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Weekly Digest Edmonton Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Bản tin tuần Edmonton — 16–22 Tháng 3, 2026

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  1. [2066] Một bé gái 9 tháng (Braylee) đang mất tích sau khi mẹ em, Ayla Egotik‑Learn (23 tuổi), được phát hiện đã chết trong căn hộ ở St. Albert; bạn trai Christopher Beasley bị bắt và bị truy tố, gia đình vẫn cầu xin tìm cháu.
  2. [2042] Cuộc điều tra nhắm vào mạng lưới tống tiền nhắm vào cộng đồng Nam Á dẫn đến việc CBSA trục xuất hai người (Arshdeep Singh, Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu) và có hơn 70 lệnh trục xuất trên toàn quốc; cảnh sát Edmonton đã liên kết 51 nghi phạm.
  3. [2043] RCMP thực hiện lục soát văn phòng MHCare ở Bắc Edmonton trong cuộc điều tra liên quan tới hợp đồng y tế của Alberta; công ty và ông chủ Sam Mraiche nằm trong tâm điểm.
  4. [2069] Chính phủ Alberta sẽ đóng cửa hai điểm dùng thuốc dưới giám sát (Sheldon M. Chumir ở Calgary và dịch vụ di động ở Lethbridge) vào cuối tháng Sáu, chuyển tiền sang dịch vụ điều trị; hai địa điểm ở Edmonton sẽ vẫn hoạt động.
  5. [2070] Avalanche Canada cảnh báo nguy cơ tuyết lở “cực đoan” ở Banff/Kootenay/Yoho, một số đường (như Highway 93 giữa Lake Louise–Jasper) tạm đóng; khuyến cáo tránh backcountry.
  6. [2044] Cháy nghi vấn tại công trình xây dựng nhà nhiều đơn vị ở khu Garneau (gần 85 Ave & 108 St) ngày 19/3, cột khói đen thấy khắp thành phố; không có thương tích nhưng đang điều tra.
  7. [2011] Một bé gái tìm thấy khẩu súng 9mm đã lên đạn dưới một miếng vải gần ao ở khu Secord; cảnh sát kêu gọi dân kiểm tra camera 5–6 sáng ngày 8/3.
  8. [1966] Vụ xả súng từ xe chạy qua trên đường QEII gần Leduc đã giết Birinder Singh (22 tuổi) khi anh đang đi xem Banff lần đầu; RCMP điều tra, chưa có bắt giữ.
  9. [2036] ASIRT quyết không truy tố cảnh sát sau cái chết của trẻ sơ sinh sinh trong bệnh viện sau khi mẹ bị bắt giữ; báo cáo nêu lạm dụng ma túy của mẹ là yếu tố và chỉ trích thái độ của trạm cảnh sát.
  10. [1976] Leon Draisaitl dự kiến nghỉ phần còn lại của mùa giải thường (còn 14 trận đến 16/4) vì chấn thương vùng dưới thân, là mất mát lớn cho Oilers.
  11. [2086] 21/3: Nikita Kucherov lập 2 bàn + 2 kiến tạo, giúp Tampa Bay thắng Edmonton 5‑2 và tạm vượt Connor McDavid 2 điểm ở cuộc đua ghi điểm toàn giải.
  12. [2072] 20/3: Florida Panthers thắng Edmonton 4‑0 nhờ thủ môn Sergei Bobrovsky giữ sạch lưới — tiếp tục là khúc mắc lớn cho Oilers trong đối đầu gần đây.
  13. [2017] Matt Savoie (22 tuổi, St. Albert) đang bùng nổ và được đá cạnh Connor McDavid; mùa này anh có ~11 bàn và 28 điểm trong 69 trận.
  14. [1967] Trung tâm Gamma Knife ở U of A tuyển 80 bệnh nhân cho thử nghiệm lâm sàng trị đau mặt trigeminal neuralgia bằng bức xạ “siêu sớm” — hy vọng ngăn đau mạn tính, theo dõi 5 năm.
  15. [2040] Học sinh lớp 3–4 tại Wîhkwêntôwin School nộp mẫu thiết kế cho bệnh viện nhi Stollery sắp xây độc lập; chiến dịch gây quỹ No Bounds nhắm 1 tỉ đô la.
  16. [2037] Chính phủ gia hạn Canada Strong pass giúp Banff và các điểm du lịch quốc gia — năm ngoái giai đoạn có thẻ tăng 13% khách tới, thị trấn Banff đếm gần 7 triệu lượt xe.
  17. [2068] Báo cáo ATB: Nếu mở rộng đường ống và tăng sản lượng thêm 1.5 triệu thùng/ngày, Canada có thể tăng GDP trung bình 31.4 tỉ USD mỗi năm trong thập kỷ tới và tạo ~112.000 việc làm (cần đầu tư lớn).
  18. [1974] Canada Energy Regulator dự báo nhu cầu điện tăng mạnh đến 2050, gió sẽ thêm 50–150 GW; các trung tâm dữ liệu AI là động lực chính.
  19. [2007] Kế hoạch khí hậu của Mark Carney gặp rủi ro vì các công ty dầu mỏ phản đối nâng giá carbon công nghiệp và dự án Pathways Plus có thể bị thu nhỏ.
  20. [2071] CFIA nói đã phạt $47.000 từ tháng 4/2025 vì ghi nhãn "Product of Canada" gây nhầm lẫn; các vi phạm có thể bị phạt đến $10.000 cho trường hợp nghiêm trọng.
  21. [2000] Liên bang hứa hỗ trợ ngành AI: tập trung vào vốn, khả năng tính toán và tiếp cận khách hàng, đồng thời chuẩn bị luật bảo vệ quyền riêng tư và chống nội dung giả mạo.
