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West Edmonton Mall’s Iconic Mindbender Roller Coaster Will No Longer Thrill Riders
Mindbender, billed as the world’s largest indoor triple-loop roller coaster, will be removed from Galaxyland Amusement Park, West Edmonton Mall announced yesterday. Mindbender, designed by Germany’s Werner… Read more »
Calgary’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Announces 2023 Headliners; Tickets on Sale Feb 3rd
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival which debuted in Calgary last year is returning to the city for its second edition this summer. Taking place in August at… Read more »
WEM Hosting Resort Night Feat. Fire Shows at World Waterpark on Valentine’s Day
What are your plans for this Valentine’s Day? If you live in or around Alberta Capital Region, consider heading to West Edmonton Mall to enjoy a resort-themed… Read more »
Nickelback Plots Get Rollin’ Tour Across 7 Canadian Cities This Summer; Tickets on Sale Jan 27th
The rock band named the “most successful rock band of the decade” by Billboard, will be touring North America this summer. “How You Remind Me” singers announced… Read more »
Ice Dragon Boat Festival to Debut at Sylvan Lake This February
Dragon boat racing on the frozen lake is debuting next month at Sylvan Lake. While ice dragon boat races have been taking place in the country for… Read more »
Albertans Invited to Choose Water Feature Design of $20 Million Legislature Grounds Renovation
The provincial government is asking Albertans to help choose the design of a new water feature at the historic Legislature grounds. Alberta’s legislature grounds play host to… Read more »
Get Ready to Apply For Alberta’s $600 Affordability Payments When Application Portal Opens on Jan 18th
Get your online account ready now to apply for $600 affordability payments when applications open on January 18th. Alberta today announced the details of how eligible residents… Read more »
What to Know About Edmonton’s 2023 New Year’s Eve Celebrations Feat. Two Fireworks Shows
Edmonton will welcome the new year with two fireworks shows – one for families with little children and one for those who want to stay late to… Read more »
Alberta to Pause Collecting Fuel Tax Effective Jan 1st
Alberta will stop collecting fuel tax for six months starting New Year’s Day. Starting Jan. 1, Albertans will save 13 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel… Read more »
25 Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Edmonton – Dec 25, 2022
There are many places open for Christmas day dining in Edmonton and something for every mood or event.
Night Glow Tubing: Slide Down Colourful Slopes of Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort This Winter
Go glow tubing this winter break in Red Deer! Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort which opened Alberta’s first Canyon Coaster on its slopes last summer, has made… Read more »
$2522 in Canmore, $3575 in Calgary and $6287 in Grande Prairie For a $500K House: 2022 Property Tax Rates in Alberta
Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage has released an analysis of the property tax rate in 25 Alberta cities and towns. According to the report, homeowners in the town of… Read more »
Alberta Income Tax Personal Amount Increased by 2.3 per Cent; More Details on $600 Relief Payments Announced
Alberta announced further details of the legislative changes included in Bill 2, Inflation Relief Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 which was outlined in the provincial address by premier Danielle… Read more »
Edmonton Downtown to Get Massive Oilers’ Themed Snow Maze; Tickets on Sale Dec 12th
OEG Sports & Entertainment today announced that a massive snow maze will be built at the new Fan Park in ICE District. The Fan Park, a 12-months-a-year… Read more »
All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year
The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »
Simu Liu to Host 2023 Juno Awards in Edmonton
If you are a music aficionado, you might know that the 2023 Juno Awards will be held in Edmonton. The 52nd annual celebration of Canada’s music industry… Read more »
Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast
The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »
M72 World Tour: Metallica to Tour Edmonton and Montreal; Tickets on Sale Dec 2nd
Metallica has announced M72 world tour which will see the band playing two nights in every city it visits—with each “No Repeat Weekend” featuring two completely different… Read more »
Edmonton Area Santa Claus Parades, Fireworks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies This Weekend
There are five Santa Claus Parades, two festive fireworks, and five tree-lighting ceremonies this weekend in Alberta Capital Region. Here is a quick run down through the… Read more »
Shop For Unique Gifts at These Massive Indigenous Artist Markets in Edmonton
I.A.M., an Indigenous arts collective representing more than seventy First Nations, Metis and Inuit artists, will be organizing four A Very Indigenous Holiday Markets in Edmonton and… Read more »
What is Currently Planned For Christmas Celebration in Downtown Edmonton
As you probably might have come to know, there are no fireworks or Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Sir Winston Churchill Square this year. As per the… Read more »
Sunwing Brings Back Winter Season Flights From Edmonton to Mexico, Caribbean and Central America Destinations
Sunwing is bringing back winter season Flights to sun destinations from Edmonton. This season, there will be flights to eight of the most popular vacation spots in… Read more »
Celebration of Lights: Strathcona County’s Tree Lighting Event Returns This Saturday
Strathcona County is kicking off Christmas and the holiday season festivities this Saturday. The annual Celebration of Lights at Festival Place will bring joyous activities for the… Read more »
Alberta Living Wage 2022: 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 2022…. Read more »