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EdmontonJul 26, 2026

Post Malone's Edmonton Concert Cancelled After Storm Floods Commonwealth Stadium and Sends Fans Fleeing for Shelter

Post Malone's Saturday night show at Commonwealth Stadium was cancelled a few songs in when a severe thunderstorm swept into Edmonton, sending thousands of fans fleeing their seats to shelter in the concourse. The stage was reportedly damaged, streets flooded across the city, and fans are being refunded.

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AlbertaJul 3, 2026

More Than 106,000 Albertans Have Applied for the $100 Energy Rebate. Here Is What to Do If the Portal Did Not Work for You

More than 106,000 Albertans applied for the $100 Alberta Energy Rebate within the first 24 hours of the portal opening July 1. Two problems hit on launch day a sign-in issue that has since been fixed, and a bank verification problem that is still catching people. ATB Financial is not on the supported bank list. Here is what went wrong and exactly what to do if the portal did not work for you.

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AlbertaJun 30, 2026

Albertans Can Apply for the $100 Energy Rebate Starting This Week. Here Is Everything That Has Changed Since the Announcement.

Albertans can start applying for the $100 Alberta Energy Rebate starting July 1, with the secure online portal launching this week. Nearly 3.4 million residents are eligible. The province has now confirmed the rebate formally replaces the Fuel Tax Relief Program that would have taken effect this quarter, delivering 50 percent more savings than fuel tax relief would have provided. Here is what is confirmed now that the portal is about to go live, and what is still unknown.

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AlbertaJun 21, 2026

Alberta Energy Rebate 2026: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, and When You Get Paid

Alberta is sending $100 to every eligible adult starting July 1. The portal opens Canada Day and closes September 30. You need to be 18 or older, have filed a 2025 tax return, and have household income of $225,000 or less. Married and common-law couples get $200. AISH, ADAP, Alberta Seniors Benefit, and Income Support recipients are enrolled automatically. Payment arrives within two weeks.

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AlbertaJun 11, 2026

Medicine Hat Just Ranked Third Most Affordable City to Rent in Canada. Average Asking Rent Is $1,321.

According to Rentals.ca's June 2026 National Rent Report covering May 2026 data, Medicine Hat averaged $1,321 per month — third cheapest in Canada outside the six largest cities. The national average is $2,029. The Alberta Living Wage Network calculated Medicine Hat's living wage at $18.15 per hour — the lowest of any city in Alberta. This is not a coincidence.

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CalgaryMay 29, 2026

Calgary's Mayor Is Speaking Out on AISH and ADAP. He's Not Alone Cities Across Alberta Are Pushing Back.

About 23,000 Calgarians are expected to move from AISH to ADAP on July 1 and lose $200 a month when the transition benefit expires in 2027. Calgary's mayor formally raised concerns this week. So have Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Camrose. The province isn't pausing.

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LethbridgeMay 27, 2026

Minimum Wage Jobs Hiring in Lethbridge Right Now — What You'll Actually Earn in 2026

Alberta's minimum wage is $15 an hour and hasn't moved since 2018. In Lethbridge, most entry-level jobs start there — but several employers are paying significantly above it. Here's what's actually hiring, what it pays, and how to apply.

Lethbridge

AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Alberta Has the Lowest Minimum Wage in Canada. Here's What That Means for Workers in 2026.

Alberta's minimum wage has been frozen at $15/hour since 2018 — the lowest in Canada. Here's how it compares to every other province, what the living wage actually is in Edmonton and Calgary, and what workers can do about it.

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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Moving to Medicine Hat, Alberta? Here's Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Affordable housing, 330 days of sunshine, no provincial sales tax, and a cost of living well below Calgary and Edmonton. Here's the honest breakdown of life in Medicine Hat.

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AlbertaMay 19, 2026

Alberta ADAP Application 2026: How to Apply, What It Pays, and Who Qualifies

Alberta's new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) launches July 1, 2026. If you're a first-time applicant, here's exactly how to apply, what the program pays new recipients, how the employment income rules work, and what happens during the assessment process.

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AlbertaMay 15, 2026

Thousands of Albertans With Disabilities Are Losing $200 a Month. Here's Why People Are Protesting at the Legislature.

The UCP is replacing AISH with a new program called ADAP starting July 1. Critics say it cuts benefits, strips appeal rights, and claws back a federal disability payment that every other province has left alone.

