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Team Canada Skates to First Short Track Medal and First Silver at Milano Cortina 2026
Canada opened its short track speed skating campaign at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games with a silver medal in the mixed relay, marking the country’s… Read more »
2026 Family Day Long Weekend in Alberta: Events, Festivals & Activities
From signature festivals to racing on ice, vibrant celebrations of francophone culture and free admission to Alberta Museums on family day, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this family day weekend across Alberta.
2026 Family Day Long Weekend in & Around Edmonton: Free Events, Festivals & Activities
A list of family day long weekend events in and around Edmonton including free activities, performing art events, sports, festivals and more!
January Unemployment Rate Dips Despite 25,000 job Losses as Fewer Canadians Search for Work
Employment slipped slightly in January, with 25,000 fewer people working nationwide, bringing overall employment down by 0.1%. The employment rate also edged lower, falling 0.1 percentage points… Read more »
William Hawrelak Park Upgrades Near Completion; Reopens March 13
Visitors will soon be able to return to one of Edmonton’s best-known green spaces. The City says William Hawrelak Park will reopen to the public on March… Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Valentine’s Day in Edmonton
Celebrate Valentine’s day in Edmonton: A short list of ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Edmonton with your special someone including free fun, cooking classes, creative ideas, and more!
Groundhog Day 2026: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts More Winter
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted a long winter or in groundhog terms, “six more weeks of winter,” this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if… Read more »
Edmonton Restaurants With LX Super Bowl Watch Parties and Take Out Specials – 2026
This Sunday, February 8th, marks the 60th NFL Super Bowl. The 2026 LX Super Bowl will feature a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Alberta Invests $27 Million to Modernize University of Alberta’s Butterdome
Alberta’s government is committing $27 million to modernize the University of Alberta’s Universiade Pavilion, widely known as the Butterdome, with construction expected to wrap up by fall… Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Lunar New Year in Edmonton
Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse in Edmonton. In the Chinese zodiac, the Horse symbolizes energy, independence, confidence, and forward momentum. People born in the… Read more »
CFIA Issues Chia Seeds Recall in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan
If you’ve recently bought organic chia seeds, you may want to check your pantry. Left Coast Organics Organic Chia Seeds are being recalled in Canada due to… Read more »
Free Things to do in Edmonton in February
A list of FREE fun things to do in Edmonton Area during February.
Things to Do in Edmonton in February – 2026
Things to Do in Edmonton in February: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during February 2026.
A$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 »
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 »
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 »