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Weekly Digest Calgary Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Calgary Lingguhang Balita (Mar 16–22, 2026)

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  1. Inaprubahan ng city council ang $609.5M dagdag para sa tubig para ayusin at palitan ang Bearspaw South feeder main — ginagawa ang repairs, inaasahang matatapos ang bagong linya sa Disyembre at may 14% water‑rate hike na planado sa 2027.
  2. Nakatakda ang public hearing tungkol sa pagbawi ng citywide rezoning sa susunod na linggo; 300+ ang nakapag‑sign up magsalita at 2,000+ ang nagsumite ng sulat — 306,774 residential na lote ang babalik sa low‑density rules kung ma‑repeal.
  3. Isasara ng Alberta ang Sheldon M. Chumir supervised consumption site sa Calgary at isang mobile site sa Lethbridge sa katapusan ng Hunyo at ililipat ang pondo sa recovery services.
  4. CBSA at pulisya ay nag‑deport ng dalawang lalaki (Arshdeep Singh at Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu) at nag‑isyu ng mga removal order habang iniimbestigahan ang extortion networks na target ang South Asian community; sinabi ng CBSA na may 70 removal orders.
  5. Nag‑search warrant ang RCMP sa opisina ng MHCare sa Edmonton kaugnay ng imbestigasyon sa mga kontrata sa kalusugan ng Alberta at koneksyon kay businessman Sam Mraiche.
  6. Nag‑tabla ang Alberta ng panukalang batas na higpitan ang MAID — papayagan lang sa mga malapit nang mamatay sa loob ng isang taon at maglalagay ng bagong propesyonal na parusa at limitasyon sa referrals.
  7. Sinasabi ng pag‑aaral ng ATB Financial na dagdag 1.5M barrels/day na pipeline capacity ay maaaring mag‑dagdag ng $31.4B/gta at ~112,000 trabaho sa susunod na dekada, pero kailangan ng malaking investment.
  8. Nahuhuli ang negosasyon sa mas mataas na industrial carbon pricing sa Alberta dahil sa pagtutol ng oil‑sands companies, na nagpapahina sa bahagi ng planong pang‑klima ni PM Mark Carney.
  9. Inanunsyo ni AI minister Evan Solomon sa Platform Calgary ang pederal na plano para tulungan ang Canadian AI industry — pokus sa kapital, computing at market access — at may paparating na privacy/online‑harms legislation.
  10. Tinigil ng Supreme Court ang kahilingan at tatanggapin ang challenge sa federal firearms ban (simula 2020); mahigit 2,500 models na ang nakalista bilang prohibited at may buyback/amnesty hanggang Oct. 30.
  11. Nag‑babala ang Avalanche Canada ng “extreme” avalanche danger sa timog‑kanlurang Alberta at timog‑silangang B.C.; pansamantalang isinara ang Highway 93 (Lake Louise–Jasper) at ilang mountain roads.
  12. Naaresto sa B.C. ang dalawang lalaki na pinaghihinalaang sangkot sa Dec. 10 na pagpaslang sa Ogden; sinampahan ng first‑degree murder at conspiracy charges, at may isang suspect pa (Yahya Abdullahi) na hinahanap.
  13. Nasunog ang isang high‑end car dealership sa SW Calgary nang madaling araw Lunes; 13 fire trucks ang sumagot, maraming luxury cars ang nasa loob, walang iniulat na sugatan, iniimbestigahan ang sanhi.
  14. Iniimbestigahan ng pulis ang isang kahina‑hinang bahay na sunog sa Coventry Hills (Mar 14) matapos lumabas ang video ng taong naglalakad patungo sa likuran ng bahay at may narinig na pagsabog; dalawang naka‑okupa ang naka‑labas nang ligtas.
  15. Iniimbestigahan ng RCMP ang drive‑by shooting sa QEII na ikinamatay ni 22‑anyos Birinder Singh malapit Leduc; wala pang pag‑aresto.
  16. Sinabi ng ASIRT na hindi nila ire‑recommend ang pagsasampa ng kaso laban sa pulis sa pagkamatay ng bagong silang na sanggol matapos ang pag‑aresto ng ina noong 2024, pero binatikos ang pagtrato at kakulangan sa pangangalaga.
  17. Kinasuhan ang isang 42‑taong‑gulang na lalaki mula Calgary matapos makumpiska ng RCMP sa Cochrane ang malaking dami ng droga (1.4 kg + 2.7 kg natagpuan), tinatayang $450,000 street value, at $6,798 cash.
  18. Aabot ng milyon‑milyong dolyar ang aabutin para ma‑rebuild ang Taber’s dalawang ice rinks pagkatapos ng Zamboni explosion — paunang estimate $11M para sa malaking rink — at nanalo ang Taber ng $50,000 provincial Kraft Hockeyville prize.
  19. Inaasahan ng Banff at Parks Canada ang panibagong tourism boom dahil sa pag‑renew ng Canada Strong pass; Banff nag‑ulila ng halos 7M vehicle visits at 13% pagtaas ng bisita noong nakaraang tag‑init.
  20. Inilatag ng Calgary Stampede ang 20‑taong master plan para gawing year‑round entertainment district ang Stampede Park, kabilang ang demolisyon ng Saddledome at Big Four at bagong multi‑use developments.
  21. Pinili ng NHL ang Calgary, Edmonton at Prague bilang host cities ng 2028 World Cup of Hockey — semi at final sa Edmonton; inaasahang $375M economic impact para sa Alberta.
  22. Naka‑debut na si Victor Olofsson bilang Flame at nag‑goal sa 4–1 panalo ng Calgary laban sa Florida (Mar 20); Dustin Wolf may 24 saves.
  23. Si Leon Draisaitl ng Edmonton Oilers ay inaasahang hindi makalalaro sa natitirang bahagi ng regular season dahil sa lower‑body injury, mawawala sa huling 14 laro bago playoffs.
  24. Umabot sa semifinals ang koponang babae ng Canada (Kerri Einarson) sa Women’s World Curling sa Calgary matapos makumpleto ang pool play na 10–2.

Source Articles (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