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CalgaryApr 29, 2026

Wingstop Is Opening in Calgary, Alberta in 2026 — Locations, Menu and Everything You Need to Know

Three Wingstop locations are confirmed for Calgary in 2026 including a 5,200-square-foot Canadian flagship at CF Chinook Centre. Here's where they're opening and what to expect.

Calgary

AlbertaApr 26, 2026

AISH vs CPP Disability in Alberta: Which Program Should You Apply For?

Alberta residents with permanent disabilities may qualify for AISH, CPP Disability, or both but the eligibility rules, payment amounts, and application processes are completely different. Here is what you need to know before you apply.

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AlbertaApr 19, 2026

AISH Payments in Alberta 2026: How Much You Get, When It Arrives, and What's Changing in July

Alberta's AISH program pays up to $1,940 a month in 2026 but a major overhaul is coming July 1 that will affect every current recipient. Here's exactly what you need to know.

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AlbertaApr 4, 2026

Premier Danielle Smith Signals Alberta May Explore Halal Insurance Model at Calgary Eid Celebration

Premier Danielle Smith indicated at a Calgary Eid celebration that Alberta may explore a halal insurance model where participants receive refunds if no claims are made building on halal financing options already available in the province

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Post Malone's Edmonton Concert Cancelled After Storm Floods Commonwealth Stadium and Sends Fans Fleeing for Shelter

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More Than 106,000 Albertans Have Applied for the $100 Energy Rebate. Here Is What to Do If the Portal Did Not Work for You

Albertans Can Apply for the $100 Energy Rebate Starting This Week. Here Is Everything That Has Changed Since the Announcement.

Alberta Energy Rebate 2026: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, and When You Get Paid

Medicine Hat Just Ranked Third Most Affordable City to Rent in Canada. Average Asking Rent Is $1,321.

Calgary's Mayor Is Speaking Out on AISH and ADAP. He's Not Alone Cities Across Alberta Are Pushing Back.

Minimum Wage Jobs Hiring in Lethbridge Right Now — What You'll Actually Earn in 2026

Alberta Has the Lowest Minimum Wage in Canada. Here's What That Means for Workers in 2026.

Moving to Medicine Hat, Alberta? Here's Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Alberta ADAP Application 2026: How to Apply, What It Pays, and Who Qualifies

Thousands of Albertans With Disabilities Are Losing $200 a Month. Here's Why People Are Protesting at the Legislature.

Wingstop Is Opening in Calgary, Alberta in 2026 — Locations, Menu and Everything You Need to Know

AISH vs CPP Disability in Alberta: Which Program Should You Apply For?

AISH Payments in Alberta 2026: How Much You Get, When It Arrives, and What's Changing in July

Premier Danielle Smith Signals Alberta May Explore Halal Insurance Model at Calgary Eid Celebration

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Post Malone's Edmonton Concert Cancelled After Storm Floods Commonwealth Stadium and Sends Fans Fleeing for Shelter

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More Than 106,000 Albertans Have Applied for the $100 Energy Rebate. Here Is What to Do If the Portal Did Not Work for You

Albertans Can Apply for the $100 Energy Rebate Starting This Week. Here Is Everything That Has Changed Since the Announcement.

Alberta Energy Rebate 2026: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, and When You Get Paid

Medicine Hat Just Ranked Third Most Affordable City to Rent in Canada. Average Asking Rent Is $1,321.

Calgary's Mayor Is Speaking Out on AISH and ADAP. He's Not Alone Cities Across Alberta Are Pushing Back.

Minimum Wage Jobs Hiring in Lethbridge Right Now — What You'll Actually Earn in 2026

Alberta Has the Lowest Minimum Wage in Canada. Here's What That Means for Workers in 2026.

Moving to Medicine Hat, Alberta? Here's Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Alberta ADAP Application 2026: How to Apply, What It Pays, and Who Qualifies

Thousands of Albertans With Disabilities Are Losing $200 a Month. Here's Why People Are Protesting at the Legislature.

Wingstop Is Opening in Calgary, Alberta in 2026 — Locations, Menu and Everything You Need to Know

AISH vs CPP Disability in Alberta: Which Program Should You Apply For?

AISH Payments in Alberta 2026: How Much You Get, When It Arrives, and What's Changing in July

Premier Danielle Smith Signals Alberta May Explore Halal Insurance Model at Calgary Eid Celebration

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