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Agression à St. Albert, Politique des Pipelines et Surge de Criminalité Juvenile — Votre Mardi à Calgary

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⚖️ Criminalité & Sécurité

  1. Une attaque haineuse inquiète la communauté. Un homme a été accusé d'agression aggravée après qu'un fidèle de la mosquée de St. Albert a été suivi et agressé après les prières du vendredi. Cet incident soulève des inquiétudes concernant la sécurité lors des pratiques religieuses dans une communauté qui valorise sa diversité.
  2. Une frayeur dans un supermarché à Lethbridge. La police de Lethbridge a inculpé un homme pour agression sexuelle après qu'il a supposément touché inappropriément des femmes dans les parkings de supermarchés. Les autorités estiment qu'il pourrait y avoir d'autres victimes. Si vous avez rencontré quelque chose de similaire, n'hésitez pas à vous exprimer et à aider les autres à rester en sécurité !
  3. Criminalité juvénile en hausse. La police de Calgary signale une tendance préoccupante : les jeunes commettent plus de crimes violents que jamais, avec des incidents presque doublés entre 2014 et 2024. Est-ce un appel à la vigilance pour nos communautés afin de mettre en place des systèmes de soutien plus solides pour nos jeunes ?

💼 Affaires & Économie

  1. Demande de pétrole en plein essor ! South Bow Corp. constate une forte augmentation de la demande pour les expéditions de pétrole vers la côte du Golfe des États-Unis, influencée par des événements géopolitiques récents. Avec un débit moyen de 616 000 barils par jour au premier trimestre 2026, c'est un rappel opportun de la nature interconnectée de nos économies.
  2. Acheteurs potentiels, attention ! Alors que les prix des condos à Calgary chutent, les experts mettent en garde contre la hausse des frais qui pourraient affecter votre investissement. Si vous envisagez un condo, cela pourrait être un moment décisif pour réfléchir à votre budget à long terme !
  3. Crise de sécurité routière ! Calgary se dirige vers un nombre record de décès sur la route, avec près de 8 700 accidents survenus cette année seulement, faisant déjà 10 victimes. Est-ce le moment de renforcer la réglementation et la conscience communautaire ?

📢 Mairie

  1. Zone de transport gratuit en voie de disparition ? La zone de transport gratuit de Calgary est un pas plus près de son dernier appel, et beaucoup se demandent comment cela impactera les résidents à faible revenu. C'est un grand changement qui pourrait affecter votre trajet matinal !
  2. Remaniement fédéral des pipelines. Le gouvernement fédéral souhaite transférer la supervision des projets de pipelines à l’Organisme de réglementation de l’énergie du Canada, changeant de cap par rapport aux politiques précédentes. Comment cela affectera-t-il le secteur énergétique déjà en plein essor de l'Alberta ? Restez à l'écoute !

🌿 Communauté & Culture

  1. Une tradition cyclique en jeu. Un salon de trains miniatures local suscite de la nostalgie et de la fierté alors que des passionnés se réunissent pour présenter leur passion. L'événement met en avant l'importance des liens communautaires et du maintien des traditions vivantes !
  2. De l'accueil familial au CFL. Rencontrez Dante Daniels, qui a transformé son enfance difficile en motivation, jouant maintenant en tant que joueur de ligne serrée rookie. Son histoire est un rappel que la résilience triomphe contre vents et marées, inspirant chacun d'entre nous !

🎉 Histoires inspirantes

  1. Celebrini sur la grande scène ! Macklin Celebrini dirige l'équipe de hockey du Canada pour les championnats du monde, tout juste sorti d'une saison NHL record. Bravo à montrer au monde ce que les Calgaryens ont dans le ventre !

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Separatist activist quits chamber of commerce amid Centurion Project probes

Tim Hoven spoke at several events held by the group at the centre of allegations of abuse of Alberta's voter list.

