| Alberta Travel and Tourism News Archive 2009 |
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AGA
announces partnership with National Gallery of Canada
Edmonton Journal - Liz Nicholls - 9 hours ago
This venture, however — “The National Gallery of Canada at the Art Gallery of Alberta” — formalizes and expands the usual
partnerships, and will feature ...
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Century Casinos
Canadian Expansion
Casino Gaming Stock - 16 hours ago
CEOs Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger said, “We are excited about expanding in Alberta, Canada, by entering the Calgary gaming market
with the addition ...
Century Casinos Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Casino in Calgary, Alberta ... |
Tourism deal good for Edmonton
iNews880.com - Brenton Driedger - Dec 3, 2009
People working in Alberta's tourism industry are drooling today. That's because we're getting word of a new tourism deal between Canada and China.
... |
| Alberta,
BC, look at including more wilderness in UN world heritage site
The Canadian Press - Nov 22, 2009
Camille Weleschuk, a spokeswoman for Alberta Tourism and Parks, cautioned the process will take time and that no decision will be made until Albertans
are ... |
Edmonton Holiday Festive
Experiences
Edmonton, Canada's Festival City, Offers Memorable Holiday Experiences
Things to do in Edmonton this holiday season include cultural events, live theater, outdoor adventure and fabulous shopping |
Luxury
tents aim to tempt campers to Jasper National Park
Canada.com
Parks Canada tourism specialist Gloria Keyes-Brady said the causes for the drop are not clear, but a slow economy and poor weather likely played
a role, ... |
 Lights,
Camera, Action! Canada's Top Teachers Land a Starring Role in a Historic Casting Call at Rideau Hall
WINNIPEG, Oct. 6 /CNW/ - Canada's National History Society today announced the twenty-five finalists for the 2009 Governor General's Awards for
Excellence in Teaching Canadian History - Canada's top teaching prize.
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Ecotourism
gaining popularity
reddeeradvocate.com - Laura Tester - Aug 10, 2009
Deep inside the limestone Gomantong Caves, Carol Patterson was in for a unique ecotourism experience. ...
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Folksy southern Alberta
town a haven for Star Trek fans
Canada.com
From left, Dayna Dickens, Tourism co-ordinator for the Town of Vulcan and Vulcan County, and Erin Melcher, Information Services co-ordinator for
Vulcan ...Book Alberta Hotels near Vulcan, Lethbridge Hotels,
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Born to brew: a list of
Canada’s top spots for beer
Our love affair with suds has birthed a new generation of beer aficionados, and some truly fine brewmasters who make their natural, unpasteurized
“real beer” with nothing more than water, malted barley, yeast and hops. You’ll find them brewing up regional ales with character
and style at microbreweries and brewpubs, coast to thirsty coast. Check out Beer
Clearly Defines Canada, See Ontario Beer Information on locations north
of Toronto. |
Alberta
mountain resorts woo Europeans
Edmonton Journal... Ski hills are also partnering with Travel Alberta to plan a $1-million marketing campaign to show Europeans what the Canadian
Rockies have to offer, ... |
Ski resorts
step up marketing
Calgary Herald.. What happens on the slopes has a significant effect on all tourism-related business in the area, said Canning. A recent survey
of visitors conducted by .. |
Fringe gets $400000 to woo tourists
Edmonton Journal
... is part of the Conservative government's new two-year, $100-million program for Canada's "marquee festivals" to stimulate Canadian
tourism during the ... |
Writing-on-Stone a top destination
Lethbridge Herald - Lethbridge,AB,Canada
The Milk River-area attraction has made Canada's Top 10 Hidden Travel Gems list in a Canadian Tourism Commission campaign designed to encourage
tourists to ... Alberta Hotels on line |
Banff Lake Louise Tourism
takes the C-Train
Media In Canada - Toronto,ON,Canada
The train interiors feature cards, posters and brochures highlighting the tourism board's partners, such as Parks Canada, hotels, lodges and events
... |
Government of Canada Supports Calgary Folk Music Festival
SYS-CON Media (press release) - Montvale,NJ,USA
The Marquee Tourism Events Program funding will make it possible to expand the reach of the Calgary Folk Music Festival and promote travel to Alberta
by ... |
'Locals
know' campaign hits right spot with stay-home Canadians
Calgary Herald - AB, Canada
An Ipsos Descarie survey out this week said 70% of Canadians still plan to travel this summer; 81% said they would travel within Canada for at least
part of ... |
 Toques
and Beavers--a Canadian first just in time for Canada Day.
Introducing Canada's First Online Trivia Game in Support of ...
Anyone can play this game that tests players' knowledge of Canada. Topics
include tourism, politics, landmarks, history, current events, geography,
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 National
Aboriginal Day 2009
Canada's Summer officially starts on the weekend of the Summer Solstice. June 21 2009 is also known as National Aboriginal Day in Canada and celebrates
the the cultures of Indians, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. Events and festivals are taking place across Canada. Although the official date
is the 21, many events are staring or taking place on Saturday June 20.
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Trekkies Converge on Alberta Town for Annual
Convention
The Epoch Times - New York,NY,USA
By Joan Delaney The spacey Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station features the Vulcan Space Adventure Virtual Reality Game, Star Trek dress-up costumes,
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 Canadian
Photo Contest
Canadian Photographers both amateur and professional will want to send their photos of their secret and sacred places to the CTC (Canadian Tourism
Commission) and share their best Canadian experiences with the new contest called "Locals Know'......the best locations to dine, tourist spots,
lakeside retreats, resort destinations, country inn romantic haunts, favorite hotels, u-picks, attractions,
festivals, events and skinny dipping locations or just old fashioned family fun..
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Alberta
makes Travel Alberta a Crown corporation to better market ...
The Canadian Press - Apr 6, 2009
A Tourism Department spokeswoman says both the government and the industry believe the change will allow Travel Alberta to respond more effectively
to the ... Book Alberta Hotels On-line |
| Family Day in Canadian Provinces of Alberta,
British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan Celebrate Family Day Activities Winter Carnivals outdoor winter fun Events and winter sports.
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