Tips for Calgary bargain-hunters heading out on Black Friday
It’s not just an American tradition anymore. Black Friday, the day after U.S. Thanksgiving and the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season, has grown in popularity in Canada since retailers...
View ArticleAlbertans expected to spend the most in Canada on Black Friday
Albertans may be feeling the pinch of the recession these days but that’s not stopping them from shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. A new survey by BMO says Albertans are expected to spend the...
View ArticleVideo: Why Black Friday hasn't yet eclipsed Boxing Day in Calgary
Shoppers in Calgary flocked to the malls today, but Black Friday is not quite the cultural phenomenon that it is in the U.S.
View ArticleFortney: America's Black Friday now a Canadian tradition
They previewed the deals online the night before, rolled out of bed at 5 a.m. and, at just before 7 a.m., are the first in line outside their favourite store. “Last year was our first Black Friday,”...
View ArticleFortney: America's Black Friday now a Canadian tradition
They previewed the deals online the night before, rolled out of bed at 5 a.m. and, at just before 7 a.m., are the first in line outside their favourite store. “Last year was our first Black Friday,”...
View ArticleGivingTuesday an antidote to overspending on Black Friday
After two traditional days of spending in November, a movement is asking Canadians to start December with a day of charity. For the third year in a row, GivingTuesday is taking place the day after...
View ArticleAlberta leads all provinces in Black Friday sales growth
Signs of the recession that have curbed consumer spending in Alberta weren’t evident on Black Friday as the province posted Canada’s biggest annual sales increase, says Moneris, the country’s largest...
View ArticleFortney: Black Friday brings out the Calgary bargain hunters
The early bird gets the worm, the old saying goes. In Karen Taylor’s case, she’s hoping that the early Black Friday shopper gets the deal. “I’ve been shopping Black Friday for years,” says the City of...
View ArticleNelson: Thirty years can't dim memories of nature's fury
A spiffy new weather app on my phone is quite something. Recently installed, it announced its presence Monday; flashing a warning that a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for southern Alberta....
View ArticleConstruction pause on 17 Ave. S.W. comes just in time for holiday season
After a “long and difficult” construction season, 17th Avenue S.W. has fully reopened for the Christmas season with an emphasis this week on spreading some holiday cheer. After taking a break over the...
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