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Weekly Digest Edmonton Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Bulletin hebdomadaire d'Edmonton — 16–22 mars 2026

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  1. L’enquête « Project Al Extortion » d’Édmonton, appuyée par l’ASFC/CBSA, a mis au jour un réseau d’extorsion ciblant la communauté sud‑asiatique : 372 enquêtes d’immigration ouvertes et environ 70 ordres d’éloignement, dont l’exécution a conduit à la déportation de deux suspects (Arshdeep Singh, Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu).

  2. Le corps d’Ayla Egotik‑Learn a été retrouvé à St. Albert et sa fillette de neuf mois, Braylee, est toujours portée disparue; RCMP a accusé Christopher Beasley de meurtre au deuxième degré et la famille réclame de l’aide pour retrouver l’enfant.

  3. Le gouvernement albertain fermera le site supervisé de consommation de drogue Sheldon M. Chumir (Calgary) et un service mobile à Lethbridge fin juin, en réorientant les fonds vers des services de rétablissement; les sites d’Edmonton resteront en place pour l’instant.

  4. Avalanche Canada a émis un avertissement de danger « extrême » pour le sud‑ouest de l’Alberta et le sud‑est de la C.‑B., entraînant des fermetures temporaires de routes (notamment la Highway 93) et des contrôles d’avalanches renforcés.

  5. La GRC a perquisitionné les bureaux d’MHCare à Edmonton dans le cadre d’une enquête sur des pratiques d’approvisionnement d’Alberta Health; le propriétaire Sam Mraiche et l’entreprise sont liés à des contrats contestés.

  6. Un rapport du Macdonald‑Laurier Institute alerte : le Canada doit planifier vite son approvisionnement électrique face à la demande croissante (centres de données, électrification) pour éviter des hausses de prix.

  7. L’Office canadien de l’énergie prévoit une forte hausse de la production électrique d’ici 2050, le vent devant représenter la majeure partie des nouvelles capacités; les centres de données pourraient ajouter jusqu’à 12 GW en scénario élevé.

  8. Une étude d’ATB Financial indique qu’un accroissement des capacités de pipeline et de production pétrolière pourrait ajouter 1,1 % au PIB et créer ~112 000 emplois sur dix ans, mais exigerait plus de 140 milliards $CA d’investissements.

  9. La guerre au Moyen‑Orient a fait grimper les prix du pétrole et l’essence en Alberta (jusqu’à ~1,66 $/L), poussant entreprises et ménages à répercuter les coûts via des surtaxes carburant.

  10. Le centre récréatif Lewis Farms est environ 65 % terminé mais nécessite une majoration budgétaire en raison de l’inflation et des pressions du marché; la ville précisera bientôt le nouveau contrat et l’emprunt.

  11. L’Alberta propose une loi limitant l’accès à l’aide médicale à mourir (MAID) aux personnes dont la mort est raisonnablement prévisible dans l’année, et interdisant certaines références interprovinciales — une mesure qui pourrait être contestée devant les tribunaux.

  12. Des manifestations « pour la santé publique » ont eu lieu dans plusieurs villes contre la loi provinciale Bill 11 qui autorise la pratique mixte public/privé des médecins, par crainte d’une médecine à deux vitesses.

  13. La Cour suprême décidera de la validité du décret fédéral interdisant plus de 1 500 (aujourd’hui >2 500) modèles d’armes qualifiées « d’apparence militaire », une affaire cruciale pour l’étendue du pouvoir exécutif.

  14. Le gouvernement fédéral présente un plan pour soutenir l’industrie de l’IA (accès au capital, au calcul, aux clients) tout en annonçant des projets de renforcement de la protection des données et de lutte contre les préjudices en ligne.

  15. Des élèves de 3e‑4e année d’Edmonton ont soumis des maquettes et des plans colorés pour le futur hôpital pour enfants Stollery, participant à la campagne de financement No Bounds pour un hôpital autonome au sud d’Edmonton.

  16. Des chercheurs de l’Université de l’Alberta lancent un essai pour tester l’intervention précoce par Gamma Knife chez 80 patients atteints de névralgie du trijumeau, en espérant prévenir la chronicisation de la douleur.

  17. Les personnes atteintes de migraine dans le sud de l’Alberta rencontrent des difficultés à accéder à des traitements injectables coûteux, malgré leur efficacité, en raison d’une couverture publique limitée.

