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La policía de Edmonton arrestó en PEI el 17 de marzo a John Angus Joseph MacArthur, 47 años, acusado de homicidio en segundo grado tras sospechar que Marika (Mika) Sutton, 29, fue asesinada y arrojada cerca de la QEII entre Wetaskiwin y Lacombe en agosto de 2025.
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Arrestaron a William McMullin, 56, el 17 de marzo, acusado de drogar y agredir sexualmente a varias mujeres contactadas por apps de citas; las autoridades creen que puede haber más víctimas.
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Más de dos docenas de profesionales de MAID en la zona de Edmonton dicen que la propuesta de Alberta de limitar MAID a quienes probablemente morirán en 12 meses y prohibir la información en centros de salud causaría sufrimiento innecesario y pondría a los médicos en dilemas éticos.
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El residente Brandon Loney pasó 18 meses buscando un diagnóstico por dolor crónico; una resonancia privada mostró un quiste de Tarlov y ahora recaudan fondos para tratamiento en el extranjero ante largas listas de espera en Alberta.
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EPCOR afirma que el agua del grifo de Edmonton es segura pese a un olor a cloro más fuerte por el deshielo primaveral; dejar correr el agua fría unos minutos o usar filtros de carbón ayuda mientras el olor disminuye en 3–5 días.
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El ayuntamiento aprobó crear una subclase impositiva para comercios en ruinas: propietarios de locales comerciales descuidados podrían enfrentar hasta 57% más de impuestos; avisos de evaluación podrían emitirse en unos dos años.
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El 28 de marzo Connor McDavid anotó un gol y dio dos asistencias para volver a liderar la NHL en puntos, y los Oilers vencieron 4‑2 a Anaheim; Edmonton está 27‑5‑5 cuando marca primero esta temporada.
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Los Oilers firmaron al defensa checo Tomas Cibulka con un contrato entry‑level de dos años (anunciado el 27 de marzo); Cibulka sumó 42 puntos en 90 partidos las últimas dos temporadas en Chequia.
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Calgary llegó a un hito en las reparaciones de la tubería principal Bearspaw South: comenzaron a rellenar las secciones reparadas; aún no hay fecha para levantar restricciones de agua y la sustitución total por acero está prevista para diciembre.
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La app WildfireScore acaba de lanzarse y puntúa el riesgo de incendios forestales para propiedades en Canadá del 1 al 5, con un informe de probabilidad a 30 años por 20 USD — útil para dueños de casas y cabañas.
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Agentes inmobiliarios en Calgary ven más compradores primerizos gracias al reembolso del GST para primeros compradores y a un mercado de alquiler más blando; el inventario de alquileres subió un 15% interanual hasta ~3,100 unidades en marzo.
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Informes de MEI y Clean Prosperity indican que la expansión de Trans Mountain redujo el diferencial de precios y generó aproximadamente 16.7 mil millones USD adicionales para la industria, reforzando la demanda de más oleoductos.
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Hay renovado interés en otro oleoducto por B.C. mientras Trans Mountain se acerca a su capacidad; el gobierno de B.C. y las Primeras Naciones costeras se oponen y Enbridge dice que aún no existen las condiciones para construir.
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Ottawa aportará 28.9 millones de dólares a proyectos de captura de carbono y energías renovables a través del Programa de Innovación Energética, con casi 15 M$ destinados a proyectos de captura en Saskatchewan y más de 9 M$ al solar.
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Jason Stephan, secretario parlamentario sobre asuntos constitucionales de la premier, animó públicamente a los albertabenses a firmar una petición por un referéndum sobre la separación, lo que provocó críticas del NDP.
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El primer ministro Mark Carney advirtió el 27 de marzo que un referéndum sobre la separación en Alberta "puede tener un efecto" en la confianza de los inversores, aunque Ottawa sigue cooperando con la provincia en energía.
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La Comisión de Límites Electorales de Alberta recomienda añadir dos distritos (subir de 87 a 89 diputados), crear nuevos distritos en Calgary y Edmonton y consolidar otros para reflejar cambios demográficos.
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Elections Alberta determinó que el ministro Dale Nally accedió a una lista confidencial de electores con un propósito no autorizado, pero cerró el caso sin imponer sanción y le dio consejos para uso futuro.
