 19… Read more »

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Immunocompromised Albertans Can Book Appointments For Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine on Jan. 20th

Immunocompromised Albertans can book a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 20th, announced Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health today. Based on the guidance… Read more »

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Alberta: You Must Report Lost or Stolen Licence Plates to Get a Replacement

Are you planning to visit a registry office this week to get a replacement vehicle license plate? Alberta says motorists must report lost or stolen licence plates… Read more »