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La police d'Edmonton a arrêté John Angus Joseph MacArthur, 47 ans, à l'Île‑du‑Prince‑Édouard le 17 mars; il est accusé de meurtre au deuxième degré après que Marika (Mika) Sutton, 29 ans, aurait été tuée et vraisemblablement abandonnée le long de la QEII entre Wetaskiwin et Lacombe en août 2025.
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William McMullin, 56 ans, a été arrêté le 17 mars, accusé d'avoir drogué et agressé sexuellement plusieurs femmes rencontrées via des applis de rencontres; la police pense qu'il pourrait y avoir d'autres victimes.
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Plus de deux douzaines de praticiens MAID de la région d'Edmonton s'opposent à un projet de loi albertaine limitant l'accès à l'aide médicale à mourir aux personnes « probablement décédées dans 12 mois » et interdisant la diffusion d'informations — selon eux, cela causerait des souffrances inutiles.
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Brandon Loney, d'Edmonton, attend depuis 18 mois un diagnostic pour des douleurs sévères; une IRM privée a révélé un kyste de Tarlov et le couple lève des fonds pour un traitement à l'étranger face à de longs délais en neurologie.
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EPCOR assure que l'eau du robinet d'Edmonton est potable malgré une odeur de chlore plus forte liée au ruissellement printanier; laisser couler l'eau froide quelques minutes ou utiliser un filtre à charbon réduit l'odeur en 3–5 jours.
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Le conseil municipal a approuvé la création d'une sous‑catégorie d'impôt pour locaux commerciaux délabrés — les propriétaires risquent une hausse d'impôt allant jusqu'à 57 %, avec des avis d'évaluation possibles d'ici environ deux ans.
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Connor McDavid a marqué un but et donné deux passes le 28 mars pour reprendre la tête des marqueurs de la LNH alors que les Oilers ont battu Anaheim 4‑2; Edmonton est 27‑5‑5 cette saison lorsqu'il marque le premier.
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Les Oilers ont signé le défenseur tchèque Tomas Cibulka sur un contrat d'entrée de deux ans (annonce du 27 mars); Cibulka a inscrit 42 points en 90 matchs lors des deux dernières saisons en République tchèque.
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Calgary a atteint une étape majeure dans la réparation de la conduite principale Bearspaw South: la remise en eau des tronçons réparés a commencé, mais les restrictions d'eau restent en vigueur jusqu'aux tests et le remplacement complet par de l'acier est prévu d'ici décembre.
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L'application WildfireScore note le risque d'incendie de forêt pour chaque propriété au Canada sur une échelle de 1 à 5 et propose un rapport de probabilité sur 30 ans pour 20 $ — un outil pratique face à des saisons plus sévères.
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Des agents immobiliers de Calgary disent voir davantage d'acheteurs pour la première fois, stimulés par le remboursement GST pour primo‑accédants et un marché locatif qui s'assouplit: 3 100 unités disponibles en mars, +15 % en un an.
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Des rapports du MEI et de Clean Prosperity indiquent que l'expansion de Trans Mountain a réduit l'écart de prix et apporté ~16,7 milliards USD de revenus additionnels à l'industrie, relançant les appels à de nouvelles infrastructures pipelinières.
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L'intérêt pour un autre oléoduc traversant la Colombie‑Britannique renaît avec la saturation imminente de Trans Mountain; le gouvernement BC et des Premières Nations s'opposent, et le PDG d'Enbridge dit que les conditions de construction ne sont pas encore réunies.
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Ottawa octroie 28,9 M$ via le programme Energy Innovation pour des projets de capture de carbone et d'énergies renouvelables — près de 15 M$ pour des projets au Saskatchewan et plus de 9 M$ pour le solaire.
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Jason Stephan, secrétaire parlementaire de la première ministre pour les affaires constitutionnelles, a encouragé les Albertains à signer une pétition pour un référendum sur la séparation, provoquant des critiques du NPD.
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Le 27 mars, le premier ministre Mark Carney a averti qu'un référendum albertaine sur la séparation "peut avoir un effet" sur la confiance des investisseurs, tout en réaffirmant la coopération fédérale‑provinciale sur l'énergie.
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La Commission des frontières électorales de l'Alberta recommande l'ajout de deux circonscriptions (87 → 89 sièges), des nouvelles circonscriptions à Calgary et Edmonton et la consolidation d'autres pour tenir compte des changements démographiques.
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Élections Alberta a conclu que le ministre Dale Nally a accédé à une liste d'électeurs à des fins non autorisées, mais n'a infligé aucune sanction, offrant des conseils sur l'utilisation future.
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Un comité législatif a recommandé Phillip Peters pour succéder à Doug Wylie comme vérificateur général de la province; Peters devrait assumer la fonction le 29 avril et poursuivre l'enquête sur des contrats de santé.
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L'Alberta prépare un cadre provincial de responsabilité des conseillers municipaux avec enquêteurs indépendants et la publication des salaires municipaux pour restaurer la confiance publique.
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L'Alberta a déposé le projet de loi 21 pour mettre en œuvre la reconnaissance mutuelle interprovinciale des biens de consommation afin de réduire la paperasserie, tout en exemptant certains produits pour raisons de sécurité/santé.
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Les familles d'Ardrossan ont appris le 20 mars que la garderie Where It’s at Country Daycare doit quitter l'école Holy Redeemer sous 90 jours, perturbant environ 30 familles inscrites.
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Le propriétaire Nick Spina se plaint d'un problème d'accumulation d'eau devant son commerce au nord‑ouest d'Edmonton depuis des décennies; EPCOR indique qu'un puisard bloqué sur propriété privée et l'alignement ferroviaire compliquent la situation et qu'on travaille sur des solutions à long terme.
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La GRC a inculpé Mouhamad Fadi Orfahly, 44 ans, de meurtre au premier degré et arrêté Mahmoud Ali Abdallah Mansour, 43 ans, à Toronto, après l'incendie mortel du 19 février qui a coûté la vie à la dentiste locale Mai Diab, 59 ans.
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La GRC a arrêté le 18‑year‑old Jimmy Gassner en Saskatchewan, l'accusant de meurtre au deuxième degré lié à la fusillade du 14 mars sur la QEII qui a tué Birinder Singh, 22 ans; l'enquête suit d'autres suspects potentiels.
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James Hjelmeland, 31 ans, de Red Deer, a été condamné à 17 ans de prison aux États‑Unis après s'être reconnu coupable d'avoir tenté d'attirer un mineur et d'infractions liées à du matériel sexuel impliquant des enfants (décembre 2024).
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Malik Buccini‑Small, 23 ans, de Calgary, fait face à 10 chefs d'accusation pour avoir prétendument appâté et ciblé des filles de 7 à 15 ans via les réseaux sociaux; les enquêteurs indiquent qu'il pourrait y avoir d'autres victimes.
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Une enquête nationale auprès d'environ 2 000 personnes montre que près de la moitié des femmes noires, filles et personnes sexospécifiquement diverses au Canada ont retardé ou évité le soin par crainte du racisme, et le rapport recommande une stratégie nationale d'équité en santé pour les personnes noires.
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Quatre personnes sont mortes dans deux avalanches distinctes dans le nord de la Colombie‑Britannique dimanche (trois héliskiers près de Terrace et une personne près de la rivière Klehini); le risque y était classé "considérable" à "modéré".
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Le T. rex géant de Drumheller, « Tyra », est jugé structurellement sain mais nécessite environ 154 000 $ en réparations immédiates et des coûts d'entretien importants; l'attraction reçoit environ 150 000 visiteurs par an et son avenir fait débat.
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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.