Festival News AB - Edmonton

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Feasibility Study: Alberta Seeking Inputs on Bow River Flood and Drought Mitigation Options

Alberta is calling for public feedback on the proposed expansion of water storage options along the Bow River as part of a comprehensive approach to mitigate the… Read more »

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$14 Mobile Plans Now Available From Fizz in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and B.C.

Fizz prepaid mobile plans are now available in major cities of Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and B.C. Fizz is offering $14 introductory plans, and those interested can get… Read more »

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5 New Edmonton Restaurants to Eat Out in April – 2024

The new lineup of restaurants in Edmonton for spring is smaller but includes a great amount of variety. This April, head out into the warmer air to… Read more »

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Canada’s Filipino Restaurant Month 2024: List of Participating Restaurants Where You Can Indulge in Delicious Food This Month

The Philippine Department of Tourism, together with the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and the Philippine Consulates General in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver, will be celebrating Filipino cuisine… Read more »

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4 Cents More: Alberta to Collect Full Gasoline Tax Starting April 1

In an effort to adjust economic policies in response to market conditions, the government of Alberta has announced an upcoming increase in the provincial gasoline tax. Starting… Read more »

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Museum of Fear and Wonder: Booking Now Open For Summer Visits to “Creepiest” Museum Near Calgary

Did you know that in a rural community near Calgary, there exists a unique museum focusing on creepy objects that evoke apprehension and wonder in visitors? Aptly… Read more »

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Two Alberta Institutions Designated as NATO’s DIANA Test Centers

The University of Alberta (U of A) and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) have recently been designated as test centers within the NATO Defence Innovation… Read more »

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List of Restaurants Participating in 2024 Edmonton Downtown Dining Week

2024 Edmonton Downtown Dining Week is back this month for a gastronomic celebration spanning 12 days. From March 20th to 31st, foodies and dining enthusiasts can explore… Read more »

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Best High Schools in Alberta – 2023

In its latest release, the Fraser Institute unveiled the 2023 rankings for Alberta’s secondary schools, evaluating 197 institutions across various categories including public, Catholic, independent, and charter… Read more »

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Experience the Otherworldly When Fort Edmonton Paranormal Tours Return This Sunday

Are you a fan of the paranormal and curious about the mysteries of the night? Do you want to delve deep into the shadows of Edmonton’s River… Read more »

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10 Date Ideas For March in Edmonton

Things are starting to feel a bit more like spring in Edmonton. And with the new season starting to show, there are new ways to spend our… Read more »

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20 Things to Do in Alberta This March

The weather may (or may not) be getting warmer over the month of March in Alberta, and this makes room for enjoying the great outdoors without freezing…. Read more »

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Most Affordable Cities for Single-Income Condo Buyers in Canada

The dream of homeownership remains within reach for single-income buyers in Canada despite the challenges posed by high borrowing costs, a limited housing inventory, and an escalating… Read more »

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New Heritage Minute Honours CFL Hall of Famer and Alberta’s 16th Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong

The Heritage Minutes series, a hallmark of Canadian culture since its inception in 1991, has added a new bilingual short film to its collection, spotlighting the life… Read more »

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5 Things to Know About 2024’s Silver Skate Festival in Edmonton

No Hawrelak? No problem for the Silver Skate Festival of 2024! Among the important things to know about this year’s winter festival is the new location. In… Read more »

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Groundhog Day 2024: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

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

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Wacky Red Bull Soapbox Race Coming to Edmonton This June; Participant Registration Now Open

A wild soapbox derby is coming to Edmonton this summer. Welcoming the summer festival season, Queen Elizabeth Park Road will host the thrilling Red Bull Soapbox Race… Read more »

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What to Expect at Edmonton’s Flying Canoë Volant Festival – 2024

Edmonton’s Flying Canoë Volant returns today complete with “flying canoe” races.   The festivities offer a distinctive outdoor winter experience, celebrating the spirit of long winter nights… Read more »

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These Are Alberta’s Top Employers For 2024

Alberta’s economy is thriving, and local employers are stepping up to match the perks and benefits of the nation’s top workplaces. Mediacorp Canada Inc. highlighted this development… Read more »

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Eligible Albertans to Get AISH and Income Support Payments Earlier

Alberta government has revised the payment schedule for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support programs. Starting in March 2024, beneficiaries of these… Read more »

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Alberta Creates Two New Provincial Parks, Increases Total Land Area of Two, and Redesignates 10 As Public Lands

Alberta’s northernmost site, home to badlands, is now a provincial park. Alberta has made extensive changes to enhance the province’s natural spaces by amending, expanding, and establishing the… Read more »

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Top 25 Concerts and Music Festivals Edmonton to Attend This February

February in Edmonton is set to be an exciting month for music enthusiasts, with a variety of live performances scheduled across the city. Touring artists visiting Edmonton… Read more »

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These Are Canada’s Best 100 Places to Eat in 2024

Yelp has unveiled its ninth annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024, a compilation based on community recommendations. Topping the list is Chen… Read more »

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List of Extreme Cold Records Set in Alberta – Jan 11 to 15, 2024

Last weekend, Alberta experienced a severe cold snap, shattering multiple long-standing low-temperature records. The intense Arctic air front, which commenced on Thursday, led to the setting of… Read more »