1. Oilers recap: Connor McDavid had three assists in a 3-1 win over Nashville (Mar 15) but Edmonton also lost 3-2 in OT to St. Louis (Robert Thomas scored with 9 seconds left); Leon Draisaitl left the Predators game early with an undisclosed injury.
2. Stollery Children’s Hospital’s ECMO team earned ELSO platinum Centre of Excellence status — Edmonton’s program is now the only children’s hospital in Canada with that recognition.
3. Hawrelak Park reopens after a 3-year overhaul: most of the 68-hectare park is open with a new playground, lakefront promenade, paved multi-use trails and year-round washrooms; grand reopening planned May 30.
4. Valley Line West LRT work will close 102 Avenue between 107 St and 102 St from Mar 16 for phased construction through 2026 — pedestrians still have access; bike lanes moved to 103 Ave.
5. Parole Board denies temporary leave for Mark Twitchell (convicted in the 2008 Mill Woods murder), citing potential psychological impact on victims; he remains at Bowden Institution.
6. Fatal shooting on Hwy 2 near Leduc: RCMP say a driver in a 2012 black Honda Civic was fatally shot Mar 14 after a pickup pulled up beside the car; suspect vehicle (white/grey dirty pickup) fled and investigators ask for dashcam tips.
7. A six-year-old in Airdrie was struck by a vehicle that then fled (minor injuries); police later found and seized a gold Acura SUV and seek witnesses (call Airdrie RCMP).
8. Alberta raised traffic fines Mar 13: up to 50% higher for severe offences (e.g., careless driving now $852) and distracted driving tickets increased 30% (from $300 to $390); demerit points unchanged for now.
9. Alberta launched a municipal inspection into Calgary’s handling of the Bearspaw feeder main after a second major failure; David Goldie will lead the probe and it may run until fall.
10. Court rejects injunction from Alberta teachers over the back-to-work law that ended last fall’s strike — judge said pausing the law would create chaos, but a full court challenge proceeds in September.
11. Review into Grey Nuns ER death of Prashant Shreekumar (Dec) made 16 recommendations including more staff and an accountability framework; family wants clear funding and timelines.
12. Edmonton woman Delana Rovensky (blood type O) urgently seeks a living kidney donor on World Kidney Day — she’s on dialysis and told the public she faces a 5–9 year wait on the deceased-donor list.
13. Southwest Edmonton landowners erected a blockade after MAGA Energy allegedly missed 3 years of lease payments and the owners terminated the lease; the Alberta Energy Regulator says agreements are private.
14. Ponoka dealership sale gone wrong: an Edmonton family bought a nearly $40,000 Ford F-150 in Oct 2025 that RCMP later seized as stolen; buyer says insurance won’t cover and charges have been laid.
15. CRTC is banning extra fees to activate, change or cancel internet and cellphone plans — expected to make it easier and cheaper to switch providers in the coming months.
16. Investigation finds horses exported to Japan for slaughter (shipments from Edmonton/Winnipeg) suffered injuries and some deaths in 2024–25; animal groups urge a ban on live air exports and the CFIA says it’s reviewing compliance.
17. World Baseball Classic: Canada faces the U.S. in the quarterfinals with Alberta ties — pitcher Michael Soroka (Calgary) set to start; Canada advanced past pool play for the first time.
18. Women’s World Curling Championship in Calgary runs through Mar 22 at WinSport; Team Canada (skip Kerri Einarson) opens vs Sweden and organisers expect about $11M in tourism benefit.
19. Alberta Chamber survey: 50% of respondents say separation talk is an important issue and 28% say it’s impacting their business — many cite uncertainty and reduced investment confidence.
20. Severe winds blew across Alberta Mar 15 (gusts up to 121 km/h in Two Hills), causing power outages and damage — Swan Hills School lost part of its roof and moved students to online learning while structures are inspected.
21. Allan Legere, New Brunswick’s convicted serial killer known as the “Monster of the Miramichi,” died at Edmonton Institution at age 78; CSC will review circumstances.
22. Edmonton’s single-use bylaw results: single-use bag use down ~80% at drive-thrus since July 2023 and utensils down 27%, but takeout containers up 74% and disposable cups saw little change.
23. Alberta budget includes $44M for planning 10 new schools in Edmonton — projects aim to create about 8,400 student spaces (timelines and construction costs TBD).
24. Edmonton Police warn sextortion targeting youth is rising: nearly 1,000 reports from 2018–2025 and 168 last year; most victims are 13–16 and parents are urged to watch for secrecy or anxiety and report incidents.