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Weekly Digest Calgary Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Resumen semanal de Calgary — 16 a 22 mar 2026

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  1. El ayuntamiento aprobó 609.5 M$ adicionales para reparar y mejorar la red de agua; se construye una nueva conducción de 22 km y se espera reemplazar la tubería para diciembre, con posible aumento tarifario en 2027.
  2. Comienza la audiencia pública sobre la revocación del cambio de zonificación en toda la ciudad: más de 300 inscritos y 306,774 propiedades residenciales podrían volver a zonificación de baja densidad (68% de los lotes).
  3. El Calgary Stampede presentó su plan maestro a 20 años para convertir Stampede Park en un distrito cultural y de entretenimiento durante todo el año, incluyendo la demolición del Saddledome.
  4. Calgary y Edmonton (con Praga) serán sedes de la Copa del Mundo de Hockey 2028 en febrero; el evento podría generar ~375 M$ y cerca de 172,000 noches de hotel en Alberta.
  5. La renovación del pase Canada Strong prevé otra temporada turística intensa en Banff; el año pasado hubo cerca de siete millones de vehículos en la localidad y un aumento del 13% de visitantes durante el periodo del pase.
  6. Alberta cerrará el sitio de consumo supervisado Sheldon M. Chumir en Calgary y una unidad móvil en Lethbridge a fines de junio, reasignando fondos a servicios de recuperación; quedan tres sitios en la provincia.
  7. La investigación sobre extorsiones en la comunidad del sur de Asia llevó a CBSA a abrir 372 pesquisas migratorias, emitir 70 órdenes de expulsión y ejecutar al menos 35 deportaciones (incluidos Arshdeep Singh y Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu).
  8. La RCMP registró las oficinas de MHCare en Edmonton en una investigación sobre contratación pública en salud; el empresario Sam Mraiche y contratos provinciales están bajo examen.
  9. Alberta propuso un proyecto de ley para restringir el acceso a la muerte asistida (MAID) a quienes tengan una expectativa de vida de menos de un año y para imponer sanciones provinciales nuevas.
  10. Estudio de ATB: aumentar la capacidad de oleoductos podría subir la producción en 1.5 M barriles/día, añadir en promedio 31.4 G$ anuales al PIB y crear ~112,000 empleos en diez años, pero exigiría inversiones masivas (~140 G$).
  11. El regulador de energía proyecta un gran aumento de la generación eléctrica hacia 2050; la mayor parte de la nueva capacidad vendrá del viento (50–150 GW) y los centros de datos aportarán una demanda significativa y variable.
  12. El gobierno federal presentó medidas para apoyar la industria de IA en Canadá sobre tres pilares: capital, potencia de cómputo y consumidores, y trabajará en leyes de privacidad y daños en línea.
  13. La Corte Suprema escuchará el recurso contra la prohibición federal de miles de modelos de armas «estilo militar» (la lista supera las 2,500 variedades); el programa de recompra está en marcha.
  14. Dos hombres fueron arrestados en Columbia Británica y acusados de asesinato en primer grado por un tiroteo en Calgary el 10 de diciembre que mató a Feysal Osman Abul‑Aziz; buscan a un cuarto sospechoso, Yahya Abdullahi (22).
  15. Un tiroteo desde un vehículo en la QEII cerca de Leduc terminó con la muerte de Birinder Singh, 22 años; los testigos están traumatizados y aún no hay arrestos.
  16. Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) se perderá el resto de la temporada regular (14 partidos hasta el 16 de abril) por una lesión en la parte baja del cuerpo.
  17. El nuevo de los Flames, Victor Olofsson, marcó su primer gol con Calgary en la victoria 4‑1 sobre Florida; Dustin Wolf consiguió su 20ª victoria.
  18. Nikita Kucherov sumó 2 goles y 2 asistencias para que Tampa Bay venciera a Edmonton 5‑2 y superara a Connor McDavid en la tabla de artilleros.
  19. Avalanche Canada alertó de peligro de avalanchas «extremo» en partes del suroeste de Alberta y sureste de BC; se cerraron temporalmente carreteras de montaña y se esperan fuertes lluvias/nieve.
  20. La policía de Calgary investiga un incendio en Coventry Hills como sospechoso tras imágenes que muestran a una persona en la zona y una posible explosión; dos ocupantes salieron ilesos.
  21. RCMP en Cochrane acusó a un hombre de 42 años por tráfico de drogas tras incautar 1.4–2.7 kg de sustancias con valor estimado de 450,000$ y casi 6,800$ en efectivo.
  22. El organismo de control policial (ASIRT) no recomendó cargos contra agentes tras la muerte del bebé de una usuaria de drogas detenida, pero criticó la actitud y el manejo del caso por parte del destacamento.
  23. Alumnos de 3.º y 4.º grado de Edmonton presentaron diseños para un futuro hospital pediátrico Stollery; la campaña de recaudación "No Bounds" continúa para financiar el proyecto.

