Yes, Kinosoo Ridge has night skiing. In a normal winter week that means Friday evenings under the lights, usually until 8 p.m., with the Blue Chair and Green Chair turning. That is the short answer. The better answer is that this is the cheapest, quietest …
The drive from Vegreville to Cold Lake is about 220 kilometres and takes roughly 2 hours 45 minutes if you do not stop. That is the short answer. The better answer is that this stretch of northeastern Alberta is one of the easiest weekend road …
The Wainwright Bisons are one of the most successful Junior B hockey teams in eastern Alberta. Based in the Town of Wainwright, they compete in the North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League (NEAJBHL) and play their home games at the Peace Memorial Multiplex. If …
Trochu is a quiet town of just under 1,000 people in central Alberta. It sits in Kneehill County, roughly 15 km (9 miles) north of Three Hills at the junction of Highway 21 and Highway 585. If you’ve ever driven past a giant golf tee …
Mayerthorpe is about 136 km (roughly 85 miles) northwest of Edmonton. The drive usually takes 1 hour 25 to 1 hour 40 minutes under normal conditions. Most people following Google Maps or Alberta highway signs will see a time closer to 1 hour 26–30 minutes …
The drive from Stettler to Red Deer is one of the most common short hops in central Alberta. Whether you’re heading in for work, college, shopping, or a weekend trip, here’s exactly what to expect. Driving distance: About 80–82 km (50–51 miles) Typical driving time: …
Just west of Sundre, in the rolling foothills along the Red Deer River, free-roaming wild horses still move through meadows and willow flats the way they have for generations. Locals call them the Wildies. They’re one of the most reliable places in Alberta to see …
Standing 215 feet tall beside the Trans-Canada Highway in Medicine Hat, the Saamis Tepee is impossible to miss. It’s free, open year-round, and one of the most distinctive landmarks in southern Alberta. Originally built for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics and moved to Medicine Hat …
Yes — for a lot of people. Especially young families, first-time buyers, and anyone who wants more house and yard than they can comfortably afford in Calgary while still staying close to the city and the airport. It is not perfect, though. Rapid growth has …
Lacombe is only about 25–27 km (15–17 miles) north of Red Deer. The typical drive takes 24–27 minutes under normal conditions. That’s close enough that many people live in one and work or shop in the other without thinking twice about it. Here’s the clear, …