Northern Alberta

Metis Crossing, Vermilion and Athabasca roll out the red carpet to celebrate live events again, just ahead of July long weekend.

Check out the awesome festival lineup Alberta has to look forward to this July

Festival season returns! Check out music, comedy and food fests in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and throughout Western Canada.

There’s reason to dance (or twirl on your skates) once again as a new festival arises out of the depths of winter.

These are tough times for musicians who thrive off playing in front of a live audience.

“Hey, Mister? Wanna see why my grandma’s lemonade is the best in the region?”

This summer put your feet up at home, kick back on a lawn chair, or tune in from your desk to virtually explore local business and experiences in north eastern Alberta’s Lac La Biche Coun

Fort McMurray, AB – No play on words here or mistyped font either. Winter in the Reginal Municipality of Wood Buffalo is all about PLAY.

I wasn’t expecting to see the trappers of the early 1800s behind the historic Lac La Biche Mission, but there they were, frying up some bannock over the campfire.

The home of Debbie and Brian Hamilton is quiet and serene - a peaceful retreat that’s country living at its finest.

Getting on to midnight, we’re close to the sweet spot for glimpsing the dancing bands of colours that can range from vivid shades of green to dazzling pinks.

Shin pads in place. Gloves firmly on. Cricket bat at the ready. Feet in the proper stance. I swing and miraculously connect with the yellow dimpled ball … and it goes about five feet.