Elk Island National Park gets Magical in the Winter

Jolene KisilevichEast of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Highway 16, National Park, Parks & Trails, Winter Adventures

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 …

Black Friday Shopping – East of Edmonton!

Jolene KisilevichEast of Edmonton, Gifts, Mannville, Northeast of Edmonton, Quilt Shop, Sherwood Park, Shopping, St. Paul County, Thorhild County, Vegreville

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 …

Nadine’s Fresh Food Scene: Grow It – Eat It – Live It!

Jolene KisilevichAnnouncement, Bruderheim, East of Edmonton, Highway 15, Lamont County, Local Food

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 …

Andrew Garlic Festival

Jolene KisilevichAndrew, East of Edmonton, Events, Highway 45

Where can you find a Fall parade, hay rides, stage entertainment, loads of kids’ activities, a car show, family supper and dance, and so much more? At the 19th annual Andrew Garlic Festival Come out to the community of Andrew on Saturday, October 14th and enjoy a family day packed full of festivities and all things garlic. Wait; garlic? Yes, garlic! The Amazing Garlic Race, Garlic Bingo, and the famous garlic peeling contest – these are but three of the …

20 Years in the Making

Jolene KisilevichAnnouncement, Camping, East of Edmonton, Highway 16, Highway 45, Minburn County, Myrnam, North Saskatchewan River, Outdoor Adventures, Train Excursion, Two Hills County, Vegreville, Water Adventures

— March 2017 — Kevin, Jolene & Brandon Kisilevich waiting for the Vegreville Country Fair Parade to begin (2001). It was 1996 and married couple, Kevin and Jolene Kisilevich were on the cusp of starting their own marketing business, The Marketer. Jolene was a graphic designer and Kevin was a marketing graduate. They had the skills to receive their first contract — creating the Vegreville Kinsmen Telephone Directory — but they didn’t have an important piece of equipment. “We had …

15th Anniversary Vegreville Gun & Accessory Show Has Something For Everyone!

Jolene KisilevichEast of Edmonton, Events, Highway 16, Minburn County, Roadtrips, Vegreville

Come one, come all, to the 15th annual Gun & Accessory Show in Vegreville, hosted by the Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF). It’s more than guns – it has something fun for everyone. Happening this weekend! We are very excited to announce that this year’s event will be a great show – it’s sold out for vendors with a total of 42 booths plus concession. There are a lot of new vendors this year. Photo credit to www.country106.ca Of course, there …

Culinary Tourism East of Edmonton

Jolene KisilevichAndrew, Attractions, Culinary Trails, East of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, Flagstaff County, Highway 15, Highway 16, Highway 28, Lamont, Lamont County, Local Food, Roadtrips, Smoky Lake, Southeast of Edmonton, Train Excursion, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

This Huffington Post article explores the concept of culinary tourism around the world, noting that it’s become a popular phenomenon with travelers everywhere “There’s a growing population of travellers that have become more interested in the various cuisines and cultures from countries all over the world, and are planning vacations specifically to incorporate culinary trips. One of the reasons for this evolution has been wine, beer and food festivals. Toronto’s Caribana Festival is a good example. Now in its 47th …