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Albertans 60+ Eligible to Book Appointments For COVID-19 Booster Doses Starting Dec. 2
Alberta announced that residents aged 60+ can book appointments for a booster dose of mRNA vaccine six months after receiving their second dose starting December 2nd. Booster… Read more »
Alberta to Restrict Use of Photo Radar to Ensure Safety, Not Revenue
Alberta government is restricting the use of automated traffic enforcement by putting the onus on municipalities to justify each location where photo radar is deployed starting April… Read more »
Alberta Confirms First Case of Omicron COVID-19 Variant
Alberta has confirmed a case of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron, in a person who travelled from Nigeria and the Netherlands. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says… Read more »
Alberta Legislature Grounds Lights: 2021 ‘Celebrate The Season’ Light Up on December 2nd
You can soon enjoy twinkling lights at the Alberta Legislature grounds as the official light-up ceremony is set for December 2nd. Every year, Alberta’s Legislature grounds are… Read more »
Alberta: Vaccine Record Website With New Travel QR Code Was Taken Down Due to Possible Privacy Breach
Alberta says there might have been a privacy breach in the province’s vaccine record site. Alberta in a news release stated, “a technical issue on the website… Read more »
Restrictions Exemption Program: Alberta Ski Hills Can Operate Outdoor Areas Without COVID-19 Vaccine Proof Starting Nov. 29th
Alberta has updated its Restrictions Exemption Program guidelines to allow ski hills to operate outdoor areas without implementing REP requirements starting Nov. 29. Restrictions Exemption Program requires some… Read more »
Canada Post Celebrates Incredible Margaret Atwood With a New Stamp
Canada Post has released a new stamp honouring Margaret Atwood – one of the most successful and admired writers Canada has ever known. Ottawa-born Margaret Atwood has… Read more »
Alberta to Open COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings For Kids Aged Five to Eleven on Nov. 24th
Alberta parents and caregivers can book Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children aged five to eleven starting November 24th 8:00 a.m. Alberta will receive more than 394,000… Read more »
Alberta Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Registration For Children Aged Five to Eleven
Alberta parents and guardians can now pre-register their children aged five to eleven for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Health Canada today approved the Pfizer vaccine to be… Read more »
Muttart Conservatory’s Poinsettia and Gift Sale Returns Next Week
Poinsettias are a classic marker of the holidays, and this beautiful event is a great opportunity to pick a few up! Muttart Conservatory will have several different… Read more »
Edmonton’s Snow Valley to Reopen This Weekend For 2021-22 Ski Season
Snow Valley Ski Club located in Edmonton River Valley is reopening for the 2021-22 ski season this Saturday. The ski club’s reopening date was moved forward after… Read more »
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 »
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.
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 »
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.
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 »
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
The town of Barrhead is set to host their annual Halloween Pumpkin Drive-Thru.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »