News - Edmonton

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CFL Releases 2019 Schedule

Need last minute gift idea? What about a CFL season ticket for that die-hard fan? Canadian Football League has announced the schedule 2019 season. The new year will… Read more »

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Amazon to open new Fulfillment Centre in Edmonton Metro Region

Amazon is planning to open a new fulfillment centre in Leduc County. The 1-million-square-foot customer fulfillment facility will be Amazon’s second such facility in Alberta. Amazon has… Read more »

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Shaw Conference Centre will be called by its old name from Jan 1

The Shaw Conference Centre will be called the Edmonton Convention Centre from January 1, 2019. Shaw Communications’ naming rights agreement of the convention centre owned by the… Read more »

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Snoop Dogg & Friends – Western Canada Tour

Snoop Dogg has announced tour Western Canada Tour! “Proudly celebrating 25 years of Doggystyle”, the tour brings Snoop Dogg & Friends — Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Warren G, Kurupt and… Read more »

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Ice Castles Edmonton is Offering Presale Anytime Walkup Tickets that is 25% Cheaper than Peak Rates

The Disney-esque ice castle brought to Edmonton by a Utah-based company, led by ice artist Brent Christensen returns to Edmonton this winter. Ice Castles are acre-sized winter… Read more »

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Alberta Mandating a Short-Term Reduction in Oil Production

The province is mandating a short-term reduction in oil production to defend Alberta jobs and the value of our energy resources.

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Alberta Bans Mandatory High Heels in the Workplace

Alberta has amended the Occupational Health and Safety Code to protect the right of Alberta workers to wear shoes that put safety over style. Amendments to the… Read more »

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See Duchess Bake Shop’s Gingerbread Hogwarts

The gingerbread house is 100% edible, made from gingerbread, sugar, and candy. So stop by Duchess Bakeshop see the gingerbread wonder!

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Alberta Public flu vaccine clinics open Oct. 15

The influenza vaccine will be provided, free of charge, to Albertans six months of age and older at locations around the province, beginning in two weeks on… Read more »

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$15/hour Minimum Wage from October 1 in Alberta

The Alberta government is raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour on Oct. 1 to help hard-working families make ends meet and build an economy that… Read more »

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New Royal Alberta Museum will Open on October 3

Doors will open to the new Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), the largest museum in Western Canada, on Wednesday, Oct. 3. To celebrate the grand opening and to… Read more »

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You Can Now Pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay at West Edmonton Mall

The number of Chinese citizens traveling overseas has been steadily increasing year by year. According to statistics from the China National Tourism Administration, Chinese tourists travelled overseas… Read more »

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Trans Mountain Pipeline: Statement by Premier Notley

  Premier Rachel Notley delivered the following remarks today in a live address about the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project:… Read more »

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A YEGO! Festival is Coming to Edmonton

Want to display your awesome LEGO® creations or participate in LEGO® building competitions in Edmonton? Now you can! Alberta Institute of Mentors & Builders Of Tomorrow – Aimbot, a Non-Profit,… Read more »

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Get Tickets to 360° Night – First of its Kind in Canada

Experience the 360 degree wrap-around sound & vision in a large permanent theatre!

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Bar Hours in Alberta Extended during World Cup

Albertans will be able to kick off the FIFA World Cup Thursday with hours that allow bars to open and serve during games. The FIFA World Cup… Read more »

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Alberta introduces Gender-inclusive “X” option for ID documents

Albertans are now able to choose Female, Male or “X” on their driver’s licences, ID cards and vital statistics records, such as birth certificates and death certificates. This… Read more »

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Strength Train with your Pet in Edmonton

Did you know that dogs can strength train too? Sit Stay Squat offers unique fitness classes designed to meet the fitness needs of both humans AND their… Read more »

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Free Admission to Alberta’s Historic Sites, Museums for Seniors’ Week 2018

Planning to visit Alberta? If you are a senior (65+), the week of June 3 – 9, 2018, maybe the best time to visit with many places offering… Read more »

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Drake Announces ‘Aubrey And The Three Amigos Tour’ With Special Guests Migos 2018

Today platinum selling artist Drake announced the ‘Aubrey and The Three Amigos Tour.’ Drake will be joined by special guests and “Walk It Talk It” collaborators Migos on a North American run throughout… Read more »

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Best Places to Live in Canada 2017

Moneysense has ranked 417 Canadian cities based on various criteria like level of economic diversity, stability of income, weather, crime, housing among other factors.

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African Penguin and Prehensile-Tailed Skink Babies at Marine Life, West Edmonton Mall

Two new animals in Marine Life: Nina, an African penguin and Elliot, a prehensile-tailed skink. Nina, the two-month old African penguin, is the fourteenth to be hatched… Read more »

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Drive the Ice Road from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk: Do it Before it Closes Forever

Have you been to the Arctic on an Ice Road? If not, plan a trip to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. AND here is our guide on how to do the Ice Road from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk.