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Weekly Digest Edmonton Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Resumo Semanal de Edmonton — 16–22 de março de 2026

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  1. [2066] Braylee, bebê de 9 meses, continua desaparecida depois que a mãe, Ayla Egotik‑Learn (23), foi encontrada morta em St. Albert; Christopher Beasley está preso e acusado.
  2. [2042] Investigação sobre redes de extorsão que miravam a comunidade sul‑asiática levou à deportação de dois suspeitos (Arshdeep Singh, Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu) e mais de 70 ordens de remoção em todo o país; 51 suspeitos ligados em Edmonton.
  3. [2043] RCMP realizou buscas no escritório da MHCare em Edmonton no âmbito de inquérito sobre contratos de saúde de Alberta; o empresário Sam Mraiche está no centro das atenções.
  4. [2069] Governo de Alberta anunciou fechamento do centro de consumo vigiado Sheldon M. Chumir (Calgary) e de um serviço móvel em Lethbridge até fim de junho, com fundos sendo redirecionados para serviços de recuperação; dois sites permanecem em Edmonton.
  5. [2070] Avalanche Canada emitiu alerta de risco "extremo" de avalanches em partes de sudoeste de Alberta e sudeste da BC; trechos como a Highway 93 foram temporariamente fechados.
  6. [2044] Incêndio suspeito em obra residencial em Garneau (perto de 85 Ave & 108 St) em 19/3 gerou fumaça preta visível pela cidade; sem feridos, investigação em curso.
  7. [2011] Menina encontrou uma pistola 9mm carregada coberta por um pano perto de um lago em Secord; polícia pede imagens de câmeras entre 5–6h em 8/3.
  8. [1966] Tiroteio em um veículo na QEII perto de Leduc matou Birinder Singh (22); RCMP investiga e ainda não prendeu ninguém.
  9. [2036] ASIRT não recomendou acusações contra policiais após morte do recém‑nascido ligada à prisão da mãe; relatório cita uso de drogas da mãe e critica tratamento na delegacia.
  10. [1976] Leon Draisaitl deve perder o resto da temporada regular por lesão na parte inferior do corpo — Oilers têm 14 jogos restantes até 16/4.
  11. [2086] Em 21/3, Nikita Kucherov marcou 2 gols e deu 2 assistências na vitória do Tampa Bay por 5‑2 sobre os Oilers, tomando a liderança na corrida de pontos.
  12. [2072] Em 20/3, Panthers venceram Oilers por 4‑0 com Sergei Bobrovsky fazendo shutout — mais uma dor de cabeça para Edmonton em confrontos recentes.
  13. [2017] O jovem Matt Savoie (22, St. Albert) tem se destacado ao lado de McDavid; soma cerca de 11 gols e 28 pontos em 69 jogos.
  14. [1967] Ensaio clínico em Edmonton recrutará 80 pacientes para testar Gamma Knife precoce contra neuralgia do trigêmeo — objetivo: prevenir dor crônica, acompanhamento por 5 anos.
  15. [2040] Alunos do Wîhkwêntôwin School entregaram designs para o futuro Stollery Children’s Hospital; campanha No Bounds busca arrecadar US$1 bilhão para um hospital independente em south Edmonton.
  16. [2037] Renovação do Canada Strong pass deve impulsionar turismo em Banff novamente — período com passe aumentou visitas em 13% no verão passado; Banff registrou quase 7 milhões de travessias de veículos.
  17. [2068] Estudo da ATB indica que ampliar capacidade de exportação por duto e aumentar produção em 1,5 milhões bpd poderia acrescentar em média US$31,4 bilhões/ano ao PIB por 10 anos e criar ~112.000 empregos, mas exigiria investimento bilionário.
  18. [1974] Canada Energy Regulator projeta forte aumento da geração elétrica até 2050; a maior parte das novas capacidades virá de eólica (50–150 GW), com data centers de IA puxando demanda.
  19. [2007] Plano climático do primeiro‑ministro Mark Carney corre risco de atrasar porque empresas petrolíferas resistem a aumento do preço do carbono e ao grande projeto Pathways Plus de captura de carbono.
  20. [2071] CFIA informou ter aplicado US$47.000 em multas desde abril/2025 por etiquetas "Product of Canada" enganosas — sanções às vezes chegam a US$10.000 por infração grave.
  21. [2000] Governo federal pretende apoiar a indústria de IA com acesso a capital, capacidade de computação e clientes; prepara também leis para proteger privacidade e combater deepfakes.
  22. [2002] Alta dos preços dos combustíveis em Alberta (chegando ~$1,66/L) pressiona pequenas empresas e famílias, levando a sobretaxas de combustível e aumento de custos.
  23. [2013] Lewis Farms Recreation Centre está 65% pronto, mas custos subiram por inflação e cadeia de suprimentos — cidade aprovará aumento de orçamento e espera abrir em out/2028.
  24. [1968] Conselho de Edmonton pediu que a província remova cláusulas restritivas em títulos de imóveis que impedem abertura de mercearias, buscando melhorar acesso a alimentos.
  25. [1934] Manifestações em várias cidades (incl. Edmonton) contra alterações que podem abrir caminho para sistema de saúde em duas velocidades, em reação ao Bill 11 de Alberta.
  26. [2005] Alberta apresentou projeto que limita o acesso ao MAID a quem deve morrer de causas naturais dentro de um ano e inclui sanções para profissionais que desrespeitarem regras provinciais.
  27. [1936] Governo de Alberta estuda condicionar licenças de operação ao pagamento em dia de impostos municipais por empresas petrolíferas, tentando recuperar cerca de $250M em dívidas.
  28. [1938] Calgary, Edmonton e Praga serão sedes da World Cup of Hockey 2028; semifinais e final em Edmonton e impacto econômico estimado em ~$375M para Alberta.

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

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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.

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

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

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Injured Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl out for rest of season

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NHL’s George Parros defends suspension of Gudas

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

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Alberta moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying

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

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

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Environment Mar 18, 2026

Oilers get total team effort to beat Sharks 5-3

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Girl finds loaded handgun near pond in west Edmonton neighbourhood

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Crime Mar 18, 2026

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

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Savoie’s surge earns him spot alongside McDavid

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Bobrovsky perfect as Panthers blank Oilers 4-0

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

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Crime Mar 19, 2026

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Edmonton students submit designs for standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital

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

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Crime Mar 19, 2026

RCMP search MHCare, company linked to Alberta health corruption probe

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Health Mar 19, 2026

Suspicious Garneau infill fire spews thick, black smoke across Edmonton

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

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

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