General May 8, 2026

Second bear encounter adds to warnings, closure in Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks has closed Tryst Lake parking lot, and issued a warning for Mount Shark Road and Mount Engadine Lodge in Spray Valley Provincial Park after a person was bluff charged by a bear in the area.

General May 8, 2026

ASIRT investigating after Calgary police dog bites teen

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after an on-duty police dog bit a teenage girl early Sunday morning at Glamorgan School, resulting in her being transported to hospital.

General May 8, 2026

Surge pricing or higher costs for longer rides? Calgary Transit considering fare structure changes

Calgary Transit is considering Uber-like surge pricing that could see riders pay higher fares at certain times of the day, as well as pay more to travel farther across the city. The agency will consult riders in the months ahead, before submitting a new fare strategy for approval early next year.

General May 8, 2026

Reforms should target disinformation that undermines voters' trust, says elections chief

The head of Elections Canada says the Liberals' proposed electoral reform law doesn't adequately address concerns about bad actors attempting to sow doubt about the country's electoral system.

General May 8, 2026

After his personal info may have been exposed by Alberta separatists, Kenney says he thinks it was no accident

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says he is taking security precautions and mulling civil action.

General May 8, 2026

Fewer Albertans dying due to COVID-19, statistics show. But experts warn the risk isn’t gone

Alberta’s COVID-19 death toll continues to decline. While the trend is positive news, experts warn most of these deaths are still preventable and the threat is far from over.

General May 8, 2026

This woman’s identity was stolen in a CRA hack. Why hasn’t the impostor been charged in her case?

A B.C. nurse whose identity was stolen after her Canada Revenue Agency account was hacked says the CRA seems uninterested in pursuing the impostor who stole the public’s money after receiving a bogus refund in her name.

General May 8, 2026
From foster care to CFL: Dante Daniels’ journey

From foster care to CFL: Dante Daniels’ journey

Dante Daniels is the first to admit he was an emotional kid. He was so quick to tears, he says, that his foster family used to jokingly tease him whenever the waterworks started.

Sports May 8, 2026

1 year post cellphone ban in Quebec schools, here's how these students are adjusting

Back in late August, Lester B. Pearson High School student Adyson Miniaci didn't know what to expect during her final year of school with no cellphone. Months later, she says the cellphone ban resulted in her spending her lunches making new friends and trying different school activities.

General May 8, 2026

Manitoba's only potash mine nears commercial production after nearly 20 years of planning

The only potash mine in Manitoba plans to begin commercial production next month after nearly two decades of development.

General May 8, 2026

Referendum bid by Alberta separatists stuck in legal limbo, even if petition has enough names

A legal case brought by First Nations over treaty rights prompted a temporary injunction in April. What happens next?

General May 8, 2026

Appeal court increases sentence for Alberta man who cut off woman's finger, forced her to eat it

An appeal court in Alberta has nearly doubled the sentence for a man who cut off a woman's finger and then forced her to eat her own severed digit, saying in a ruling that the original judge downplayed the victim's suffering and terror.

General May 8, 2026

University of Alberta among Canadian universities targeted in cyberattack

The University of Alberta is among more than 9,000 educational institutions implicated in a cybersecurity breach that caused chaos on campuses across Canada and beyond.

General May 8, 2026

RCMP pilot sees officers once again live in remote part of northeastern Alberta that they serve

For the first time in nearly two decades, RCMP officers who serve in a remote part of northeastern Alberta will once again be living next to the residents of the region they serve. As part of a six-month pilot project launched last month, Mounties are now living in Conklin, a hamlet located more than 150 kilometres south of Fort McMurray.

General May 8, 2026

One model train show, years of pride on the line

Supertrain, one of Canada's largest model train shows, drew more than 100 exhibitors to Calgary this year. Among them was Calgary Model Trainmen, showcasing an evolving railroad layout built over two decades. The club came hoping to win the best layout award, but for some members, this hobby means more than a trophy.

