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25 Restaurants to Celebrate 2026 Valentine’s Day in Edmonton

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! So, if you’re planning something special for someone special, be sure to begin the date plans as soon as possible. Start off… Read more »

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Alberta’s Best Employers For 2026

As Alberta continues to add people and jobs at a pace unmatched elsewhere in the country, many of the province’s leading employers are responding by investing more… Read more »

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Canada’s Population Could Hit 57 Million, With Alberta Surpassing B.C.

A new set of population projections from Statistics Canada suggests Canada’s demographic map could look noticeably different in the decades ahead, with Alberta poised to pass British… Read more »

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Alberta Again Leads Provinces in CFIB’s 2026 Red Tape Rankings

Alberta is once again leading the country when it comes to cutting red tape. The province earned the top overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Keeps Interest Rate at 2.25% as Economic Uncertainty Persists

The Bank of Canada has decided to hold its key interest rate steady, keeping the policy rate at 2.25% as the country navigates uneven economic conditions at… Read more »

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Edmonton Set to Open First-of-Its-Kind Recreation Facility in North America at Coronation Park

Edmonton is adding a major new recreation hub to its map. Starting Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 a.m., residents can begin using the Coronation Park Sports and… Read more »

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Here Is Where in Canada You Can Afford to Buy a House or Condo if You Earn $100K

Median-income households increasingly struggle to enter Canada’s housing market, and even six-figure earners no longer have guaranteed paths to homeownership. Rising housing costs and wage disconnects have… Read more »

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Zellers Begins National Expansion Push Following Strong Edmonton Launch

Zellers is reporting strong early results following the opening of its first new standalone store in Edmonton, marking the debut of its updated Zellers 3.0 concept. The… Read more »

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Alberta Invests $27 Million to Modernize University of Alberta’s Butterdome

Alberta’s government is committing $27 million to modernize the University of Alberta’s Universiade Pavilion, widely known as the Butterdome, with construction expected to wrap up by fall… Read more »

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Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Lunar New Year in Edmonton

Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse in Edmonton. In the Chinese zodiac, the Horse symbolizes energy, independence, confidence, and forward momentum. People born in the… Read more »

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CFIA Issues Chia Seeds Recall in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan

If you’ve recently bought organic chia seeds, you may want to check your pantry. Left Coast Organics Organic Chia Seeds are being recalled in Canada due to… Read more »

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Free Things to do in Edmonton in February

A list of FREE fun things to do in Edmonton Area during February.

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Things to Do in Edmonton in February – 2026

Things to Do in Edmonton in February: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during February 2026.

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A$AP Rocky Plans Five Canadian City Stops on the Don’t Be Dumb World Tour; Register Now for Tickets

A$AP Rocky has announced the Don’t Be Dumb World Tour, bringing the rapper to multiple Canadian cities in late spring and early summer 2026 as part of… Read more »

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Canada Forecasts 2026 Will Rank Among the Hottest Years on Record

Canada’s federal climate scientists are warning that global temperatures will remain near record levels in 2026, with the year forecast to rank among the hottest ever recorded…. Read more »

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A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks

There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… Read more »

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Alberta Rolls Out Online Dashboard Tracking Health System Performance

Alberta has launched a new online health system dashboard designed to give the public regular access to performance data across the province’s health care system. The dashboard… Read more »

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WestJet Cancels Tighter Seat Layout After Passenger Complaints

WestJet is scrapping a recently introduced economy-seat configuration that added an extra row on some aircraft, a move that reduced legroom for passengers. The airline said it… Read more »

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Leger Poll Finds Growing Canadian Fears of Possible U.S. Action Against Canada

In the wake of the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, new polling from Leger points to growing unease in Canada about the direction of American foreign policy, … Read more »

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National Popcorn Days 2026 at Cineplex Theatres: You Can Get Free Popcorn This Weekend – Jan 16 to 19

Cineplex is bringing back National Popcorn Days with an expanded offer that runs for four days in January, giving Scene+ members a chance to receive free popcorn… Read more »

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Winter Adventures in Alberta Parks For An Exciting Day Out

Winter adventures are easy to come by in Alberta’s parks. And no matter what the word adventure means to you, there are activities for all sorts of… Read more »

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Top Ways to Experience 2026 Edition of Deep Freeze Festival in Edmonton This Weekend

This weekend marks the return of Edmonton’s Winter Byzantine Fete! Embrace the enchanting “Under the Stars” theme at this year’s Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival, where… Read more »

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Reasons to Spend a Winter Weekend at Alberta’s William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Did you know there is a must-visit provincial park between Hinton and the Jasper Park Gates? While many of us usually drive on Highway 16 and beeline… Read more »

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5 Winter Activities at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Alberta

Alberta’s northeastern Lakeland area has a small Provincial Park with a lot to offer. Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, on Lac La Biche, is a small island… Read more »