Pull up your socks and get ready for a tasty ride! Foodie fans are in for a delight; this week marks the first ever Alberta Local Food Week, meant to celebrate our local producers and get Albertans to think harder about how and where our great food is made. In the spirit of Alberta Local Food Week, we highlighted our favourite local producers and farms in the Go East Region. Hope you’re not too hungry after reading this! Local Producers …
Summer is for fishing. It’s one of our favourite past-times for a reason – there’s nothing like spending a day out in the sun with the tranquil sounds of the water surrounding you. Alberta has fantastic fishing experiences waiting for you, with up to 10 species lurking in over 100 lakes, ponds and rivers. With that in mind, we’ve assembled a dream sampling of some great spots East of Edmonton you should check out for your next fishing outing. Before …
What’s your summer adventure wishlist looking like? Regardless of whether you’re an avid camper, an off-road enthusiast or a fishing fanatic, we’ve got you covered with this sampling of some of the most unique outdoor spots East of Edmonton to adventure through. Let’s get into it! In Smoky Lake, you can expect to do plenty of horseback riding, biking and camping in and around its grounds. The Hanmore Lake Campground has lots to do thanks to its two camp spots …
Summer festival season is upon us. No matter what you’re into, you can rest assured knowing you’ll get an entire summer’s worth of entertainment in every possible way. Let’s get into just what’s waiting for us East of Edmonton this summer! M.D. Bonnyville – Cold Lake Air Show – July 20 – 22 The Cold Lake Air Show is coming back this year! The air show will be paying homage to the 60th anniversary formation of NORAD, the historic pact …
Kick your boots off just under an hour away from Edmonton for a sizzling good time at the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo! Activities begin Friday night with the doors opening at 5:00 pm, the rodeo starts at 6:30 and then to cap off an already awesome night, enjoy an outdoor movie! The FREE Centennial movie will be Monsters Inc. Be sure to bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the summer nights! Enter the kids or enjoy watching others in …
Father’s Day is just around the corner on June 17th and we want to help you plan to take dad out for something fun you will all enjoy. From fishing, golfing or taking in an exciting event in the region, or just hittin’ the road and going for a road trip. Whatever you decide on, we’ve got all the information you need to make it a great experience! Check out these fantastic Father’s Day events happening in our region below: …
Come one, come all, to the 16th Annual Gun & Accessory Show in Vegreville, hosted by the Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF). It’s more than firearms – with accessories, hunting gear and great ideas for the sportsmen. Happening this weekend! February 24 & 25, 2018 at the Vegreville Social Centre, 4802 – 47 Avenue, Vegreville Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm Admission is only $5/person. We are very excited to announce that this year’s event …
Wintertime visits to Elk Island National Park provides a unique perspective on the Canadian wilderness. Trails feel brand new again and every animal that stayed behind for the winter feels all the more special for braving the cold with us. There’s nothing quite like catching a glimpse of wild bison roaming the white deep snowy plains, hooves trudging through the snow or stargazing on cold winter nights. Make no mistake about it; Elk Island gets magical in the winter. And …
Tis the season for holiday cheer – the kind of cheer you get from scoring a great deal on something you’ve been looking for a while. The smart shoppers know the best opportunities, Black Friday and beyond, lay outside of the city limits, so what’s stopping you from heading east of Edmonton for some great retail opportunities? To help you out, we outlined some of the best sales and deals going on in some grade A shops you should check …
NEW at Thiel’s Greenhouses in Bruderheim…A project you can SINK your teeth into! Thiel’s Greenhouse is expanding into hydroponic fresh food! THEY NEED YOUR HELP…. Nadine’s Fresh Food Scene: Grow it – Eat it – Live it The short story: Get really cool gifts and experiences to help reach a goal. It’s holiday shopping and you know where your dollars are going. Nadine is getting new equipment to grow fresh local food and is crowdfunding through the Alberta Treasury Branch …