General May 8, 2026

Danielle Smith says she hopes MOU can be finalized in 'next number of days'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she hopes the memorandum of understanding between her province and the federal government can be completed soon because Albertans need to see that "Canada can work."

General May 8, 2026

After more than a year of litigation, former AHS CEO’s wrongful dismissal lawsuit has much to sort out

Civil cases, especially complex ones, can take years to weave through the legal system. But 14 months after Athana Mentzelopoulos launched her wrongful dismissal suit, many Albertans may wonder about the status of the high-profile case.

General May 8, 2026
Calgary on pace to set new record for number of deaths on city roads

Calgary on pace to set new record for number of deaths on city roads

Calgary is on pace to set a new record for the number of people killed on the city's roads in 2026, and reducing the disturbing trend will take time, one researcher says.

Traffic May 8, 2026
As condo prices fall, potential buyers should factor in rising fees, experts say

As condo prices fall, potential buyers should factor in rising fees, experts say

Condo prices have steadily fallen over the past year, leaving first-time buyers in a good position. But condo fees are rising and special assessments are becoming more common.

Consumer May 8, 2026

Calgary's free fare zone one step closer to last stop

A mainstay along Seventh Avenue for the last four decades, Calgary's CTrain free fare zone could soon be eliminated. City council now gets the final say.

General May 8, 2026
Pipeline company Enbridge unfazed by rival oil shipping projects

Pipeline company Enbridge unfazed by rival oil shipping projects

Oil and gas pipeline company Enbridge says its unfazed by rival expansions likely to jockey for oilsands producers' business, adding stepped-up competition is a good sign.

Money May 8, 2026

Ottawa proposes suite of measures to streamline project approvals, complete review process within 1 year

The federal government is proposing legislative changes to streamline the review process for major projects, including energy projects such as pipelines. The changes are aimed at completing these reviews within a year.

General May 8, 2026
Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for worlds

Celebrini headlines Canada’s roster for worlds

Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks headlines Canada's roster for the world hockey championships in Switzerland.

Sports May 8, 2026

B.C. shopper worries about rise of online retailers as liquidation starts at Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores

Winnipeg-based clothing retailer Warehouse One is moving to liquidate all of its 128 stores, including Bootlegger.

General May 8, 2026
Working through differences with Ottawa key to quelling Alberta separatism: Danielle Smith

Working through differences with Ottawa key to quelling Alberta separatism: Danielle Smith

Danielle Smith said she's always taken separatism seriously and has spoken with Carney, who was in the UK 'at the time that Brexit was not taken as seriously by political leaders.'

Politics May 8, 2026
Calgary-based South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast

Calgary-based South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast

Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow says the recent turmoil in the middle east has customers clamouring for more oil from its pipeline network.

Money May 8, 2026
Calgary police report an increase in violent crime committed by youth

Calgary police report an increase in violent crime committed by youth

The latest stats from Calgary police show a disturbing trend involving youth crime in the city — it has shifted away from property crime and towards more violent crimes.

Crime May 8, 2026
Feds want pipeline projects reviewed by energy regulator instead of impact agency

Feds want pipeline projects reviewed by energy regulator instead of impact agency

The proposal would undo the move the Liberals made eight years ago to create the Impact Assessment Agency as a one-stop shop for all national project reviews.

Politics May 8, 2026
Attack after Friday prayers at St. Albert mosque leads to aggravated assault charge

Attack after Friday prayers at St. Albert mosque leads to aggravated assault charge

The victim and his wife were leaving Friday prayers at the Muslim Association of St. Albert when another man allegedly drove up, blocked their vehicle and began shouting.

Crime May 8, 2026
Lethbridge police charge man with sexual assault, say there may be more victims

Lethbridge police charge man with sexual assault, say there may be more victims

Lethbridge police have charged a man from Fort Macleod with sexually assaulting two women and say they believe there may be more victims.

Crime May 8, 2026