15 Small Towns For a Weekend Trip in Alberta
There are several staycations around Alberta that you can create within our large provincial borders. Beyond Alberta’s Provincial Parks, National Parks, campgrounds, and big cities, you can… Read more »
Alberta’s New One-Card ID System, With Citizenship Status, Rolls Out July 2
Albertans may soon need fewer cards in their wallets to access everyday services. Starting July 2, Alberta’s government will begin issuing new and renewed driver’s licences and… Read more »
25 Ideas for Summer Vacation Trips in Alberta
There are multiple ways to create a memorable summer getaway in Alberta no matter your age, group size, or interests. These are ideas and inspirations for a… Read more »
From Lakes to Rivers: Alberta’s Best Scenic Boat Tours
What better way to experience the aquamarine waters of Alberta than on a boat cruise that takes one on a trip along the majestic views of the Canadian Rockies?
Victoria Day/May Long Weekend Trip Ideas in Alberta
If you haven’t made plans for your long weekend, there is still time. If you want those plans to involve some travel, you have many options for… Read more »
Shooting Stars: Watch the Skies for Lyrid Meteor Shower – Peaks April 21 & 22
It’s that time of the year again! Lighting up the sky in April is the annual Lyrid meteor shower, and you may get to see multiple bright… Read more »
20 Things to Do During Spring in Alberta
As the temperatures warm up during Spring in Alberta, the province begins to open up with more to do, more to see, and more reasons for getting… Read more »
8 Places Named After Women to Visit in Alberta
Many of us have visited places like Lake Louise, Mount Edith Cavell, or Alberta’s parks. And some of us have visited these places over and over again…. Read more »
8 of the Most Picturesque Yet Underrated Camping Spots in Canada
If you’re mapping out a camping trip but quietly dreading the crowds that come with Canada’s best-known parks, there may be another way. A new data analysis… Read more »
Spring Break Getaway Ideas in Alberta
Whether your break is from school or work, there are plenty of ways to spend a memorable vacation with friends and family in Alberta during spring break…. Read more »
Team Canada Skates to First Short Track Medal and First Silver at Milano Cortina 2026
Canada opened its short track speed skating campaign at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games with a silver medal in the mixed relay, marking the country’s… Read more »
Groundhog Day 2026: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts More Winter
Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy, predicted a long winter or in groundhog terms, “six more weeks of winter,” this morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if… Read more »
Canada Forecasts 2026 Will Rank Among the Hottest Years on Record
Canada’s federal climate scientists are warning that global temperatures will remain near record levels in 2026, with the year forecast to rank among the hottest ever recorded…. Read more »
A Quick Guide to Camping in Alberta’s National Parks
There are five National Parks in Alberta. A visit to the northernmost National Park, Wood Buffalo, requires a detour through the Northwest Territories with the campground located… Read more »
Alberta Rolls Out Online Dashboard Tracking Health System Performance
Alberta has launched a new online health system dashboard designed to give the public regular access to performance data across the province’s health care system. The dashboard… Read more »
WestJet Cancels Tighter Seat Layout After Passenger Complaints
WestJet is scrapping a recently introduced economy-seat configuration that added an extra row on some aircraft, a move that reduced legroom for passengers. The airline said it… Read more »
Leger Poll Finds Growing Canadian Fears of Possible U.S. Action Against Canada
In the wake of the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, new polling from Leger points to growing unease in Canada about the direction of American foreign policy, … Read more »
National Popcorn Days 2026 at Cineplex Theatres: You Can Get Free Popcorn This Weekend – Jan 16 to 19
Cineplex is bringing back National Popcorn Days with an expanded offer that runs for four days in January, giving Scene+ members a chance to receive free popcorn… Read more »
When to Book Parks Canada Campgrounds for Summer 2026
Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve the Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay in… Read more »
7 Things to Do on a Winter Trip to Pyramid Lake – Jasper National Park
It is no secret that Jasper is a winter paradise. There are countless options for indoor and outdoor fun throughout the park. This can include exploring the… Read more »
10 Alberta Small Towns to Revisit This Winter
What do we mean by revisiting, exactly? We want you to get out to Alberta’s towns which you know of and truly get to know them. You… Read more »
Best Winter Festivals in Alberta – 2026
A list of must-do Alberta festivals celebrating all things Winter.
List of 2026 Statutory Holidays in Alberta
Alberta has nine statutory holidays. Statutory holidays are days when employees are entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at… Read more »
Sleigh Checks Complete: Santa Cleared for Flight Across Canada
Santa Claus has officially received the green light to travel across Canadian airspace, following a review that briefly appeared on national radar systems as a mystery. In… Read more »























