Deadline for Stars of Alberta nominations nears
Time is running short for Albertans to submit nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards by the Sept. 15 deadline.
View ArticleThirty days until Alberta Culture Days
The countdown to the 10th anniversary of Alberta Culture Days is on as the province prepares for its largest celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit.
View ArticleFree fun for all during Alberta Culture Days
Alberta’s historic sites and museums open their doors to the public to celebrate Alberta Culture Days from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.
View ArticleWorld Tourism Day: Celebrating service excellence
Tourism industry professionals from across Alberta have been honoured with AMMY awards to recognize excellence in visitor services.
View ArticleProvince boosts film and television industry
An improved grant program to strengthen Alberta’s film, television and digital media industries will support and create good jobs, help grow and diversify the economy and improve the lives of Albertans.
View ArticleMinister Miranda responds to auditor general
Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement in response to the auditor general’s report on the Alberta Production Grant:
View ArticleNew support on tap for craft brewing industry
The Government of Alberta is building on its plan to diversify the economy and create good-paying jobs by establishing craft brewing as a key component of culinary tourism.
View ArticleRemembering those lost to transphobia
Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance:
View ArticleVolunteer stars shine at awards ceremony
Inspiring stories of volunteerism were shared as six community-minded Albertans were honoured today during the 2017 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.
View ArticleHistory has never tasted so good
A new, unique culinary dining experience at Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site is ready to fill the hearts, tummies and minds of Albertans and the Edmonton food community.
View ArticleOpen Farm Days 2017 celebrates biggest year yet
The fifth-annual edition of Open Farm Days broke records as visitors made their way to farms, ranches and culinary events across the province to experience the best rural Alberta has to offer.
View ArticleNew support to start a tourism business in Alberta
A new seminar will help more tourism industry entrepreneurs start businesses, diversify the economy and draw tourists to Alberta.
View ArticleVisitor Services Innovation Fund returns for 2018
The province is continuing a popular program that helps tourism-related organizations connect with more travellers so they can experience everything Alberta has to offer.
View ArticleRecruitment open for new Francophonie council
Albertans can help deliver on the province’s first French Policy by applying to join the new Alberta Advisory Council on the Francophonie.
View ArticlePromoting tourism, trade and investment during Olympics
Deputy Premier Sarah Hoffman and Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda will promote Alberta tourism, trade and investment opportunities at the Winter Olympics in South Korea.
View ArticleThe Olympic Games in PyeongChang: Premier Notley
Premier Rachel Notley has issued the following statement in advance of the Olympic Games in PyeongChang:
View ArticleRecognizing people of African descent: Statement
Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda issued the following statement on the province’s official recognition of the International Decade for People of African Descent:
View ArticleFamily Day: Free entry to Alberta museums, parks
Vintage vehicles, archeological digs, fossils, the great outdoors and more! Enjoy all Alberta has to offer this Family Day on Monday, Feb.19.
View ArticleA historic celebration of Alberta’s Francophonie
The Alberta government has proclaimed March as Alberta Francophonie Month in the province.
View ArticleAwards to recognize youth, Indigenous heritage
Two new categories have been introduced as nominations open for the 2018 Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF) Heritage Awards.
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