- कॉनर मैकडेविड ने 1 गोल और 2 असिस्ट किए, Oilers ने Ducks को 4-2 हराया (28/3/2026); मैकडेविड का सत्र कुल 42 गोल और NHL स्कोरिंग में शीर्ष पर वापसी।
- Oilers ने डिफैंसमैन टोमस सिबुलका के साथ दो साल का एंट्री‑लेवल कॉन्ट्रैक्ट साइन किया — अगली 시즌 से लागू।
- एडमॉनटन सिटी ने जर्जर वाणिज्यिक संपत्तियों के लिए नई कर‑उपश्रेणी बनाने को हरी झंडी दी; मालिकों के कर में अधिकतम 57% तक बढ़ोतरी हो सकती है, नोटिस ~2 साल में जारी हो सकते हैं.
- अल्बर्टा के संवैधानिक मामलों के नेता ने पृथक्करण‑रिफरेंडम के लिए पिटीशन पर हस्ताक्षर करने का आह्वान किया; समूह को करीब 178,000 हस्ताक्षर मई की शुरुआत तक चाहिए।
- प्रधानमंत्री मार्क कार्नी ने कहा कि अल्बर्टा में रिफरेंडम "निवेशकों के विश्वास" को प्रभावित कर सकता है; संघीय‑प्रांतीय ऊर्जा सहयोग जारी है।
- अल्बर्टा की निर्वाचन सीमा आयोग ने विधानसभा के लिए 2 सीटें बढ़ाने (87 से 89) और कई सीमाओं का पुनर्लेखांकन करने की सिफारिश की।
- एडमॉनटन के 25 से अधिक चिकित्सा पेशेवरों ने प्रांत की MAID‑सीमाओं का विरोध किया; प्रस्ताव MAID को केवल अगले 12 महीनों में मृत्यु‑संभावना वाले लोगों तक सीमित करेगा।
- Service Alberta मंत्री Dale Nally ने एक गोपनीय मतदाता सूची को अनधिकृत उद्देश्य से एक्सेस किया — चुनाव कानून उल्लंघन पाया गया पर कोई दंड नहीं दिया गया, केवल सलाह दी गई।
- एडमॉनटन पुलिस ने Marika “Mika” Sutton (29) के मामले में John Angus Joseph MacArthur (47) को 17/3/2026 को PEI से गिरफ्तार कर 2nd‑degree murder और शरीर के प्रति अपमान के आरोप लगाए।
- एक पुरुष (William McMullin, 56) को डेटिंग‑ऐप्स के ज़रिये महिलाओं को नशीला करके उत्पीड़ित करने के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया गया; पुलिस मानती है और भी पीड़ित हो सकते हैं।
- सेंट अल्बर्ट में दंत चिकित्सक Mai Diab (59) की हत्या में दो पुरुषों पर आरोप लगे; शव घर में आग के बाद मिला (19/2)।
- QEII पर 14/3 को हुए ड्राइव‑बाय शूटिंग में 22‑वर्षीय Birinder Singh मारे गए; 18‑वर्षीय Jimmy Gassner ने 2nd‑degree murder का सामना किया है।
- Ardrossan की "Where It’s at" डेकेयर का लीज़ रद्द कर दिया गया (20/3), लगभग 30 परिवारों के बच्चे केयर के लिए परेशानी में हैं।
- एडमॉनटन का नल‑पानी वसंत के पिघलने से आने वाले ऑर्गेनिक्स के कारण क्लोरीन जैसा गंध कर रहा है — EPCOR कहता है पानी पीने योग्य है; गंध 3–5 दिनों में घट सकती है।
- उत्तरी बी.सी. में अलग‑अलग हिम‑धंसनों में 4 लोगों की मौत; Mount Knauss पर heli‑skiing दुर्घटना में 3 की मृत्यु, जांच जारी।
- ब्रैंडन लोनी की कथा: 1.5 साल से भयंकर दर्द, देरी से डायग्नोसिस (Tarlov cyst), और लंबी विशेषज्ञ प्रतीक्षा; उपचार के लिए विदेश जाने की फंडराइज़िंग कर रहे हैं।
- WildfireScore ऐप अब प्रॉपर्टी‑लेवल जंगल‑आग जोखिम 1–5 पर देता है और 30 साल का प्रॉबेबिलिटी रिपोर्ट $20 में उपलब्ध है — मॉलेक्यूलर उपयोगी।
- कैलगरी ने Bearspaw South Feeder Main की मरम्मत में बड़ा माइलस्टोन पूरा किया; पाइप धीरे‑धीरे पानी से भर रहा है, पर पानी प्रतिबंध कब हटेगा पता नहीं।
- डीजल की कीमत तेज बढ़ी (लगभग $2.30/लीटर), ईरान संघर्ष के कारण—ये परिवहन लागत और आपूर्ति‑श्रृंखला पर असर डाल रहा है।
- Drumheller का विशाल T. rex "Tyra" की संरचनात्मक जाँच में शुरुआती मरम्मत लागत ~$154,000 बताई गई; संरचना सुरक्षित, सालाना ~150,000 दर्शक आते हैं।
- James Hjelmeland (31, Red Deer) को फ्लोरिडा में बच्चों के खिलाफ अपराध में दोषी ठहराया गया और 17 साल की सज़ा सुनाई गई।
- एडमॉनटन के 170 St & 129 Ave पर दशकों पुरानी निकासी समस्या बनी हुई; EPCOR ने कहा कि निजी संपत्ति पर बंद नाले समस्या बढ़ा रहा है और दीर्घकालिक डिजाइन समाधान पर काम कर रहे हैं।
- RCMP ने पूर्व कैल्गरी मेयर Jyoti Gondek और पार्षद Andre Chabot के घरों पर सर्च वारंट चलाए — एक भ्रष्टाचार‑संदिग्ध जांच का हिस्सा; दोनों सहयोगी दिख रहे हैं।
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Edmonton
Mar 23 - Mar 29, 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.
Consumer
Mar 23, 2026
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.
Canada
Mar 23, 2026
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.
Canada
Mar 23, 2026
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.
Environment
Mar 23, 2026
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.
Environment
Mar 23, 2026
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.
Perspectives
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Health
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Money
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Crime
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Economy
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Crime
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Money
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Crime
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Consumer
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 25, 2026
‘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.
Canada
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Perspectives
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Traffic
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Crime
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Crime
Mar 25, 2026
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.
Sports
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Canada
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Crime
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Canada
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 26, 2026
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.
World
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Consumer
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Canada
Mar 26, 2026
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.
Entertainment
Mar 26, 2026
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.
General
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Health
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Environment
Mar 27, 2026
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.
General
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Politics
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Health
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Canada
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Crime
Mar 27, 2026
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.'
Canada
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Canada
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Sports
Mar 27, 2026
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.
Sports
Mar 28, 2026
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.
Canada
Mar 28, 2026