  18. Les défenseurs du handicap et le NPD pressent la province d’adopter une loi d’accessibilité globale pour garantir l’accès aux services, aux transports et aux bâtiments publics.

  19. Le conseil municipal d’Edmonton demande à la province d’éliminer les clauses de servitude restrictives qui empêchent l’ouverture de supermarchés et créent des « déserts alimentaires ».

  20. Un incendie suspect a ravagé un immeuble en construction dans Garneau le 19 mars; la fumée noire était visible à travers la ville, aucun blessé signalé et la police enquête.

  21. Une fillette a trouvé un pistolet 9 mm chargé près d’un étang à Secord; la police demande des images de surveillance entre 5 h et 6 h le 8 mars après avoir repéré une personne avec un chiffon bleu.

  22. Un coup de feu depuis un véhicule a mortellement atteint Birinder Singh sur la QEII près de Leduc alors qu’il se rendait à Banff; les passagers survivants sont traumatisés et la GRC poursuit l’enquête.

  23. Les gendarmes de Cochrane ont saisi ~5,1 kg de stupéfiants (cocaïne, fentanyl, méthamphétamine) d’une valeur estimée à 450 000 $CA et porté plusieurs chefs d’accusation contre un homme de 42 ans.

  24. Les deux patinoires de Taber ont été gravement endommagées par une explosion de Zamboni en décembre; la remise en état coûtera des millions (environ 11 M$CA pour remettre en état) et la ville a remporté un prix provincial Kraft Hockeyville.

  25. Le Comité de la LNH a attribué l’organisation de la Coupe du monde de hockey 2028 à Calgary, Edmonton et Prague; les demi‑finales et la finale se tiendront à Rogers Place, Edmonton.

  26. Leon Draisaitl est déclaré absent pour le reste de la saison régulière (les 14 dernières parties) en raison d’une blessure au bas du corps, un coup dur pour les Oilers.

  27. Le jeune Matt Savoie (22 ans) gagne en constance aux côtés de McDavid : 11 buts et 28 points en 69 matchs cette saison, avec 9 points lors de ses 11 derniers matchs.

  28. Nikita Kucherov a signé 2 buts et 2 mentions d’aide le 21 mars, Tampa Bay a battu Edmonton 5‑2 et Kucherov a pris temporairement la tête au classement des pointeurs devant McDavid.

  29. George Parros, responsable de la sécurité des joueurs de la LNH, a défendu la suspension de 5 matchs infligée à Radko Gudas après un coup genou‑contre‑genou qui a blessé Auston Matthews, décision controversée.

  30. L’ACIA a infligé environ 47 000 $CA d’amendes depuis avril 2025 pour des étiquettes « Produit du Canada » trompeuses, rappelant aux commerçants l’importance d’étiquetages d’origine fiables.

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

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Politics 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

Oilers optimistic injured Leon Draisaitl will return soon for playoff pursuit

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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.

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

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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

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

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

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Lifestyle Mar 17, 2026

NHL’s George Parros defends suspension of Gudas

George Parros is standing by the NHL's decision to suspend Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas five games for a knee-on-knee hit that injured Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews, a punishment that has been criticized as too lenient.

Sports 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

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

Girl finds loaded handgun near pond in west Edmonton neighbourhood

After the gun was found, Edmonton police obtained overnight security footage from March 8 in the Secord area, showing a man getting out of a white car while carrying a blue rag.

Crime Mar 18, 2026

Lewis Farms Recreation Centre to get budget increase as inflation drives up cost

The Lewis Farms Recreation Centre is coming in over its $309 million budget even after several elements were removed, as inflation has been twice as high as the city predicted.

Economy Mar 18, 2026

Savoie’s surge earns him spot alongside McDavid

Overlooked amid the Edmonton Oilers' erratic season has been the steady, albeit unspectacular, performance of rookie forward Matt Savoie.

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

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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

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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

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

Suspicious Garneau infill fire spews thick, black smoke across Edmonton

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Fire Mar 19, 2026

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

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Canada Mar 19, 2026

Grandmother hopes RCMP find missing infant granddaughter’s body

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Crime Mar 20, 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.

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

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Canada Mar 20, 2026

Alberta government closing Calgary, Lethbridge supervised drug consumption sites

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

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CFIA says it’s handed out $47K in fines for ‘misleading’ Product of Canada labels

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Florida Panthers keep beating on Edmonton Oilers

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Sports Mar 20, 2026

Kucherov shines for Lightning in win over Oilers

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