Did you know that investing in staff training remains one of the most effective ways to improve operational consistency and reduce business risk? But it is often one of the things that ends up on tomorrow’s to-do list.

AGLC Allows Liquor Service Starting at 6 A.M. Without Special Approval

AHA is working alongside TIAA to ensure Alberta’s hospitality industry has a strong voice in the development of Bill 26 regulations. Hospitality operators have a limited window to provide feedback and help shape the final framework.

Here’s a practical breakdown of what Alberta restaurant owners should focus on during the first 24 hours, the next 48 hours, and the first week after a disaster.

Congratulations to all the Alberta businesses that made the Canada’s 100 best lists! Scroll to see all the restaurants who made the list!

We've pulled together some of the most relevant findings from reports published between January and April 2026 and translated them for the Alberta context. Here's what the research is telling us for 2026 trends.

An exclusive giveaway for AHA members brought to you by our Partners at Wilson M. Beck, Alberta.

AHA is calling on Edmonton to reconsider new patio fees introduced without industry consultation, citing added strain on already thin-margin restaurants.

Federal changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program acknowledge rural labour shortages, but more durable solutions are needed to help Alberta restaurants retain the workers they rely on.

Across Alberta, women in hospitality are shaping communities with passion, culture, and heart.

Rather than viewing marketing as an added expense, operators can treat it as a strategic investment in incremental demand reaching customers who may not have discovered their brand otherwise.