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Weekly Digest Calgary Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Bản Tin Tuần Calgary (16–22 Tháng 3, 2026)

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  1. Hội đồng thành phố đã phê duyệt tăng 609,5 triệu đô la cho hệ thống nước để sửa và thay đường ống cấp Bearspaw South — sửa chữa đang tiến hành, thay đường ống hoàn tất dự kiến vào tháng 12 và tăng giá nước 14% dự kiến năm 2027.
  2. Phiên điều trần công khai về hủy bỏ quy hoạch toàn thành phố sẽ diễn ra tuần tới với hơn 300 người đăng ký phát biểu và hơn 2.000 góp ý bằng văn bản; nếu hủy, 306.774 lô nhà sẽ trở lại quy định mật độ thấp.
  3. Chính quyền Alberta sẽ đóng cửa điểm sử dụng thuốc được giám sát Sheldon M. Chumir ở Calgary và một dịch vụ di động ở Lethbridge vào cuối tháng 6, chuyển kinh phí sang dịch vụ hỗ trợ phục hồi.
  4. CBSA và cảnh sát đã trục xuất hai người (Arshdeep Singh và Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu) và ban hành nhiều lệnh trục xuất trong cuộc điều tra mạng lưới tống tiền nhắm vào cộng đồng Nam Á; CBSA nói họ đã ban hành 70 lệnh trục xuất trên toàn quốc.
  5. RCMP thực thi lệnh khám xét tại văn phòng MHCare ở Edmonton trong cuộc điều tra liên quan hợp đồng y tế của Alberta và liên quan doanh nhân Sam Mraiche.
  6. Alberta đề xuất dự luật thắt chặt quyền tiếp cận hỗ trợ y tế kết thúc cuộc sống (MAID), chỉ cho người có khả năng tử vong trong vòng một năm và tăng hình phạt cho bác sĩ vi phạm.
  7. Nghiên cứu của ATB Financial cho rằng tăng công suất đường ống có thể tăng sản lượng dầu thêm 1,5 triệu thùng/ngày, đem về khoảng 31,4 tỷ đô la GDP hàng năm và tạo khoảng 112.000 việc làm trong 10 năm tới — nhưng cần đầu tư lớn.
  8. Đàm phán về mức giá carbon công nghiệp với Alberta trễ hạn và gặp phản đối từ các công ty cát dầu, đe doạ kế hoạch khí hậu của Thủ tướng Mark Carney.
  9. Bộ trưởng AI liên bang Evan Solomon gặp doanh nghiệp Calgary công bố kế hoạch hỗ trợ ngành AI tập trung vào vốn, khả năng tính toán và thị trường, đồng thời có kế hoạch luật về quyền riêng tư và tác hại trực tuyến.
  10. Tòa án Tối cao sẽ xét kháng cáo lệnh cấm súng của liên bang (bắt đầu 2020), hiện phạm vi hơn 2.500 mẫu; chương trình mua lại/amnesty kéo dài tới 30/10.
  11. Avalanche Canada cảnh báo nguy cơ tuyết lở “cực đoan” ở một số vùng tây nam Alberta và đông nam B.C.; một số đường núi (như Highway 93 Lake Louise–Jasper) tạm đóng do mưa to và tuyết mạnh.
  12. Hai người bị liên quan đến vụ ám sát ngày 10/12 ở Ogden bị bắt tại B.C. với cáo trạng giết người cấp một và âm mưu, còn một nghi can thứ tư (Yahya Abdullahi) vẫn đang bị truy tìm.
  13. Một đại lý ôtô cao cấp ở tây nam Calgary cháy sáng thứ Hai, 13 xe chữa cháy tham gia, nhiều xe sang bị thiệt hại, không có thương vong, nguyên nhân đang điều tra.
  14. Cảnh sát điều tra vụ cháy nghi ngờ ở Coventry Hills (14/3) sau khi video giám sát cho thấy người chạy mang vật giống can nhiên liệu và có tiếng nổ; hai người trong nhà thoát an toàn.
  15. RCMP điều tra vụ xả súng khi đang lái xe trên QEII khiến Birinder Singh, 22 tuổi, thiệt mạng gần Leduc; ba bạn cùng xe sống sót và chưa có bắt giữ.
  16. ASIRT khuyến nghị không truy tố cảnh sát trong cái chết trẻ sơ sinh sau vụ bắt giữ một phụ nữ mang thai vào 2024, nhưng phê bình cách trạm cảnh sát xử lý và thái độ thiếu chăm sóc.
  17. RCMP Cochrane buộc tội một người đàn ông 42 tuổi (Calgary) sau khi thu giữ lượng lớn ma tuý — nhiều kg fentanyl, cocaine, meth — trị giá ước tính khoảng 450.000 đô la và 6.798 đô la tiền mặt.
  18. Chi phí phục hồi hai sân băng ở Taber sau vụ nổ Zamboni tháng 12 là hàng triệu đô la — ước tính khoảng 11 triệu để sửa sân lớn và cần thêm tiền cho sân thứ hai; Taber nhận giải 50.000 đô la ở giải Kraft Hockeyville tỉnh.
  19. Banff kỳ vọng mùa du lịch bùng nổ khác khi Canada Strong pass được gia hạn; thị trấn ghi nhận gần 7 triệu lượt xe vào khu vực và Parks Canada báo tăng 13% khách trong mùa hè khi vé miễn phí có hiệu lực.
  20. Calgary Stampede công bố kế hoạch 20 năm để biến Stampede Park thành khu giải trí hoạt động quanh năm, đề xuất phá bỏ Saddledome và Big Four và xây khu chức năng mới.
  21. NHL chọn Calgary, Edmonton và Prague đăng cai World Cup of Hockey 2028 — bán kết và chung kết ở Rogers Place (Edmonton); ban tổ chức ước tính tạo ra khoảng 375 triệu đô la cho Alberta.
  22. Victor Olofsson, tân binh Flames, ghi bàn đầu tiên cho Calgary và giúp đội thắng Florida Panthers 4–1 (20/3); Dustin Wolf bắt 24 pha cản phá và Flames có hai thắng liền.
  23. Tiền đạo ngôi sao Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl dự kiến nghỉ phần còn lại của mùa giải thường do chấn thương phần dưới cơ thể, vắng mặt 14 trận cuối trước khi playoffs bắt đầu.
  24. Đội curling nữ của Kerri Einarson bước vào bán kết Giải vô địch thế giới tại Calgary sau khi kết thúc vòng bảng với thành tích 10–2 và được đi thẳng vào bán kết.

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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