  22. [2002] Giá xăng lên cao ở Alberta (một số nơi ~$1.66/L giữa tháng 3) đang ép chi phí doanh nghiệp nhỏ, nhiều công ty áp phụ phí nhiên liệu; dự báo tác động lên hóa đơn gia đình.
  23. [2013] Trung tâm thể thao Lewis Farms (65% hoàn thành) cần tăng ngân sách vì lạm phát và đứt gãy chuỗi cung ứng; thành phố sẽ trình nghị quyết vay trong vài tuần tới, dự kiến mở cửa mùa thu 2028.
  24. [1968] Hội đồng Edmonton đề nghị tỉnh bãi bỏ "restrictive covenants" (ràng buộc bất động sản) ngăn chuỗi siêu thị mở cửa để cải thiện tiếp cận thực phẩm và giảm "food deserts".
  25. [1934] Biểu tình "Ngày Hành động vì Y tế Công" diễn ra ở nhiều thành phố (kể cả Edmonton) phản đối Bill 11 của Alberta vì lo ngại tạo hệ thống chăm sóc y tế hai tầng.
  26. [2005] Alberta giới thiệu dự luật siết quyền tiếp cận MAID, chỉ cho những người dự kiến tử vong trong vòng 1 năm được phép; cấm giới thiệu sang tỉnh khác và tăng chế tài với bác sĩ.
  27. [1936] Alberta đang xem xét yêu cầu các công ty dầu khí phải nộp thuế tài sản đô thị đúng hạn như điều kiện giữ giấy phép hoạt động, nhằm thu hồi hơn $250 triệu nợ thuế.
  28. [1938] World Cup of Hockey 2028 sẽ tổ chức tại Calgary, Edmonton và Prague — vòng knock‑out cuối (bán kết/chung kết) ở Rogers Place, Edmonton; sự kiện dự kiến mang lại ~$375 triệu cho Alberta.

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

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

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

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Oilers optimistic injured Leon Draisaitl will return soon for playoff pursuit

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Oilers ‘offence by committee’ sinks Sharks 5-3

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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.

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

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

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Politics Mar 17, 2026

Migraine sufferers in southern Alberta struggle to find affordable treatments

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

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

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Crime Mar 17, 2026

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

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Economy Mar 17, 2026

Injured Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl out for rest of season

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Sports Mar 17, 2026

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

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NHL’s George Parros defends suspension of Gudas

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Federal government looking to support Canada’s AI industry

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Alberta residents, small business owners struggle with soaring gas prices

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

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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

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

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Economy Mar 19, 2026

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

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Edmonton students submit designs for standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital

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Health Mar 19, 2026

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

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Crime Mar 20, 2026

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Canada Mar 20, 2026

Alberta government closing Calgary, Lethbridge supervised drug consumption sites

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Health Mar 20, 2026

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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