Festival News AB - Edmonton

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10 Activities For Extreme Cold Weather Days in Edmonton

Don’t let the extreme cold weather in Edmonton dampen plans with friends, families, or date night plans! There are plenty of indoor attractions in Edmonton to keep… Read more »

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La Poutine Week 2024: Canada’s Cheesy Restaurant Food Festival Returns This February

Canada’s beloved La Poutine Week, presented by People Mover Technologies Inc., returns for its 12th year, showcasing a diverse array of poutine dishes from February 1st to… Read more »

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Frozen Trails: Ice Biking & Winter Activities at Edmonton’s Sir Wilfred Laurier Park

There are new ways to enjoy the riverside Sir Wildfred Laurier Park this winter. During any month of the year, this Edmonton park offers great views of… Read more »

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25 of the Biggest Concerts Coming to Edmonton in 2024

As always, Edmonton has a busy year ahead for live concerts. As usual, these concerts include some big names in music. 2024 is an especially interesting year… Read more »

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2024 Income Tax Brackets, CPP, TFSA and RRSP Limits and Other Changes That Will Affect Your Finances

If your New Year’s resolution is to save money, begin with budget planning by focusing on your net income. The rise in income tax brackets, TFSA and… Read more »

Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace

Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace

Justin Trudeau tells Minister of Transport, “Pablo, what are you doing? You don’t have to deliver the presents yourself.” “Come on, leave that to Santa… that’s his… Read more »

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5 Edmonton Restaurants to Order Take Home 2024 New Year’s Eve Dinner and Celebrations Kits

Take advantage of festive meals available to go for New Year’s Eve in Edmonton. There are a select few restaurants and caterers who offer festive or New… Read more »

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Alberta Increasing Property Damage Collision Reporting Threshold

Alberta is implementing a significant change to streamline reporting procedures for vehicle collisions. Starting January 1, the threshold for reporting property damage from collisions to law enforcement… Read more »

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Watch Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Film at Alberta’s Biggest Screen This Holiday Season

This holiday season, TELUS World of Science Edmonton offers a special viewing of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film in an IMAX® format. This presentation features the… Read more »

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AutoTrader: Most Popular Cars in Canada 2023

The latest data from AutoTrader, Canada’s popular automotive marketplace, presents an intriguing snapshot of Canadian vehicle preferences in 2023, a year characterized by economic volatility and unprecedentedly… Read more »

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Canadian Dental Care Plan: Changes Coming to T4/T4A

As the federal government gears up for the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), aimed at enhancing dental care accessibility, the Canada Revenue Agency recently… Read more »

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2024 Canada’s Food Price Report: This Is How Much Your Food Bill Will Increase in 2024

Canadian families will continue to grapple with rising food costs, reveals the latest Canada’s Food Price Report. This annual analysis, now in its 14th year, is a… Read more »

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Canadian Students’ Performance Falls, Yet Above OECD Average; Alberta and Quebec Lead the Country

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) holds worldwide tests – Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) – for 15-year-old students in member countries to determine… Read more »

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8 Places in Edmonton to Find Holiday Cocktails and Festive Drinks

Heighten your holiday and Christmas spirit with a few…spirits! Whether you’re getting together with friends, or coworkers, or on a family night out, these Edmonton cocktail spots… Read more »

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Sebastian Maniscalco Announces 7 Canadian Stops on 2024 ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour

Sebastian Maniscalco has just announced his largest tour yet for 2024, named the ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will cover 47 cities,… Read more »

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Rocky Mountain House to Nordegg Rail Trail: 109 km Historic CNWR Railway Route to Be Developed as Multiuse Trail

Alberta’s government is making a significant investment in the provincial trail system, aiming to boost recreation, tourism, and economic development by repurposing the historic 109 km Rocky… Read more »

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Free or Inexpensive Things to Do For the Holidays in Edmonton

Holiday fun doesn’t need to break the bank. During this 2023 Christmas holidays, there are several great family-friendly activities which cost little-to-nothing.   Most of the activities… Read more »

Top Edmonton Locations For Photos With Santa Claus

Top Edmonton Locations For Photos With Santa Claus

There is no doubt that at this time of year, Santa Claus is a busy guy. In Edmonton alone, he needs to take gift requests and photos… Read more »

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Downtown Winterval: Edmonton Getting a Free New Holiday Festival This December

Downtown Winterval, a new winter festival in the city, is set to bring holiday cheer with a variety of free events on December 1st and 2nd, 2023,… Read more »

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2024 Edmonton Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Announces Initial Lineup

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is set to bring laughter and joy to Edmonton in its fourth edition this summer. The festival, known for its combination of… Read more »

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Alberta Living Wage 2023: 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 required for residents of various Alberta cities to earn to maintain a modest standard of living in 2023…. Read more »

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Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2024 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale

One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2024 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »

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New Restaurants for Holiday Gatherings and Parties in Edmonton

As one holiday ends, it becomes time to plan for the next one. The end of Halloween means many companies and organizations begin planning the Christmas and… Read more »

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Harvey’s Adds Pickle Pickle Poutine Inspired by TikTok Sensation to Its Menu

Harvey’s, a Canadian restaurant chain, is introducing an exciting addition to its menu, the Pickle Pickle Poutine. Harvey’s, with a legacy dating back to 1959, is famous… Read more »