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Weekly Digest Edmonton Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

埃德蒙顿周报要闻 — 2026‑03‑16 至 2026‑03‑22

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  1. 埃德蒙顿警方的“Al Extortion”行动联合CBSA调查,发现针对南亚社区的敲诈网络,引发逮捕并启动372项移民调查,约70份驱逐令已下达,两名疑为头目的阿什迪普·辛格和苏克纳兹·辛格·桑杜在冬季被驱逐出境。

  2. 圣艾伯特的女性Ayla Egotik‑Learn在家中被发现死亡,年仅23岁,她的九个月大女儿Braylee仍下落不明;警方以二级谋杀起诉Christopher Beasley,家属恳求帮助找回婴儿。

  3. 阿省政府将在6月底关闭卡尔加里的Sheldon Chumir安全吸毒点和利斯布里奇的流动服务,经费将转为戒治与康复服务,埃德蒙顿的两个站点暂不关闭。

  4. 加拿大雪崩中心在西南阿省和东南不列颠哥伦比亚省发布“极端”雪崩危险预警,多条山路封闭(含93号公路),建议避免进入山区。

  5. 皇家骑警对MHCare在埃德蒙顿的办公室执行搜查令,涉及阿尔伯塔卫生采购的疑问交易,公司与业主Sam Mraiche在多起政府合同中被媒体点名。

  6. 麦克唐纳‑劳里研究所提醒,加拿大需尽快规划电力供应以应对增长需求(数据中心与电气化),否则可能面临更高电价和电网压力。

  7. 加拿大能源监管机构预计到2050年发电量大幅增长,风电将是新增产能的中坚力量,高增长情形下数据中心可能增加多达12 GW的用电需求。

  8. ATB金融报告称,扩大管道与产能可在未来十年每年为加拿大带来约311亿美元(文中折合约1.1% GDP)并创造约112,000个岗位,但需约1400多亿加元的上游与管道投资。

  9. 受中东冲突影响,国际油价飙升,阿省油价在一些站点已升至约1.66加元/升,企业开始加收燃油附加费,家庭负担加重。

  10. 路易斯农场(Lewis Farms)休闲中心已完成约65%,但因通货膨胀与供应问题需要追加预算,市府将在近期敲定新合同并提出借款条例。

  11. 阿尔伯塔政府提出法案,拟把医疗协助死亡(MAID)资格限制为“可预见一年内死亡者”,并禁止医护将病患转介到外省,此举可能面临法律挑战。

  12. 全国多地医护人员示威,反对阿省允许医生“公私两用”(Bill 11),担心会引发“两级”医疗并违反加拿大医疗法案。

  13. 加拿大最高法院同意受理对联邦禁售“攻击型”枪械(原列单1500款,现超2500款)的法律挑战,此案将检验内阁使用行政令的权限。

  14. 联邦正推动帮助本土AI产业的三大支柱(资金、算力与客户渠道),并承诺出台隐私与在线危害新规来保护民众。

  15. 埃德蒙顿三、四年级学生为斯托勒儿童医院(Stollery)提交了充满色彩与自然元素的设计与3D模型,支援基金会的“No Bounds”独立医院筹建计划。

  16. 阿大医生发起一项临床试验,招募80名患者测试“超早期”Gamma Knife放射治疗能否阻断三叉神经痛的慢性化。

  17. 南阿省的偏头痛患者说,新型注射药物有效但价格高昂,基层与省级覆盖不足导致许多人自掏腰包或无法获得治疗。

  18. 无障碍倡导者与新民主党推动私部门议员法案,要求阿省建立全面的无障碍标准,保障公共交通、医疗和建筑可及性与尊严。

  19. 埃德蒙顿市议会同意向省府建议废除阻碍超市竞争的地役权条款,目的是改善社区的食品可及性,特别是老旧街区的“食物荒地”。

  20. 3月19日中午,Garneau一处在建多户住宅发生可疑二级火灾,浓黑烟蔽天,火势在约40分钟内受控,无人员受伤,警方介入调查。

  21. Secord一处池塘旁被发现一把装弹的9毫米手枪;警方请居民调取3月8日凌晨5–6点的监控或行车记录以协助破案。

  22. QEII高速公路附近发生路边枪击,22岁男子Birinder Singh被击中身亡,同行朋友创伤未解,皇家骑警仍在调查并无嫌犯被捕。

  23. Cochrane皇家骑警缴获约5.1公斤疑似毒品(可卡因、芬太尼、甲基苯丙胺),市值约45万加元,已对一名42岁卡尔加里男子提出多项贩毒指控。

  24. Taber镇的两座冰场在12月的Zamboni液化气爆炸中严重受损,恢复费用估计数百万(初步约1100万加元恢复原状),社区获得Kraft Hockeyville省级奖金以助重建。

  25. NHL宣布2028年世界冰球杯将在卡尔加里、埃德蒙顿与捷克布拉格举办,半决赛与决赛将安排在埃德蒙顿的Rogers Place举行。

  26. 埃德蒙顿油人队球星Leon Draisaitl因下半身伤势将缺席常规赛剩余14场比赛,能否在季后赛复出尚不确定。

  27. 年仅22岁的新秀Matt Savoie在近11场贡献9分,本赛季已取得11个进球和28分,近期被安排与Connor McDavid同线并表现亮眼。

  28. 3月21日,Nikita Kucherov在对阵油人的比赛中贡献2球2助攻,坦帕湾5‑2取胜并在联赛得分榜上超越Connor McDavid。

  29. NHL球员安全负责人George Parros为Radko Gudas遭禁赛5场的裁定辩护,该禁赛因其使Auston Matthews重伤(3级MCL撕裂)而遭广泛批评。

  30. 加拿大食品检验局自2025年4月以来已对误导性“加拿大出产”标签开出约47,000加元罚款,强调消费者有权获得可靠原产地信息。

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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

A bit of relief surfaced over the weekend when Taber won $50,000 as the provincial winner in this year's Kraft Hockeyville competition.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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

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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

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Alberta residents, small business owners struggle with soaring gas prices

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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.

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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

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

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Economy Mar 18, 2026

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

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.

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Savoie’s surge earns him spot alongside McDavid

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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.

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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

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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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

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

In January, RCMP delivered heart-wrenching news: Andrea Egotik's daughter had been killed and her granddaughter was missing. Months later, the baby still hasn't been found.

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.

Crime Mar 20, 2026

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

The government of Alberta says the controversial supervised consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge will be closing down at the end of June.

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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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Canada 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

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.

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