Albertans to Receive Natural Gas Rebate Starting Oct. 1st
Alberta says the natural gas rebate program announced in Budget 2022 will start in October. The program was announced last April to shield Albertans from European-style price… Read more »
Slave Lake Region: Summer Adventures & Festivals For a Weekend Getaway
It is no surprise that the second largest lake in Alberta offers a huge variety of family-friendly fun. Plan a getaway to the town of Slave Lake… Read more »
Fun Things to Do in Lacombe This Summer
There are exciting things happening around Lacombe, a historic town, located approximately 30km north of Red Deer. Lacombe was named for Father Albert Lacombe, a Catholic priest… Read more »
Ski, Snowboard and Summer Sightsee at Banff Sunshine This Canada Day Weekend
Would you love to hit the slopes on Canada Day? If so, head to Banff Sunshine Village as the Canadian Rockies Ski Resort is reopening tomorrow for… Read more »
These Are Alberta’s Top Baby Names For 2021
49,938 babies were born in Alberta in 2021 including 25,714 boys and 24,219 girls. When it comes to naming babies, Albertans follow tried and true names. Olivia… Read more »
8 Alberta Day Trips and Getaways For Canada Day Long Weekend
It is Canada’s 155th birthday this weekend and here are some ideas for your getaway: Vergreville for the Pysanka Festival For July Long Weekend, you can celebrate… Read more »
Mummified Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovered in Yukon’s Klondike Gold Fields
While on the hunt for gold within Klondike gold fields within Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Traditional Territory, miners from Treadstone Mining found something far rarer: a near-complete, mummified baby… Read more »
Pope Francis Alberta Visit Itinerary: Mass at Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton, Public Program at Lac Ste. Anne
Edmonton will serve as the base for the Western Canada leg of the Papal tour of Canada, Vatican announced today. The Papal visit in Canada is an… Read more »
Papal Visit July 24th to 29th: Vatican Releases Pope Francis Canadian Tour Itinerary
Vatican today announced the details of the July visit by Pope Francis. The head of the Catholic Church will be travelling to Edmonton, Québec and Iqaluit from… Read more »
Economist Intelligence Ranks 3 Canadian Cities in 10 Most Livable; Calgary Best in North America
The Economist Intelligence Unit, a sister company of the UK-based The Economist newspaper, has released their annual Global Liveability Index and 3 Canadian cities feature in the… Read more »
Markham Announces 2022 Canada Day Fireworks, Festivities Headlined by Virginia to Vegas at New Location
The city of Markham‘s Canada Day celebration is back at a new location this year. Canada’s 155th birthday celebrations will be held at Markham Centre. “We are… Read more »
Alberta Extends Fuel Tax Relief; $50 Electricity Rebates to Start From July
There is some good news for Albertans today! Alberta is extending the temporary suspension of 13 percent provincial fuel tax collection on every litre of gasoline or… Read more »
Scene+ at Sobeys and Safeway: You Will Soon Be Able to Redeem Points to Buy Groceries; Free Cineplex Movie Tickets
If you are a Scene+ member, then shopping at Empire’s grocery store locations will get you points that you can redeem at participating stores including Cineplex Theatres…. Read more »
Illumi: A Dazzling Light Exhibition by Cavalia Coming to Mississauga This Fall
Toronto and the GTA is famous for their famous light parks during the holiday season. This year Mississauga will be is getting an epic light exhibition, that… Read more »
Canada’s Inflation Rate Rises to 7.7% in May, Highest in Nearly 40 Years
Statistics Canada today released the Consumer Price Index report for May 2022, and the annual rate of inflation has now hit 7.7 per cent – the highest… Read more »
Summer in Medicine Hat: Festivals, Adventures and Fun Activities
Welcome to one of the sunniest spots in Canada! Medicine Hat in southeastern Alberta takes all that sunshine and makes full use of it in the summer months with festivals, events, day trips, and more.
Here are some of the top ways to spend your summer in sunny Medicine Hat.
2022 Edmonton Canada Day Celebrations and Fireworks Return to Alberta Legislature Grounds, River Valley
Alberta Legislature grounds will once again be home to Edmonton’s Canada Day celebrations. Alberta’s biggest Canada Day party will feature free entertainment and activities for all ages… Read more »
Super Wheel: North America’s Tallest Travelling Ferris Wheel Coming to Calgary Stampede
Get ready to see Calgary from a new lookout point! This year, North American Midway Entertainment, the provider of midway rides will be bringing the Super Wheel… Read more »
Single-Use Plastics to Be Banned in Canada Beginning Dec 2022
It is official! The federal government today announced comprehensive measures through which the use and manufacture of single-use plastics including checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware made from… Read more »
7 Alberta Day Trips and Getaways For This Weekend – June 24th to 26th
Book your weekend stay with one of these unique Alberta accommodations, or travel to a new town for a weekend event! It is summer in Alberta, and… Read more »
Calgary Announces 2022 Canada Day Fireworks, Festivities Headlined by Sloan at New Location
The city of Calgary today announced the details of the official 2022 Canada Day festivities and fireworks. Official Canada Day celebrations titled, Canada Day Get Together, will… Read more »
15+ Fun Summer Activities & Adventures in Drayton Valley
You will find Drayton Valley between two major Alberta rivers: the Pembina and North Saskatchewan. You can find several ways to explore these rivers and valleys either… Read more »
5 Ways to Experience 2022 Freewill Shakespeare Festival in Edmonton
The Freewill Shakespeare Festival is on now at Hawrelak Park! The extremely popular outdoor theatre event runs until July 10th at the Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre and has… Read more »
25 Things to Do in Grande Prairie This Summer
Head north this summer to the county of Grande Prairie to discover endless summer fun. There are events and festivals you can attend between the city of… Read more »