Articulos Fuente (50)

Calgary water use climbs above city threshold for 1st time since restrictions imposed

Calgary and surrounding communities used 504 million litres of water on Sunday, ending a six-day streak of water use under the city-imposed daily threshold of 500 million litres.

Canada Mar 16, 2026

Protesters fear ‘American-style’ 2-tiered health care is coming to Canada

Dozens of protestors gathered outside the office of their local Liberal MP, in cities across Canada on Monday to call on the federal government to protect public health care.

Politics Mar 16, 2026

Three-time CFL all-star Tom Brown dies at 89

Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown, a three-time CFL all-star who won a Grey Cup with the B.C. Lions in 1964, has died, the team said Monday. He was 89.

Sports Mar 16, 2026

Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxes

Unpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a long-standing issue, with Alberta's rural communities owed more than $250 million as of last year.

Economy Mar 16, 2026

Estimated cost of rebuilding Taber’s only ice rinks in the millions after explosion

A bit of relief surfaced over the weekend when Taber won $50,000 as the provincial winner in this year's Kraft Hockeyville competition.

Canada Mar 16, 2026

Calgary, Edmonton and Prague to host 2028 World Cup of Hockey

The NHL announced the cities of Calgary and Edmonton, along with Prague in the Czech Republic, have been chosen to co-host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.

Sports Mar 16, 2026

High-end Calgary car dealership goes up in flames

The Calgary Fire Department is investigating after a small, high-end car dealership was destroyed in an early morning fire on Monday. 

Canada Mar 16, 2026

Oilers ‘offence by committee’ sinks Sharks 5-3

Adam Henrique earned a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers were able to rally without star forward Leon Draisaitl to pick up a huge 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

Sports Mar 17, 2026

Alberta’s Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government

The premier travelled to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in 2025 to discuss potential collaborations on energy development, artificial intelligence and more.

Economy Mar 17, 2026

Passengers recount QEII drive-by shooting that killed Edmonton man: ‘No one deserves this’

Three childhood friends were on a trip from Edmonton to Banff when their car was shot at while they drove down the QEII south of Leduc, killing 22-year-old Birinder Singh.

Crime Mar 17, 2026

Edmonton clinical trial offers hope to people suffering ‘most severe pains known to mankind’

A new U of A clinical trial is testing ultra-early Gamma Knife surgery to stop trigeminal neuralgia before permanent brain changes and years of devastating pain.

Health Mar 17, 2026

Edmonton aims to kibosh restrictive covenants in name of grocery access, food affordability

Restrictive covenants are common in the grocery industry to prevent competition, but Edmonton's city council is asking the province to change the rules so food is more affordable.

Consumer Mar 17, 2026

Danielle Smith hopes to balance Alberta budget even with moderate oil prices

Danielle Smith addressed the Rural Municipalities of Alberta conference, hearing concerns on everything from health care access to infrastructure woes and unpaid oil and gas taxes.

