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Best Places to Eat in Alberta in 2023 According to Yelp

Yelp has released its latest list of the best 100 places to eat in Canada. The eighth annual list which features incredible spots from coast to coast… Read more »

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14 Spectacular Natural Skating Areas in Alberta

They say a cold snap is coming to Alberta. And rather than dread the cold weather, let’s embrace it! Grab your skates, because we found the best… Read more »

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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 »

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2 for $8 Burger Deal Now Available at Harvey’s

The annual value event is back at Harvey’s, the Canadian restaurant chain famous for their flame-grilled burgers made with 100% Canadian beef. Until January 29th, you can… Read more »

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Driving to Alberta’s Iconic Moraine Lake Prohibited; Lake Road Closed to Private Vehicles in 2023

You will not be able to drive to Moraine Lake as Parks Canada will prohibit private vehicles from accessing Moraine Lake Road in the summer of 2023…. Read more »

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Canada Welcomed Highest Number of Permanent Residents Ever in 2022

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that Canada has surpassed the 2022 immigration target. Canada welcomed 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022, the… Read more »

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Alberta Sees High Interprovincial Migration Population Growth

Statistics Canada’s third-quarter population estimates released yesterday prove that Alberta is Calling campaign initiated by Jason Kenny government was very successful. According to the release, Alberta gained… Read more »

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These Are Canada’s Top 10 Weather Events in 2022

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its Top 10 Weather Stories list for 2022. This year, Canadians witnessed extreme weather, such as Fiona wallopping Eastern Canada,… Read more »

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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 »

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Canada Processed 4.8 Million Visa and Immigration Applications This Year

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says the department has processed approximately 4.8 million applications this year including citizenship, and temporary and permanent residence visas. As per… Read more »

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Lynx Air Offering Up to 75% Off Base Fares For January Flights Across Canada

Low-cost airline Lynx Air is offering up to 75% off base fares across its network. Lynx Air connects Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, Kelowna, St. John’s, Toronto, Vancouver,… Read more »

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$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 »

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Uber Eats: These Canadian Cities Top the List of Best Tippers, Most Courteous and Pickiest Eaters

Uber Eats has released its annual Cravings Report, which aggregates the cities with the most polite while ordering food, with the most demanding eaters adding special instructions… Read more »

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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 »

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GoFundMe: These Are the Most Generous Cities in Canada in 2022

GoFundMe has released its Annual Giving Report for the year 2022. The report highlights how the global GoFundMe community supports those in need. GoFundMe says 1 donation… Read more »

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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 »

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Alberta Early Childhood Educators to Get One-Time Payment of $900 & Pay Increase

Alberta government has announced a one-time pay top-up and pay increase for Early Childhood Educators in the province. The pay increase is part of the childcare deal… Read more »

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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 »

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Alberta Raises Benefits by Six Per Cent to Match Inflation; Here Is How Much You Can Expect

Alberta today released the details of how much AISH and Income Support benefits will be increased effective Jan. 1, 2023. The measure, announced last week by premier… Read more »

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Inflation Relief Act: Alberta to Give $600 to Seniors & Children Under 18; Re-index Benefits to Inflation

Premier Danielle Smith during a televised provincial address today outlined a few measures to help residents during the current period of high inflation. The Alberta government will… Read more »

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Black Friday Deals: Cirque du Soleil Offering Up to 30% Off Canadian Show Tickets

Cirque du Soleil, the Canadian organization that has become a global leader in immersive and iconic circus experiences, is offering a Black Friday discount of up to… Read more »

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WestJet Black Friday Sale Deals 2022: Domestic Flights For $99 or Less

WestJet has announced its Black Friday deals. Black Friday deals include flights within Canada for $99 or less, $149 or less for flights to the U.S and… Read more »

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Alberta Gets New Chief Medical Officer of Health

Dr. Mark Joffe has replaced Dr. Deena Hinshaw as Alberta’s chief medical officer of health. According to the news release, Dr. Joffe has been appointed as the… Read more »

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Veterans and Military Members Can Ski For Free at Banff’s Ski Resorts This Remembrance Day Weekend

Banff’s ski resorts are offering free skiing and snowboarding admission to military members and veterans this Remembrance Day. Free skiing will be offered at all three resorts… Read more »