Festival News AB - Edmonton

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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 »

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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 »