Politics Mar 17, 2026

Calgary councillor looks to make northeast intersection safer: ‘It is dangerous’

Twelve-year-old Bentley St. John was on his way to school when he was hit by a white vehicle in a marked crosswalk at Taradale Drive and Taravista Way.

Traffic Mar 17, 2026

Migraine sufferers in southern Alberta struggle to find affordable treatments

While southern Alberta's famous Chinooks are famous for the warm weather they bring, for some they are also infamous for the 'pounding, throbbing' headaches that accompany them.

Health Mar 17, 2026

Disability advocates, NDP call on province to boost accessibility standards in Alberta

'We are the only minority group that you can join at any time. So people with dignity now may not have that dignity later if we do not pass this bill right away.'

Perspectives Mar 17, 2026

Calgary man charged after RCMP seize ‘significant’ amount of drugs, cash

RCMP estimate the total value of the drugs seized, including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and carfentanil, at approximately $450,000.

Crime Mar 17, 2026

Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source

A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.

Economy Mar 17, 2026

Calgary city council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgrades

The move brings the total cost associated with Calgary's Bearspaw feeder main to $439 million, which includes $381 million to pay for the replacement project.

Canada Mar 17, 2026

Injured Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl out for rest of season

Standout Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of what the team called a lower-body injury.

Sports Mar 17, 2026

‘Admin nights’ an antidote to procrastination while catching up with friends

More Canadians are holding 'admin nights' — gathering with friends while each person tackles tasks like paying bills, applying for jobs, answering emails and booking appointments.

Lifestyle Mar 17, 2026

Federal government looking to support Canada’s AI industry

The federal government is looking to do more to support the AI industry as it begins to implement a regulatory framework to protect Canadians.

Tech Mar 18, 2026

Police investigating Northeast Calgary fire believed to be suspicious

Calgary Fire was called to the 13000 block of Coventry Hills Way NE around 4:40 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, for a structure fire.

Crime Mar 18, 2026

Alberta residents, small business owners struggle with soaring gas prices

The soaring cost of gasoline is already draining hundreds of dollars in extra costs from the wallets of some Alberta small business owners.

Economy Mar 18, 2026

Alberta train collision near Taber prompts safety reminders amid concerning driver trends

A train collided with an unloaded semi-truck on Tuesday, and while nobody was injured, experts and police are again calling for heightened safety around the tracks.

Canada Mar 18, 2026

CBSA says efforts to ‘disrupt extortion networks’ led to 70 removal orders

The agency says that as of last Thursday, it had issued a total of 70 removal orders on various inadmissibility grounds, and 35 have been enforced.

Canada Mar 18, 2026

Alberta moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying

The UCP government introduced a bill stipulating only those likely to die of natural causes within a year would be eligible for medical assistance in dying.

Politics Mar 18, 2026

The Calgary Stampede unveils 20-year ‘master plan’ for Stampede Park

The board of the Calgary Stampede has unveiled its vision for how Stampede Park will change over the next 20 years to make it a year-round destination.

Economy Mar 18, 2026

Carney climate plan at risk as Canadian oil companies stress need to boost production

A key plank of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate plan is unlikely to hit its implementation date, raising new doubts about Canada meeting its climate change goals.

Environment Mar 18, 2026

Oilers get total team effort to beat Sharks 5-3

The Edmonton Oilers knew the challenge was to come together as a unit after learning their star forward Leon Draisaitl will be out for the remainder of the regular season.

Sports Mar 18, 2026

Bobrovsky perfect as Panthers blank Oilers 4-0

Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season as the Florida Panthers continued to plague Edmonton, emerging with a 4-0 victory over the Oilers on Thursday in a rematch of the last two Stanley Cup finals.

Sports Mar 19, 2026

ASIRT not recommending charges against police in death of drug user’s baby

The report said she was brought to the Lloydminster RCMP detachment and booked into cells. It said a prisoner report was drawn up, without detailing her potential pregnancy.

