It’s officially summer! What better way to kick it off then to announce our Winners of the Dreaming About Summer Photo Contest! First off, a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this Photo Contest. We received some amazing SUMMER photos! 1st Place Winner is Jackie Gartner The iconic Red Chairs at Elk Island National Park Prize – $150 plus 9 holes of golf for 2 at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course (valued at $60) 2nd Place Winner …
Alberta Private Campgrounds are allowed to remain open. How to use Parks and Trails SAFELY during COVID-19
The purpose of this article is for educational purposes to educate our audience, and you the general public about the recent updates regarding the upcoming camping season. While the guidelines here are in place for Alberta, this update is specific for Campgrounds in the Go East of Edmonton region. (East Central and Northeast Alberta) Please note: AHS can change the guidelines and/or rules for camping for 2020 at any time. June 15, 2020 Update: Alberta Government Guidance for Private and …
Resources for Small Businesses affected by COVID-19
April 1 NEWS – Federal Aid Package Updates Today, the Government of Canada announced further details about the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) application process. A Good breakdown of Info: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html The government also announced that Canadians can register for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit online as of April 6 at: www.canada.ca/coronavirus-cerb. In order to help prevent overload of the system, the government is asking Canadians to apply for the benefit based on birthdate. This means those born in the first three months of the …
2019 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest Winners
With over 500 entries we are excited to announce the WINNERS of the 2019 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest! BEST EVENT #1 Description: Vermilion Agricultural Fair by Videre Images BEST EVENT #2 Description: Smoky Lake Rodeo by Francis Parker BEST WATER ADVENTURE Description: Fishing on Beaver Lake by Candace Reichl BEST LAND ADVENTURE Description: Playing in the Sand at Stoney Lake by Gloria Polowy BEST WILDLIFE Description: Great Horned Owlet by Linda Long BEST ROADTRIP Description: A real Bison …
Go East of Edmonton Wins Alberta Tourism Award!
A Big Win for our Region! We are excited and honoured to announce that Go East of Edmonton Regional Tourism won the 2019 Marketing Partnership Alto Award at the Travel Alberta Tourism Industry Conference! Go East of Edmonton Regional Tourism would like to give a special thanks to the following partners who helped make this award winning campaign a huge success — Thank you to Strong Coffee Marketing, Travel Alberta, Strathcona County, Lamont County, Thorhild County, Smoky Lake Region, Town …
Go East of Edmonton Nominated for 2 Awards
We are pleased to formally announce that we have recently been nominated for 2 Awards. 1. A Spirit of Community Award Nomination… Go East of Edmonton (Kevin & Jolene Kisilevich) were nominated for a Vegreville and Area Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Community award, which recognizes individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to support and be involved in helping the Community at large. The award ceremony is being held Wednesday October 23, 2019. 2. A Prestigious Alberta Tourism …
2019 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide
CHECK IT OUT!!! THE 2019 GO EAST OF EDMONTON TRAVEL GUIDE is now available ONLINE CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ONLINE TRAVEL GUIDE! This is our BEST GUIDE EVER!!! With the new fun and exciting logo, over 40 Photo Contest photos, and several new businesses being featured including shopping boutiques and restaurants, this IS your GO TO guide for all there is to SEE and DO East of Edmonton this summer! Here are just some of our new highlights this …
Awesome Events and the 2019 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide Announcement!
Spring is almost here!! Check out this newsletter for some fun activities happening in the Go East of Edmonton region. If you’ve been dreaming of Spring and warmer weather, you’ll be glad to know we have posted on our website a ton of events going on this summer. Announcing the 2019 Travel Guide! The 2019 edition of the Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide is being printed as you read this – check for it at magazine racks, and outlets …
The Giving Continues with Go East of Edmonton
January E-Newsletter From the Go East Team – we want to express our sincere hopes that you have an Amazing New Year!! We want your year to be full of Fun Adventures with many moments of joy and laughter!! Also, that those adventures and moments are shared with us!! As we bring you information and fun happenings around the region we love to see and hear about all you experience this Wonderful New Year! To enter the contest… All you …
2018 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest Winners
2018 Photo Contest Winners Congratulations to the Winners of the 2018 Photo Contest! We had over 500 combined entries through our Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and direct email. This photo contest is sponsored by Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide, Go East Regional Tourism Organization and The Marketer, Vegreville – dontating a combined total of $900! Through these amazing photos it just proves that there is lots to SEE, DO, and EXPERIENCE East of Edmonton! Enjoy! BEST ROADTRIP was tied …