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Weekly Digest Edmonton Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

埃德蒙頓週報重點 — 2026‑03‑16 至 2026‑03‑22

46 篇文章 產生於 2 週前 185
  1. 埃德蒙頓警方的 Project Al Extortion 與 CBSA 調查發現針對南亞社群的勒索網絡,導致逮捕、啟動372項移民調查與約70道驅逐令,兩名疑為首的阿什迪普·辛格與蘇克納茲·辛格·桑杜今冬被驅逐出境。

  2. 聖艾伯特23歲的Ayla Egotik‑Learn被發現身亡,她九個月大的女兒Braylee仍下落不明;警方以二級謀殺起訴Christopher Beasley,家人哀求協助尋嬰。

  3. 亞省政府將於六月底關閉卡爾加里Sheldon Chumir受監督注射/吸毒站及利斯布里奇的行動服務,經費將轉作戒治及復康服務,埃德蒙頓的兩處站暫不關閉。

  4. 加拿大雪崩中心警告西南阿省與東南卑詩部分地區屬「極端」雪崩危險,包含道路封閉(如93號公路),呼籲避開雪山後方區域。

  5. 皇家騎警本週對MHCare在埃德蒙頓的辦公室執行搜索令,調查與亞省衛生採購相關的疑雲,業主Sam Mraiche與公司過去的政府合約被媒體關切。

  6. 麥克唐納‑勞里研究所報告提醒,加拿大必須快速規劃電力供應以符合成長需求(資料中心、電氣化),否則恐面臨電價上升與電網壓力。

  7. 加拿大能源監管組織預測至2050年電力大幅增加,風電將是新增量主力;在高需求情境下,資料中心可能增加多達12 GW的用電。

  8. ATB金融研究指出,若擴大管道與石油生產,未來十年每年可為加拿大增加約1.1%的GDP並創造約112,000個工作,但需逾1400億加元投資。

  9. 受中東戰事與國際油價飆升影響,阿省油價有站點接近1.66加元/升,許多業者開始加收燃料附加費,家庭與小企業承受壓力。

  10. Lewis Farms休閒中心工程已完成約65%,但因通膨與供應鏈問題需追加預算,市府將在數周內確定新合約與借款條例。

  11. 亞省政府提出法案,擬將MAID資格限制為「大約一年內可能死亡者」並禁止跨省轉介,官方稱該法保護弱勢,但可能面臨司法審查。

  12. 全國多城市醫護人員發起「捍衛公共醫療」行動,反對亞省Bill 11允許醫師在公私兩制間執業,擔憂造成兩層次醫療。

  13. 加拿大最高法院同意受理對聯邦禁售「攻擊型」槍械規定的挑戰案,該案將檢視內閣透過行政命令禁管槍械的權限。

  14. 聯邦推動支持本國AI產業的政策,強調資金、算力與市場連結三大支柱,並計畫加強隱私與網路危害立法以保護民眾。

  15. 埃德蒙頓三、四年級學生為Stollery兒童醫院設計鮮豔安全、貼近兒童需求的病房與單元,支援基金會的10億加元募款“ No Bounds ”計畫。

  16. 亞大團隊招募80名阿省患者參與臨床試驗,測試「超早期」Gamma Knife放療能否阻止三叉神經痛演變為慢性疼痛。

  17. 南阿省偏頭痛患者抱怨有效的注射藥貴且保險覆蓋不足,造成許多人負擔沉重或無法接受最佳治療。

  18. 無障礙倡議者與NDP推動私人民代法案,要求亞省建立全面無障礙標準,提升交通、就業與醫療服務的可及性與尊嚴。

  19. 埃德蒙頓市議會通過動議,請省府取消阻礙超市競爭的地役權條款,目標改善社區食品可及性並減少食物荒地。

  20. Garneau一處在建多戶住宅於3月19日中午發生可疑二級火災,濃黑煙蔽天,消防在短時間內受控滅火,無人受傷,警方調查中。

  21. Secord一處公園草地下被發現一把裝彈9毫米手槍,一名小女孩發現並通知父親,警方請求3月8日5–6點的監控或行車紀錄協助破案。

  22. QEII公路發生一次駕車掃射事件,22歲Birinder Singh遇害,同行友人受創,皇家騎警尚未公布逮捕或動機。

  23. Cochrane皇家騎警查獲約5.1公斤疑似毒品(可卡因、芬太尼、甲基苯丙胺),估計市值約45萬加元,對一名男子提出多項販毒指控。

  24. Taber市兩座冰場在12月Zamboni爆炸中大受損,修復估計需數百萬(初估約1100萬加元恢復),城鎮獲Kraft Hockeyville省級獎助重建。

  25. NHL宣布2028年世界冰球杯將在卡爾加里、埃德蒙頓與布拉格舉行,準決賽與決賽安排於埃德蒙頓Rogers Place。

  26. 油人隊球星Leon Draisaitl因下半身傷勢確定缺席常規賽剩餘14場,比賽與季後賽能否回歸仍待觀察。

  27. 22歲新秀Matt Savoie近況火熱,近11場入9分,賽季至今11球28分,獲得與Connor McDavid搭檔機會並表現穩定。

  28. 3月21日,Nikita Kucherov在坦帕對埃德蒙頓的比賽中交出2球2助攻,坦帕灣5‑2獲勝,Kucherov在本季攻防數據上短暫超越McDavid。

  29. NHL球員安全主管George Parros為Radko Gudas被禁賽5場的判決辯護,此禁賽源於造成Auston Matthews重傷的膝對膝動作並引發爭議。

  30. 加拿大食品檢驗局自2025年4月以來已對誤導性“加拿大出產”標示開罰約47,000加元,強調消費者有權獲得正確的產地資訊。

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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

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

It was both a big win and hopefully not too big of a loss for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

Health 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

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

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

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

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

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

Thick, black smoke could be seen across the city from the blaze at 85 Avenue and 108 Street, where a property under construction caught fire Thursday afternoon.

Fire 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

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

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

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

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it’s handed out $47,000 in fines since last April over 'misleading' Product of Canada labels.

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.

Sports Mar 22, 2026