Festival News AB - Edmonton

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Ice Castles Returning to Edmonton This Winter; Tickets on Sale Dec 2

The large-scale ice sculpture attraction resembling Disney-esque castles, known as Ice Castles, will return to Edmonton this winter after a 5-year absence. The attraction, created by Utah-based… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2025 Season With Barenaked Ladies and Jade Eagleson Among Star-Studded Lineup

The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 27th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »

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Pumpkins After Dark Edmonton 2025: What to Expect at This Year’s Halloween Display (Photos)

Borden Park has yet again been transformed into a perfect setting for fall fun. Pumpkins After Dark YEG is bigger and better this year. In all, the… Read more »

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15 Date Ideas For This Fall in Edmonton

The chill in the air and the changing colours around Edmonton signal the fall season, and the many things to do around the city. So, when planning a date to help make the best of this pretty time in Edmonton, you’ll want to consider costs, indoor/outdoor, and all the things we can celebrate during fall.

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Shoresy Classic Adds Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver to Winter Tour

The Shoresy Classic is gearing up for another round of puck drops, this time heading west with a new winter schedule. The live hockey event inspired by… Read more »

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Fleurs de Villes: Edmonton to Host a Spectacular Exhibition of Floral Mannequins This Fall

The Muttart Conservatory will host Fleurs de Villes from September 26 to October 5, 2025. The international floral exhibition, which is returning to Edmonton for its ARTISTE… Read more »

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Alberta to Add Citizenship Status to Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards

Alberta will become the first province in Canada to display Canadian citizenship status on driver’s licences and identification cards. Legislation to authorize the change will be introduced… Read more »

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Edmonton Launches New ID System to Improve Emergency Response in Pedway Network

The City of Edmonton has introduced a new Pedway Unique Identifier Program (UID) to improve emergency response times in the city’s downtown pedway system. Covering about 13… Read more »

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School Rankings 2025: Best High Schools in Alberta

In its latest release, the Fraser Institute unveiled the 2025 rankings for Alberta’s secondary schools, evaluating 292 institutions across various categories, including public, Catholic, independent, and charter… Read more »

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Costco Members Get $30 Off Banff Sunshine Meadows Lift Tickets for High-Alpine Adventures This Summer

Costco members have a chance to experience one of Banff National Park’s most striking landscapes at a reduced cost this summer. Available at two-pack of adult full-day… Read more »

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Alberta Bets on $25B Tourism Future with Spas, and Nature Retreats

Alberta is positioning itself as Canada’s premier wellness tourism destination, with a surge of new retreats, spas, and cultural experiences set to reshape its travel landscape. Last… Read more »

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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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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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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 »