As we stay closer to home this winter, we invite you to “Go in the Snow” and enjoy the New Year with some New Adventures. As 2021 continues, we can’t wait to share more to your inbox every month about the great things going on in the region. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for daily updates, contests and giveaways! Embrace Winter with Fun Activities! Getting outside is one of the best things you can do for your health …
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Summer Photo Contest this year! We received some amazing photos that beautifully showcases the Go East of Edmonton Region! 1st Place Wildlife Photo by Chris Bayley – $100 Cash Prize Great Horned Owl in front of the full moon on Highway 14 by the Beaverhills Nature Area near Tofield, Alberta. 2nd Place Wildlife Photo by Judy Clark – $50 Cash Prize Morning sunrise with a majestic moose near Mannville, …
This month we are celebrating two of our favourite holidays, Thanksgiving & Halloween. Thanksgiving is a time to be with those you love, eat good food, decorate for Fall & Halloween, and we encourage you to check out some new or favourite places east of Edmonton. Have a safe and happy holiday! Great Places for a Fall Shopping Experience When you shop at a local store East of Edmonton, you will find it unique, uncrowded, safer, and a “real” shopping …
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our WINNERS in this summer’s NEW Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game! GRAND PRIZE WINNER – Stephanie Laidler of Edmonton NORTHEAST REGIONAL PRIZE WINNER – Laura Wiedemann of Fort Saskatchewan EAST REGIONAL PRIZE WINNER – Christine Simader of Edmonton SOUTHEAST REGIONAL PRIZE WINNER – Jamie Laurel of Legal BONUS PRIZE WINNER – Kenneth & Cheryl Shock of Sherwood Park A BIG THANK YOU to our Community Partners for taking part in this new innovative idea …
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 …
New 2021 AHS Camping Guidelines released! Click here to see the updated Guidelines published April 29, 2021 For all 2021 Sector Guidelines click here https://www.alberta.ca/guidance-documents.aspx ************************************************************************* June 15, 2020 Update: Alberta Government Guidance for Private and Municipal Campgrounds 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …