Wild Blue Yonder: Three-Hour Rafting Trip on Sulphur River or Smoky River (Save 50% Off)

Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: Three-Hour Rafting Trip on Sulphur River or Smoky River

Buy now only for $45
Value $90
Discount 50%
You Save $45

This is a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Class I–III rapids
Pirate-themed option geared toward kids
Dramatic scenery

The Fine Print
Expires Sep 30, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per visit. Cancellation notice required or fee up to Groupon price may apply. Must sign waiver.

Wild Blue Yonder
Grande Cache
99th St. and Hwy. 40, Grande Cache, Alberta
http://www.wildblueyonder.ca/

Today’s Groupon to Wild Blue Yonder in Grande Cache. Choose between the following options:

For $45, you get a three-hour rafting trip on the Sulphur River (up to a $90 value).
For $45, you get a three-hour Pirates of the Smoky River–themed rafting trip on the Smoky River (up to a $90 value).
Wild Blue Yonder plunges rafters into the rapids of the Sulphur and Smoky Rivers, led by a staff of professional rafting guides donning shirts with “Crazy river staff” written on them. The Sulphur River trip serves as a thrilling introduction to rafting, traversing class II and III rapids on the narrow river as it winds through the sheer walls of Sulphur Canyon. Rafters spend 60 minutes dodging rocks, two- to three-foot waves, and vacationing sea otter before entering a recuperative stretch on the Smoky River. The trip is appropriate for ages as young as 8 years old, depending on water levels—buyers should call ahead to inquire.

The Pirates of the Smoky River enlivens the Smoky River trip with a pirate theme, appropriate for kids as young as 4 years old. Paddle dunkers suit up as pirates, hoist a Jolly Roger, and follow a treasure map as they navigate beginner-level currents, mild swells, and occasional one-foot waves in the class I and II rapids. The scenario is complete with pirates going rogue, sea biscuits, and informational brochures about scurvy prevention. Participants also get to keep their pirate garb and their share of the booty.

Wild Blue Yonder supplies rafting gear, including thermal wet suits, personal flotation devices, high-impact Pro-tec helmets, and neoprene socks, as well as transportation to the rivers from its booking location. Participants must bring specified supplies, such as swimsuits and shoes with good grip that can get wet.

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Mighty Trio Organics: $10 for $20 Worth of Hemp, Flaxseed, and Canola Oils and Products (Save 50% Off)

Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: $10 for $20 Worth of Hemp, Flaxseed, and Canola Oils and Products at Mighty Trio Organics

Buy now only for $10
Value $20
Discount 50%
You Save $10

This is a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Cold-pressed organic oils
Freshly harvested local seeds
Chemical-free raw ingredients
Sold at local farmers’ markets

The Fine Print
Expires Dec 1, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per visit

Mighty Trio Organics
Old Strathcona Farmers Market
10310 83 Ave. Edmonton, Alberta

City Market
Jasper Ave. and 103rd Ave. Edmonton, Alberta
http://www.mightytrio.com/

Today’s Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of hemp, flaxseed, and canola oils and products at Mighty Trio Organics. This Groupon is valid at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market and the City Market Downtown on 104th.

Cultivating freshly harvested seeds from local farmers, Mighty Trio Organics concocts certified-organic cold-pressed hemp, flaxseed, and canola oils. Relish the light yet distinctive flavours pouring from a hearty flagon of hemp-seed oil ($20/750 ml) into salad dressings and soup recipes. Hemp protein powder ($17.99/500 g) smoothly satisfies smoothies and pastas with a raw, high-fibre mix of essential fatty and amino acids. Flaxseed oil ($18/750 ml) and canola-seed oil ($18/750 ml) generously add omega-3 and omega-6 balance to any dish that would otherwise wallow in butter. Mighty Trio Organics showcases its goods at local farmers’ markets, where customers can personally thank growers for their raw contributions or trade rhetorical knock-knock jokes with them.

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CrossFit Machine Shop: $60 for 10-Class Punch Card for Boot-Camp Classes (Save 60% Off)

Today’s Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: $60 for 10-Class Punch Card for Boot-Camp Classes from CrossFit Machine Shop ($150 Value)

Buy now for only $60
Value $150
Discount 60%
You Save $90

This is a limited 3-day only sale that will expire at midnight (Tuesday, May 31, 2011). Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Fun, team-oriented workouts
Dynamic circuit training
Expert fitness coaches
All experience levels welcome

The Fine Print
Expires Sep 30, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per visit. Must redeem pass in full by 9/30/11. Non-transferable. May redeem across visits.

The Company
CrossFit Machine Shop
http://www.crossfitmachine.ca/
2181 Premier Way, Suite 176
Sherwood Park, Alberta
(780) 907-1730

With today’s Groupon: for $60, you get a 10-class punch card for boot-camp classes at CrossFit Machine Shop in Sherwood Park (a $150 value).

CrossFit Machine Shop strips workouts of high-tech gadgetry and replaces it with a Spartan intensity low on equipment and high on team support. Today’s Groupon applies the principles of CrossFit—a dynamic, routine-eschewing regimen used to whip SWAT teams, MMA fighters, and extreme chefs into shape—to 60-minute outdoor boot-camp classes. Universally scalable exercises quickly snap on to every fitness level, mashing core training, plyometrics, and power lifting with the fast-paced, team-oriented circuits of boot camp.

Machine Shop’s frame wranglers have the space and cat-herding experience necessary to handle classes of any size, which are held Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m and Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. through September 30. Check the online schedule often, as class locations will vary and more classes will be added based on demand. Shape shifters will also receive a trial spin class and kickboxing class, letting them try a new fitness approach while nonchalantly flexing newly toned pinky knuckles.

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HOT DEAL: Edmonton Sun: One-Year Sunday Subscription or 20-Week Daily Subscription (Save 69% Off)

Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: One-Year Sunday Subscription or 20-Week Daily Subscription

Buy now only for $25
Value $81
Discount 69%
You Save $56

This is a limited 3-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Monday, May 30, 2011. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Engaging local content
In-depth sports coverage
32 years of quality reporting
More than 325,000 readers

The Fine Print
Expires Dec 1, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 more as gift. Limit 1 per order. Must activate by 12/1/11, Sunday subscription expires 1 year from activation date, 20 week subscription expires 20 weeks from activation date. Not valid for those with subscriptions in past 30 days. Valid only for option purchased. Subject to delivery area.

Edmonton Sun
Redeem from home
http://www.edmontonsun.com/

Today’s Groupon for subscriptions to the Edmonton Sun. Choose between two options:

For $25, you get a one-year Sunday subscription (an $81.90 value, including GST).
For $50, you get a 20-week daily subscription (up to a $132.30 value, including GST).
The Edmonton Sun delivers a mash-up of local and international news to thousands of subscribers’ doorsteps and desktops throughout the week. Fill Sunday mornings with a publication that elucidates issues of municipal and national importance and endeavours to answer the questions of our time, such as “What is today’s weather?” and “When is the next robot uprising scheduled?” The sports section features extensive in-depth coverage, and entertainment reporting includes reviews of the latest musical acts to hit the scene and exposés of the latest celebrities to hit the skids. On the opinion page, a roster of silver-penned columnists provides valuable insights that can be parroted, tailored, or subverted at cocktail parties. Subscribers also find the latest information on tech, money, and the happenings of Edmonton within the photo-filled folds of the Sun.

An essential forum for public opinion, the Edmonton Sun provides information that, unlike the data garnered from licking a frozen DVD, is responsible and informative whether on paper or online. Join forces with a weekly readership of more than 325,000 Edmontonians to stimulate your mind, encourage conversation with coworkers, and support Edmonton’s fourth estate.

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Fulton Market Burger: $5 for $10 Worth of Burgers, Fries, and Shakes (Save 50% Off)

Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: $5 for $10 Worth of Burgers, Fries, and Shakes at Fulton Market Burger in Sherwood Park

Buy now only for $5
Value $10
Discount 50%
You Save $5

This is a limited 3-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Made-to-order prime-rib burgers
40+ toppings & sauces
Freshly cut fries & shakes

The Fine Print
Expires Jan 30, 2012
Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per table. Limit 1 per visit. Dine-in and carryout only.

Fulton Market Burger
Sherwood Park
144, 160 Broadway Blvd. Sherwood Park, Alberta

Today’s Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of burgers, fries, and shakes at Fulton Market Burger in Sherwood Park.

Fulton Market Burger flips made-to-order prime-rib burgers, slinging specialty sandwiches as well as build-your-own varieties sporting any of more than 40 toppings and sauces. Fulton’s beef architects construct such succulent edifices as the Rustic Triple Treat, loaded with a triumvirate of caramelized onions, grilled portobello mushrooms, and roasted red peppers ($8), and the fiery Inferno burger ($8), bursting with Cajun spices and an intricate terza rima rhyme scheme. Those who opt to build their own burgers can choose between a third-pound ($6.45) and half-pound ($7.45) prime-rib patty and top it with market-fresh adornments, including grilled portobello, banana peppers, and havarti cheese (up to $0.99/topping). Sides such as freshly cut fries ($2.45) and mushroom-melt poutine ($5.95) can complement carnivorous creations, and frosty hand-blended shakes ($3.25), made with Chapman’s ice cream, offer as much cool comfort as a tray of hand-knit woolen ice cubes.

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Billy D’s Golf Center: $45 for a 40-Minute Golf Lesson (Save 52% Off)

Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: $45 for a 40-Minute Golf Lesson at Billy D’s Golf Center ($94.50 Value)

Buy now only for $45
Value $94
Discount 52%
You Save $49

This is a limited 4-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
CPGA teaching professionals
300 yd. driving range
52 outdoor mats & grass tees
Artificial putting green

The Fine Print
Expires Mar 31, 2012
Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per visit.

Billy D’s Golf Center
Parsons Industrial
9656 28 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alberta
http://billydgolf.com/index.html

Today’s Groupon: for $45, you get a 40-minute golf lesson at Billy D’s Golf Center (a $94.50 value, including GST).

The Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association–certified golf instructors at Billy D’s Golf Center mould swings and help aspiring golfers finesse the finer points of their game at a fully equipped facility encompassing 52 outdoor hitting stalls and grassy areas. In an enclosed four-bay teaching area, golf pros Daryl Patrick, who competed in the Malaysian PGA Tour, and Luke McKenzie, winner of the 2005 Ontario Spring Open, instruct pupils on mending hooks, saving slices, and willing balls into holes with elaborate tribal spells. Clubs whack and balls fly down 300 yards of lush green fairway, and an artificial putting green strengthens golfers’ short game. Fatigued golfers and battered golf balls recoup in a 1,000-square-foot clubhouse, where golf pros fit and repair clubs and cooks serve up food that visitors can enjoy with a side of tree-filled scenery.

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Continental Treat: $15 for $30 Worth of European Fare and Drinks (Save 50% Off)

Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: $15 for $30 Worth of European Fare and Drinks

Buy now only for $15
Value $30
Discount 50%
You Save $15

This is a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Upscale cuisine
Vegetarian options
More than 100 types of wine
Authentic Trappist ales

The Fine Print
Expires Nov 27, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per table. Dine-in only.

Continental Treat
Strathcona
10560 82 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alberta
http://www.ctfinebistro.com/

Today’s Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of European fare and drinks at Continental Treat.

Elegant bistro Continental Treat educates palates in the culinary languages of French, German, and Eastern European cuisine, accented by a wide selection of international wine and beer. Escape rising hunger levels with menu life rafts such as wild-mushroom-and-sauerkraut pierogi, basking in sour cream and sautéed onions ($11.95), and taste buds applaud Munich-style pork chops’ supporting ensemble of sausage, onion, pan-fried potatoes, and vegetables strutting in green-paprika-mushroom sauce ($24.95). Pan-fried rainbow trout in dill and capers executes friendly flavour volleys with potatoes and vegetables ($24.95), and piernik ginger cake draped in marmalade and dark chocolate ($9.95) offers a sweet resolution without a court-appointed mediator.

Continental Treat spouts out a wine menu of more than 100 bottled and well-travelled wines. Single serving elixirs, such as the New Zealand Oyster Bay pinot noir ($10/glass), can accompany lonely dishes stood up by the bread rolls. Diners also swim through a massive rotating beer gallery featuring Old World brews such as Koningshoeven tripel, an authentic Trappist ale ($19.95/750 ml).

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Lux Steakhouse + Bar: $25 for Steak-House Fare and Drinks (Save 50% Off)

Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: $25 for Steak-House Fare and Drinks

Buy now only for $25
Value $50
Discount 50%
You Save $25

This is a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Alberta AAA & Prime steaks
Extensive wine list
New York–style long bar

The Fine Print
Expires Sep 30, 2011
Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per table. Limit 1 per visit. Dine-in only.

Lux Steakhouse + Bar
Downtown
10155 – 101 St. Edmonton, Alberta
http://gr.pn/izQu5m

Today’s Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of steak-house fare and drinks at Lux Steakhouse + Bar.

Lux sates stomachs with hearty steak-house entrees, delectable desserts, and refreshing libations. A passel of Alberta AAA or Prime steaks, such as the 12-ounce classic rib eye ($34), quell carnivorous cravings and can pair with optional surf selections including lobster at market price or a side of inflatable beach balls. Meanwhile, the towering Lux burger, with eight ounces of Kobe-style beef, double-smoked bacon, and an onion ring ($25), presents a multitiered tower of succulence. For dessert, a scorched marshmallow-s’mores cheesecake ($9) sparks childhood memories of fireside tax audits. Diners can sample these edibles while sipping offerings from Lux’s extensive wine list, which includes the Italian red Pasqua Ripasso, served by the glass ($10) or bottle ($40).

The eatery’s warm, modern interior brims with vibrant wall art, leather-backed chairs, and dark stained wood. A New York–style long bar serves up the full steak-house menu, and meal-complementing potables beside a stone fireplace alternately dispense warmth and jolly men bearing toys.

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Fine Art Bartendin: $65 for an Intro to Bartending Class or $250 for a Two-Week Full Bartending Certification Course (Save 61% Off)

Groupon Edmonton Deal of the Day: $65 for an Intro to Bartending Class ($165.99 Value) or $250 for a Two-Week Full Bartending Certification Course ($599 Value) at Fine Art Bartending

Buy now only for $65
Value $166
Discount 61%
You Save $101

This is a limited 2-day only sale that will expire at midnight on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Click here to buy now or for more information about the deal. Quantities are limited so don’t miss out!

Highlights
Short or professional course
Fun & interactive
Professional instructors
Pro course includes a bar shift

The Fine Print
Expires Nov 25, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. 72hr cancellation notice required. Must be 18 or older.

Fine Art Bartending
Edmonton
10442 82nd Ave NW, Unit 201, Edmonton, Alberta
http://www.fineart.ca/edmonton.htm

Today’s Groupon for bartending classes at Fine Art Bartending. Choose between the following options:

For $65, you get an Introduction to Bartending class (a $165.99 value).
For $250, you get a two-week full Bartending Certification course (a $599 value).
Fine Art Bartending offers hands-on training to professional barkeep aspirants and home-hobbyists alike in a fun and interactive environment. During the four-hour introductory class, an experienced pro will teach spirit alchemists-to-be all the bartending basics and sympathetic-listening techniques necessary for manning the boozy gates. You’ll cover proper mixing, pouring, and braising methods as you create your own concoctions of classic cocktails, martinis, and shots. Your instructor will also go over all the essential elements to stocking and maintaining a home bar so that you’re prepared when a potential mate or the Oilers stop by for a drink. Classes are usually scheduled on Saturday afternoons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or from noon to 4 p.m.

For those whose future vision includes drink slinging for tips or tipsy grins, the two-week certification course at Fine Art Bartending adds further skills to one’s mixological indoctrination. Instructors lead a field trip to either the Pourhouse or Ambers Brewery to teach the liquid choreography of draft-beer pouring and to the Red Square Vodka House so aspirants can tackle a guest bartending shift. After graduation, swizzle-pivoting students will test their prowess and current-events-trivia retention with a live shift at Red Square, then tap into the school’s database of bartending jobs across Canada. Daytime classes take place Mondays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for two weeks; night classes take place Mondays through Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for two weeks. Long-weekend classes will run Tuesdays to Fridays on those weeks. Tuition for both classes includes all taxes and course materials, which leaves extra resources for coveted continuing-education classes in bar-top acrobatics.

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