Your Input Needed: Bill 26 Could Impact How Alberta Restaurants Hire
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.
A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Disaster Recovery.
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.
17 Alberta Restaurants Were Featured on Canada’s Best 100
Congratulations to all the Alberta businesses that made the Canada’s 100 best lists! Scroll to see all the restaurants who made the list!
How Alberta Restaurants are Scaling Smarter with the Right Partnerships
Your supply chain is often the silent partner in your success—or your biggest hurdle. Learn how you can support your supply chain.
Hospitality Trends Shaping 2026
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.
Alberta Beverage Awards Winners’ Buyers Trade Tasting
A free tasting andproduct showcase of more than 150 Alberta Beverage Awards award-winning products.
Win a Pro-Level Risk Review + Giusti Wine Collection
An exclusive giveaway for AHA members brought to you by our Partners at Wilson M. Beck, Alberta.
Open Letter: RE: New Patio Licensing Fees, Concerns from Alberta’s Hospitality Industry
AHA is calling on Edmonton to reconsider new patio fees introduced without industry consultation, citing added strain on already thin-margin restaurants.
Member Update: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Changes
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.
How Restaurant Owners Can Save More On Gas Right Now
As more restaurants take control of in-house delivery, managing fuel costs has become an important part of protecting margins. Through a new partnership with Shell, QUASEP is helping operators reduce fleet expenses with fuel savings, maintenance discounts, and added rewards.
Active Survey Alert: Government Survey on Restaurant Food Safety Grading
The Alberta government is conducting a survey of restaurants in Alberta regarding a newly proposed Restaurant Food Safety Grading system.
Celebrating Women in the Alberta Hospitality Industry
Across Alberta, women in hospitality are shaping communities with passion, culture, and heart.
Investing in Marketing To Drive Incremental Demand
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.
A Win for Alberta Restaurants: Government Reverses Wine Tax Change
The Government of Alberta has announced it will reverse the ad valorem wine tax introduced in 2025, returning to a simple flat-tax model.
Update: Everyday Payments (Formerly AnyDay) – Regulatory Order and Operator Guidance
The Bank of Canada has issued a temporary compliance order against XTM Inc., operator of Everyday Payments (formerly AnyDay), due to concerns around the safeguarding of funds.
Profit Rescue: Using Technology to Combat Inflation & Rising Operating Costs
This blog explores how the right technology can help restaurants reduce waste, improve visibility, and protect profitability in today’s challenging operating environment.
A Restaurant Owner's Guide To Navigating Aggregate Liability Limits
Aggregate liability limits cap what your insurer will pay across all claims in a year, so understanding and properly setting them helps restaurants avoid coverage gaps, contract breaches, and costly surprises before a claim ever happens.
Advisory Notice: Awareness Regarding Everyday Payments (Formerly AnyDay)
Industry reports have raised concerns about service interruptions and delayed tip payouts involving Everyday Payments (formerly AnyDay). Pperators are encouraged to review and reconcile accounts to ensure reliable tip distribution. Read more >
Not Sold Out Yet? A Practical Playbook for Filling Valentine’s Day
Nearly half of Valentine’s reservations happen in the final days leading up to February 14.
If you’re not fully booked yet, here are practical, last-minute strategies operators can implement to drive those final covers.
Open Letter to the City of Calgary Regarding Ship & Anchor Pub
Regarding Development Permit DP2025-06592.