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Un comité legislativo respaldó a Phillip Peters para reemplazar a Doug Wylie como auditor general de Alberta; Peters asumiría el 29 de abril y retomaría una investigación sensible sobre contratos de salud.
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Alberta prepara un Marco de Rendición de Cuentas para concejales que reintroducirá códigos de conducta con supervisión independiente y propondrá publicar los salarios municipales.
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Alberta presentó el proyecto de ley 21 para implementar el reconocimiento mutuo interprovincial de bienes de consumo (excluye alcohol, comida, cannabis, animales vivos, etc.) con el objetivo de eliminar trámites para las pymes.
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En Ardrossan, la guardería Where It’s at Country Daycare recibió una carta de terminación de arrendamiento el 20 de marzo y debe desalojar en 90 días, dejando a unas 30 familias sin lugar.
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El propietario Nick Spina denuncia que el cruce 170 St y 129 Ave sufre acumulación de agua desde hace décadas y perjudica su negocio; EPCOR identifica una alcantarilla privada bloqueada y está diseñando soluciones a largo plazo.
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La RCMP acusó a Mouhamad Fadi Orfahly, 44, de asesinato en primer grado y arrestó a Mahmoud Ali Abdallah Mansour, 43, en Toronto por el incendio del 19 de febrero que dejó muerta a la dentista de St. Albert Mai Diab, 59.
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La RCMP arrestó a Jimmy Gassner, 18, en Saskatchewan y lo acusó de asesinato en segundo grado en el tiroteo en la QEII del 14 de marzo que mató a Birinder Singh, 22; la investigación continúa para localizar a otros sospechosos.
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James Hjelmeland, 31, de Red Deer, fue sentenciado a 17 años en EE. UU. tras declararse culpable de intento de captación de menor y cargos relacionados con material sexual infantil en una operación encubierta de diciembre de 2024.
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Malik Buccini‑Small, 23, de Calgary, enfrenta 10 cargos por presuntamente atraer y abusar sexualmente online de niñas de 7 a 15 años; la policía cree que puede haber más víctimas.
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Un estudio nacional con casi 2,000 participantes halló que casi la mitad de las mujeres negras, niñas y personas de género diverso evitaron o retrasaron atención médica por temor al racismo; el informe pide una estrategia nacional de equidad en salud para personas negras.
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Cuatro personas murieron en avalanchas separadas en el norte de Columbia Británica el domingo (tres heli‑esquiadores cerca de Terrace y una persona cerca del río Klehini); Avalanche Canada calificó el riesgo en la zona de considerable a moderado.
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La T. rex “Tyra” de Drumheller está estructuralmente sana pero necesita reparaciones inmediatas por ~154,000 USD y mantenimiento continuo; la atracción recibe unas 150,000 visitas al año y la comunidad debate su futuro.
Resumen semanal de Edmonton — 23-29 de marzo de 2026
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Alberta family gets back $40K from dealership after new truck seized for being stolen
After Global News reported on an Alberta family who found out their new truck from a Ponoka dealership had previously been reported stolen, the business refunded their money.
Wetaskiwin officials remain tight-lipped over decision to ban mayor from city hall
City of Wetaskiwin officials have issued a statement on the decision to ban Mayor Joe Branco from city hall — but it does little to clarify the ongoing situation.
Alberta promises faster approvals for major projects
Alberta's UCP government says it is bringing forward legislation to streamline major project approvals. If passed, the province says it would set a 120-day approval timeline.
Spring runoff causing funky water with strong chlorine smell in Edmonton
EPCOR says a big increase in spring runoff organics showed up late last week, leading to increased disinfectant chemical use — but tape water remains safe to drink and use.
4 people die in different northern B.C. avalanches on Sunday
Three heli-skiers were killed when they were caught in an avalanche on the Iridium Shoulder ski run on Mount Knauss, north of Terrace.
Nearly half of Black women in Canada delay health care over fears of racism: Survey
A new national survey reveals nearly half of Black women in Canada delay or avoid health care, citing racism, dismissal and fear of how they’ll be treated.
