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Top Early Black Friday Offers and Tech Gifting Ideas From The Source

The holiday season is approaching, and The Source, Canada’s prominent tech retailer, has announced its early Black Friday offers and tech gift ideas. Moreover, as we head… Read more »

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15 of the Best Fall Activities in Jasper National Park

The wilderness of Jasper National Park awaits you this fall, with plenty of things to do and see, you won’t have any problems filling up your vacation… Read more »

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The Brrr is Back: Farmers’ Almanac Releases 2024 Winter Forecast

The Farmer’s Almanac has released the 2024 long-range winter weather forecast and is predicting a return to traditional weather for winter 2023-2024. Dubbing the forecast “The Brrr… Read more »

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Five Alberta Getaways For This Weekend: July 7-9, 2023

There are some exciting ways you can spend the upcoming weekend in Alberta while getting away from home. Pick from festivals, unique vacation rentals, campgrounds, and glamp… Read more »

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Balloon Rides, Plane and Helicopter Tours in Alberta

There is a lot to see in Alberta: forests, lakes, rivers, mountains, desert, badlands, sand dunes, and all the cityscapes. So why not see as much as… Read more »

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These Alberta Provincial Parks Are Closed Due to Wildfires

Amid extreme fire danger across Alberta, voluntary recreation restrictions on public lands and closures of several provincial parks have been implemented. Albertans are requested to limit outdoor… Read more »

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RCMP Musical Ride to Tour 8 Alberta Cities and Towns in 2023

Celebrating 150 years of service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is embarking on its anniversary tour with a breathtaking display of equestrian prowess through the iconic… Read more »

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This is What Canada’s New Passport Will Look Like

The Canadian passport has been completely redesigned with new security features to keep travellers’ identities safe. The federal government says the new Canadian passport showcases the country’s… Read more »

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Columbia Icefield Adventure: Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Tour & Glass Walkway Over Sunwapta Valley – 2023 Season

Columbia Icefield Adventure and Skywalk in Jasper National Park opens for the 2023 season on May 6th. If you want to step back in time and experience… Read more »

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World’s Wealthiest Cities Report: Cities With the Most Millionaires in Canada – 2023

Four Canadian cities rank in the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023. Henley & Partners, in collaboration with New World Wealth, has published a report identifying the wealthiest… Read more »

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10 Yoga Getaways & Retreats in Alberta

Take a deep breath in! Find a true sense of peace and calm with your next vacation. There are several upcoming yoga retreats offered by a variety… Read more »

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Number of Years an Average Canadian Worker Need to Become a Millionaire

Picodi.com examined how many years of work it takes to earn $1 million (USD) in various countries based on average wages. The study included 102 countries and… Read more »

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Canada Permanently Eliminating Interest for Student Loans Starting April 1

The federal government has confirmed the permanent elimination of interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. The permanent… Read more »

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15 Resorts & Hotels For a Spring Break Getaway in Alberta

Spring Break in Alberta is a great time to get away. Get away from the city, your town, or your daily life and enjoy the start of… Read more »

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Multiple Earthquakes Shake Peace River Region Thursday Morning

Today morning, three earthquakes were recorded in the Peace River region of Alberta. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.5, occurred at 8:46 a.m. and was… Read more »

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Reservations For Parks Canada Campgrounds For Summer 2023 Season Opens Today

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Reservations for summer camping in Parks Canada sites open today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Parks Canada follows… Read more »

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Parks Canada Summer Camping: Things to Know Before Reservation Opens

Parks Canada has debuted a new reservation system this year before staggered reservations open for summer of this year. For those who are planning to go camping… Read more »

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Parks Canada to Begin First-of-Its-Kind Caribou Conservation Breeding Program in Jasper

Parks Canada is pursuing a first-in-Canada caribou breeding program in Jasper National Park to rebuild the dwindling southern mountain caribou. To implement the caribou conservation breeding program,… Read more »

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March 1: Alberta Emergency Alert Test Scheduled For Wednesday

Expect an emergency alert on your wireless phone this Wednesday, as there will be an Alberta-wide test of the emergency alerting system. On March 1 at 1:55… Read more »

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Feb 13 to 20: Get Free Soufflé Pancakes at Fuwa Fuwa Locations

Fuwa Fuwa is celebrating National Pancake Day by giving away their signature soufflé pancakes. In celebration of National Pancake Day on February 21, Fuwa Fuwa, is giving… Read more »

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Groundhog Day 2023: Alberta’s Balzac Billy Predicts Early Spring

Alberta’s “groundhog,” Balzac Billy predicted early spring today morning. Legend has it that, on February 2nd, if the groundhog emerges from its burrow, and sees its shadow,… Read more »

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Alberta Freezes Auto Insurance Increase; Premium Payments Now Available Through Installments

Alberta is freezing insurance rate increases for private passenger vehicles until the end of this year, the provincial government announced today. The government will also require insurance… Read more »

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25 of the Best Things to Do in Alberta This February

February might be the coldest month of winter in Alberta. But it is also the liveliest winter month in Alberta. There will be winter festivals and celebrations… Read more »

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These are Canada’s Best Employers of 2023 According to Forbes

Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers of 2023 is out.   Forbes and Statista ranked 2900 organizations with more than 500 employees in Canada and selected 300 best… Read more »