Crime Mar 19, 2026

Canada Strong pass expected to help fuel another booming tourism season in Banff

While Ottawa's renewal of the Canada Strong pass for another year is expected to fuel another boom in visitors to Banff, concerns are also being raised about overtourism.

Economy Mar 19, 2026

New research says Canada needs to do more to address growing electricity demand

A new report says Canada needs to do more to increase electricity production as population and industrial demand is expected to increase.

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Edmonton students submit designs for standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital

Students at an Edmonton elementary school are showing off their designs of what new hospital rooms at the standalone Stollery Children's Hospital could look like.

Health Mar 19, 2026

Public hearing on repealing citywide rezoning set to begin at Calgary city hall next week

Citywide rezoning was approved by the previous council, and changed Calgary's base residential zoning to allow for more housing types on a single residential property.

Canada Mar 19, 2026

South Asian extortion investigation in Alberta leads to 2 men deported from Canada

The Edmonton Police Service said it began to see a small resurgence in alleged extortion incidents after Project Gaslight concluded in 2024.

Crime Mar 19, 2026

RCMP search MHCare, company linked to Alberta health corruption probe

MHCare Medical, a medical supply company caught up in allegations of corruption involving Alberta surgical contracts, had its office in Edmonton searched by the RCMP.

Health Mar 19, 2026

Calgary water use dips back into the ‘risky red zone’

The city of Calgary says the amount of water residents used on Wednesday was slightly above the sustainable level while the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is shut down for repairs.

Health Mar 19, 2026

Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge of Ottawa’s firearms ban

A not-for-profit advocacy organization, firearm owners, businesses, hunters, and recreational and sport shooters have appealed lower court rulings that upheld the ban.

Canada Mar 19, 2026

Deportation of extortion suspects welcome news to Alberta’s South Asian community

Members of Alberta's South Asian community are welcoming news that two men, believed to be related to crimes of extortion targeting the community, have been deported.

Crime Mar 20, 2026

Boosting oil production could ramp up Canada’s GDP and jobs, study suggests

Canada may have the ability to substantially raise its GDP and add thousands of new jobs by building more oil pipeline infrastructure, a new study suggests.

Canada Mar 20, 2026

Alberta government closing Calgary, Lethbridge supervised drug consumption sites

The government of Alberta says the controversial supervised consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge will be closing down at the end of June.

Health Mar 20, 2026

Avalanche Canada warns of ‘extreme’ danger in parts of southern Alberta and B.C.

Avalanche Canada is warning of very dangerous avalanche conditions in a large swath of southern Alberta and British Columbia and is recommending people stay out of the backcountry.

Weather Mar 20, 2026

Florida Panthers keep beating on Edmonton Oilers

It doesn't matter how their own season has gone this year, the Florida Panthers weren't going to miss out on a chance to cause the Edmonton Oilers further misery.

Sports Mar 20, 2026

2 men suspected in Calgary murder arrested in B.C., another individual wanted

Two men who were released from custody last December in connection a murder in Calgary have been arrested in British Columbia, police say.

Crime Mar 20, 2026

Kucherov shines for Lightning in win over Oilers

Nikita Kucherov had two goals and two assists to move two points ahead of Connor McDavid for the league scoring lead as the Tampa Bay Lightning won their third game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday.

Sports Mar 22, 2026

Canada’s Einarson into world curling semifinals

Kerri Einarson's curling team was playoff sharp in a 6-5 win over Japan to reach the women's world curling championship semifinals.

Sports Mar 21, 2026

Olofsson scores first with Flames in 4-1 win

Victor Olofsson's first goal as a Flame was the winner as Calgary defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1 in NHL action on Friday.

Sports Mar 21, 2026

Flames’ Victor Olofsson making most of opportunity


Going from first to nearly worst has been an adjustment for Victor Olofsson after coming to Calgary from the Colorado Avalanche, but he's handled it like a pro.

Sports Mar 21, 2026