Wetaskiwin mayor remains barred from city hall as public demands answers
Wetaskiwin councillors are considering hiring a contractor to help them address public backlash, as rumours swirl over why the mayor has been banned from city hall since January.
Lethbridge firefighter-EMS concerned about potential service provider changes
Emergency Health Services Alberta is looking at possibly changing who provides ambulance care in Lethbridge and other communities if certain funding isn't met.
Albertans’ interest in alternative forms of travel growing as fuel prices spike
Electric vehicles and RVs are just a few of the purchases Albertans are considering as a way to combat the soaring costs of commuting and traveling caused by spiking oil prices.
Warrants executed at homes of former Calgary mayor, current councillor
Former mayor Jyoti Gondek and current city councillor Andre Chabot both said RCMP showed up at their homes with search warrants and seized their cellphones, but don't know why.
Alberta’s ‘infamous’ golden cat statue sparks legislature hissing match
A statue of a golden feline can be seen in the background of a picture sent out by Premier Danielle Smith’s office on social media and has since become a popular meme.
Canada discusses Keystone XL revival with Trump administration officials
Canadian and American government officials discussed a proposed revival of the canceled Keystone XL oil pipeline during a meeting in Houston, Tx. this week.
Calgary man arrested for alleged child sex offences
ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit has charged a Calgary man with a list of child sex offences after he is alleged to have lured them into sharing sexual content online.
ATCO investing $10M in company building Nunavut port-and-road project
ATCO said it's making the investment in West Kitikmeot Resources, which is developing a deepwater port on the Northwest Passage, an all-season road to NWT and an airstrip.
RCMP arrest and charge 18-year-old in QEII drive-by shooting that killed driver
Alberta RCMP have arrested an 18-year-old man and charged him with second-degree murder following a brazen daylight shooting on the QEII near Leduc earlier this month.
Fraser rejects call from 4 premiers to appoint judges approved by the provinces
Four premiers are jointly calling on the federal government to give them more of a say in judges who are appointed to their superior and appeal courts.
Spike in cost of diesel threatens consumer wallets, global supply chain: experts
While the spike in the price of gasoline is squeezing consumer budgets, the skyrocketing price of diesel could soon have consumers digging even deeper into their pocket.
Final 4 petition efforts to recall United Conservatives fall short
Petitioners didn't gather enough signatures to recall Justice Minister Mickey Amery, and MLAs Justin Wright, Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk and Ron Wiebe, Elections Alberta said.
‘Passing the buck’: Edmonton business deals with decades-long drainage problem
The store's owner says last week, a car drove through the water without knowing how deep it was. The car died. Two vehicles are also stuck in the frozen pool.
Former premier Jason Kenney to participate in Alberta separatism debates
Jason Kenney is taking up the Canadian cause as he's set to participate in two debates about Alberta separatism, against a lawyer pushing for the province to go its own way.
Alberta committee backs Phillip Peters to replace Doug Wylie as auditor general
Phillip Peters is currently the general counsel and ethics officer at the Alberta auditor general's office, and he previously worked for the justice ministry as a tax lawyer.
Didsbury passes bylaw to ban decorative flags, crosswalks from government land
Didsbury has passed a public spaces neutrality bylaw, restricting the Alberta community to flying only government flags and maintaining standardized road and crosswalk markings.
Calgary hit by unexpected blast of spring snow, causing dozens of crashes
It appears many Calgarians were caught off guard by a sudden and heavy spring snowstorm that blanketed the city during the busy Wednesday morning rush hour.
Edmonton man accused of drugging, sexually assaulting women from dating apps
William McMullin, 56, is charged with sexual assault, voyeurism, intimidation, unlawful confinement, administering a stupefying substance, criminal harassment and more in Edmonton.
2 men charged in targeted killing of St. Albert woman: Alberta RCMP
Investigators with the RCMP major crimes unit have charged two men in connection with the killing of a woman whose body was found following a house fire in St. Albert last month.
Granlund leads Ducks past Flames 3-2 in OT
Mikael Granlund capped off his hat trick scoring on the power play with one second remaining in overtime on Thursday to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
Another oil pipeline through B.C. sees renewed interest as Enbridge CEO weighs in
The CEO of Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge said on Bloomberg Television that the investment climate is not there yet, but it is starting to clear up.
