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Heritage Day and August Long Weekend 2025: 25 Ideas For Alberta Day Trips and Getaways

The August Long Weekend in Alberta is often one of the warmest, so you’re probably planning some sort of vacation. You can easily centre your long weekend… Read more »

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Heritage Day – 2025 August Long Weekend Activities & Festivals in Edmonton

What’s on in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region during August long weekend. including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.

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Things to Do in Edmonton in August

Experience various cultures at Heritage Festival, see classic cars at Rock’n August, go on ghost tours and more this August in Edmonton.

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Thermal Waters: Scandinave Spa to Open First Alberta Location in Edmonton

The Scandinave Group has confirmed Edmonton as the site for its first spa in Alberta and fifth in Canada, with a scheduled opening in summer 2028. Per… Read more »

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Free Things to Do in Edmonton in August

A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in the Edmonton Area during August.     More To Do Places to See in Edmonton & St Albert… Read more »

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Gipsy Gordon: Alberta Establishes Massive New Provincial Park Near Saskatchewan Border

Alberta has officially established the Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park in the province’s northeast, expanding protected forest land by over 150,000 acres. The new park, now totalling 186,739… Read more »

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July 18: Nando’s Canada Offers Free Chicken Meal in Exchange for Food Donations

Nando’s Canada will mark Mandela Day by offering a free meal to customers who donate non-perishable food items or make a financial contribution to local food banks…. Read more »

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New Edmonton Restaurants to Eat Out This Summer

Head out into almost any neighbourhood in Edmonton this summer, and you’re sure to find numerous local dining opportunities. For summer 2025 specifically, that includes a wide… Read more »

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Edmonton’s K-Days Reveals 2025 Midway Food Lineup

Edmonton’s signature summer festival, K-Days, has unveiled a delectable array of wacky culinary creations for their 2025 festival, showcasing inventive and traditional flavours. KDays 2025 serves up… Read more »

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Alberta Offers Free and Discounted Admission to Historic Sites and Museums for Youth This Summer

Until September 2, 2025, Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums will offer free admission for individuals aged 17 and under, and half-price entry for those aged 18… Read more »

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Amazon Expands Overnight Delivery Services to Calgary and Edmonton

Amazon has extended its expedited delivery services to Calgary, Edmonton, and nearby communities, offering Prime members access to faster Same-Day and new Overnight Delivery options.   This… Read more »

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10 Things to Do to Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Edmonton – 2025

There are a few ways you can celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Edmonton. The festivities and celebrations include live performances from singers and dancers, artistic displays… Read more »

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DSTRKT25 Festival to Debut in Edmonton with Kaytranada and Excision Headlining

Edmonton will host a new electronic music festival, DSTRKT25, in the heart of the ICE District. Organized by OEG Sports & Entertainment and Boodang Music Canada, the… Read more »

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Foothills Creamery Brings Scoop Shop Experience Home with New Ice Cream Pack

Foothills Creamery is launching a new single-serve ice cream multi-pack, designed to resemble a miniature ice cream truck, with six individual 237 mL containers. The product will… Read more »

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Edmonton Launches Street Sparks Event Series to Promote E-Rides and Cycling

The City of Edmonton is introducing Street Sparks, a series of public events this summer aimed at encouraging the use of micromobility options such as e-scooters and… Read more »

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Danielle Smith Calls For “Alberta Accord” Amid Growing Frustration with Federal Policies

In an address to Albertans, Premier Danielle Smith laid out a vision for a more autonomous and prosperous Alberta within Canada, while expressing deep frustration over a… Read more »

Free Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns to ICE District Plaza Monday

Free Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns to ICE District Plaza Monday

Edmonton’s ICE District Plaza will come alive with music, food, and dancing as part of a special Cinco de Mayo celebration on Monday, May 5. Organized by… Read more »

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2025 Alberta Rib Fests: Get Smokin’ Hot Meats at These Cities and Towns

Nothing says summer like the aroma of sizzling gourmet meats on the fired-up, smoking hot grills! Get ready to enjoy the saucier meats this year across Alberta…. Read more »

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Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025: Tailgate and Watch Parties at Edmonton’s ICE District

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a thrilling Stanley Cup Playoff run, and the city’s ICE District is set to become the epicentre of all the… Read more »

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Budweiser Releases Limited-Edition ‘Edmonton’ Can Honouring City of Champions

Budweiser Canada has introduced a limited-edition beer can celebrating Edmonton’s legacy as the “City of Champions.” The special release was brewed at Labatt’s Edmonton facility and launched… Read more »

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Edmonton’s Rogers Place Debuts New Security Screening System

A new security screening system will be introduced at Rogers Place on April 9, coinciding with the Edmonton Oilers’ home game against the St. Louis Blues. The… Read more »

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Chick-fil-A to Open New Edmonton Location on April 10

Chick-fil-A will open a new restaurant in Edmonton this week, its fourth in the city.   The Meadows location will be operated by Jagdeep “Jag” Dhanju, a… Read more »

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Alberta Distiller Wins Big at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards

The 2025 World Whiskies Awards recently concluded in London, England, and several Canadian companies won awards for their exceptional whiskies. GrainHenge Arrowwood Whisky by Troubled Monk, located… Read more »

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Shania Twain Named 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshal as Countdown Begins

With 100 days remaining until the 2025 Calgary Stampede, organizers have announced that Canadian music icon Shania Twain will serve as this year’s Parade Marshal. The Stampede… Read more »