Families scrambling after Ardrossan daycare lease terminated: ‘Gut punch’
The Ardrossan daycare offers year-round services and outdoor programs. Around 30 families are currently registered, and more are waiting — but they'll all have to be turned away.
Alberta man to spend 17 years in prison on child sex charges after Florida arrest
31-year-old James Hjelmeland of Red Deer has been sentenced to 17 years in an American prison after being arrested during a child sex sting operation in Florida.
Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission recommends more ridings, boundary changes
The final report of the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission recommends two new electoral ridings be created in Alberta that would increase the number of MLAs to 89.
Fix up or fork out: Edmonton to hike taxes on neglected business properties
Under the new tax subclass targeting derelict commercial buildings, owners could see a jump in their taxes by up to 57 per cent if they don't fix up or demolish them.
Alberta legislation to come imposing provincewide code of conduct for local councils
Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says he'll propose legislation to bring third-party oversight to ethics complaints in an effort to prevent abuses and boost public trust.
Canadian army plans to boost activity at Alberta’s massive CFB Suffield: commander
The commander of the Canadian Army says there will be more activity at CFB Suffield this summer as Canadian and UK forces take part in training and testing of new technology.
Alberta moves to implement interprovincial pact to ease trade rules on consumer goods
The agreement doesn't apply to alcohol, cannabis, food, live animals, tobacco or plants, and it lets provinces maintain certain restrictions on items for health and safety reasons.
Price surge from Trans Mountain expansion highlights need for new pipelines: MEI
The average price-gap between light U.S. and heavy Alberta crude blends narrowed by 37.5 per cent between 18-month lead-up to TMXs completion and the 18 months that followed.
Beloved Drumheller T. rex tourist draw has issues but far from extinct: Report
A structural checkup on Tyra the Tyrannosaurus has determined she's retaining water, has breathing issues, a fever and wrinkles — but is otherwise far from extinct.
Realtors say Calgary’s real estate market is now attracting a new kind of buyer
Calgary realtors say the recent softening of the city's real estate market is enticing a lot more potential first-time buyers to enter the market.
Albertan in perpetual pain amid diagnosis delays demands change: ‘Just want my life back’
After months of unanswered questions and worsening pain that's left him unable to work, an Alberta man with a rare spine condition is demanding change to the health-care system.
Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada
A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.
Alberta premier’s constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign a petition calling for a vote on separation from Canada.
Alberta MAID limits would lead to suffering, signal lack of trust: practitioners
The doctors, psychiatrists and others that work in the medical assistance in dying program have signed a statement saying they strongly oppose Alberta's planned restrictions.
Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally breached election law, investigation finds
An investigation by Elections Alberta concluded that Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally violated provincial election laws but the file was closed without Nally being penalized.
City of Calgary reaches major milestone in repairs to Bearspaw feeder main
The City of Calgary says repair work to reinforce nine damaged sections of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main has been completed and the pipe will now be refilled with water.
Ottawa to contribute $29M to carbon capture, renewable energy projects
The money is coming from Canada's Energy Innovation Program, which the federal government says promotes clean tech and looks to keep Canadian energy reliable and competitive.
Edmonton police accuse PEI man of killing woman he was dating, dumping body in central Alberta
A man was arrested in the Maritimes and accused of killing a woman who has been missing from Edmonton since last summer, whom police said he was in an intimate relationship with.
Alberta referendum ‘can have an effect’ on investor confidence, Carney says
When asked whether he thought an Alberta referendum could impact investor confidence, Carney said, 'It can, yeah. It can have an effect.'
Edmonton community leaders hope new derelict commercial tax leads to revitalization
Edmonton community leaders in Alberta Avenue and other inner-city neighbourhoods are breathing a sigh of relief after council decided to get tough on derelict business properties.
Oilers sign defenceman Tomas Cibulka
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Tomas Cibulka to a two-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Friday.
McDavid’s three points lead Oilers over Ducks
Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Edmonton Oilers made a move up the Pacific Division standings, holding on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Saturday.
Former PM Joe Clark’s boyhood home hits the market for less than $1 million
A historic Alberta home once owned by former prime minister Joe Clark’s family has been listed for sale, offering a blend of heritage charm for history lovers.