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Weekly Digest Edmonton Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026

Résumé hebdo d'Edmonton — 30 mars au 5 avril 2026

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  1. [2417] Le 2 avril, les Oilers ont battu Chicago 3-1 : Matthew Savoie a inscrit le but gagnant, Edmonton enchaîne une 5e victoire d’affilée et est à égalité en tête de la division Pacifique avec 87 points; Leon Draisaitl est déclaré out pour la saison.

  2. [2392] Le gardien Connor Ingram, pour son 29e anniversaire, a réalisé 27 arrêts et signé un blanchissage dans la victoire 3-0 contre Seattle.

  3. [2424] Les Oilers continuent de signer des jeunes talents — Owen Michaels a signé un contrat d’entrée d’un an (le club a aussi agi sur d’autres espoirs).

  4. [2314] Edmonton va retirer les trois passages piétons en "scramble" sur Whyte Avenue pour améliorer la priorité bus et la ponctualité des transports en commun, en rétablissant des traversées classiques.

  5. [2320] Morgan Banman, 33 ans, a été arrêté et fait face à des accusations incluant deux tentatives de meurtre après un vol dans un dépanneur et une agression au couteau à la station LRT Corona (le 1er mars).

  6. [2351] Kuldeep Raj, blessé le 14 mars par un véhicule circulant à contresens sur l’Anthony Henday, se remet de plusieurs opérations; sa famille a lancé une collecte de fonds.

  7. [2420] Les prix de l’essence grimpent (près de 1,74 $/L à Edmonton) alors que le WTI flirtait avec 114 $US le baril; des appels à une baisse des taxes sur l’essence ressurgissent, mais la réduction provinciale suit une période de surveillance de 20 jours ouvrables.

  8. [2385] Avertissement météo pour le long week‑end : système de neige/pluie‑neige touchant Calgary et le sud de l’Alberta, Edmonton recevra quelques flocons — prudence sur les routes.

  9. [2423] Une nouvelle tempête de printemps a provoqué au moins 163 collisions à Calgary (22 blessés); la majeure partie de la neige devrait fondre avec la hausse des températures.

  10. [2425] Calgary a levé les restrictions d’eau après la réparation de neuf sections du Bearspaw South Feeder Main; cette conduite alimente environ 60 % de la ville et son remplacement de 381 M$ est en cours.

  11. [2377] La seule pharmacie de Swan Hills (ville d’environ 1 400 personnes) fermera le 30 avril, obligeant les résidents à se déplacer jusqu’à une heure pour leurs ordonnances.

  12. [2380] Les augmentations du salaire minimum se poursuivent au Canada, mais beaucoup jugent les hausses insuffisantes : l’Alberta reste à 15 $/h tandis que le taux fédéral pour travailleurs sous réglementation fédérale passe à 18,15 $/h.

  13. [2343] La GRC cherche toujours les restes du bébé Braylee Beasley après la découverte du corps de sa mère à St. Albert; Christopher Beasley fait face à des accusations, la police sollicite des témoignages.

  14. [2376] Un accident mortel sur l’autoroute 2 près de Granum a tué deux personnes après la collision entre un semi et un véhicule qui tournait vers la Highway 519; enquête en cours.

  15. [2378] À Calgary, un homme de 39 ans fait face à des accusations de conduite dangereuse et d’obstruction après un accident mortel sur Stoney Trail et une intrusion à grande vitesse sur une zone bouclée par la police.

  16. [2386] Rana Cheema, 45 ans, a été accusé d’extorsion et de menaces dans le cadre d’une série d’affaires visant la communauté sud‑asiatique de Calgary; la police recense 41 tentatives d’extorsion depuis janvier 2025.

  17. [2381] Deux personnes — Jimmy Gassner (18 ans) et Deon Libsekil (23 ans) — ont été accusées du meurtre au volant survenu le 14 mars sur la QEII qui a coûté la vie à Barinder Singh, 22 ans; la police dit l’attaque partiellement aléatoire.

  18. [2345] À Lethbridge, la plus grosse saisie de fentanyl de l’histoire locale : 2,25 kg (valeur estimée 450 000 $), saisie le 19 mars; une femme de 49 ans a été arrêtée.

  19. [2346] Les organisateurs d’une pétition en faveur de l’indépendance albertaine affirment avoir réuni plus de 177 732 signatures (seuil de 10 %), en attente de vérification par Elections Alberta avant le 2 mai.

  20. [2306] Le gouvernement UCP propose d’interdire le lancement de pétitions citoyennes relatives à des référendums constitutionnels ou de politique publique pendant un an avant et après une élection provinciale.

  21. [2347] L’Alberta réclame une modification constitutionnelle pour que les provinces aient davantage leur mot à dire dans la nomination des juges provinciaux; une motion viendra au parlement provincial cette semaine.

  22. [2421] Le gouvernement provincial a déposé un projet de loi pour restreindre l’accès des mineurs (≤15 ans) aux images sexuellement explicites dans les bibliothèques publiques, via contrôle par le personnel ou zones séparées (324 points de service concernés).

  23. [2383] L’Alberta veut imposer l’enregistrement des employeurs qui embauchent des travailleurs étrangers temporaires, instaurer une licence pour les consultants et recruteurs, et publier un registre — sanctions allant jusqu’à 1,5 M$ pour les entreprises.

  24. [2340] Projet de loi pour définir l’étiquette « Alberta whisky » : production (mash, fermentation, distillation, vieillissement, mise en bouteille) et approvisionnement (eau d’Alberta, ≥2/3 des grains locaux) doivent se faire en province.

  25. [2342] Les négociations fédérales‑provinciales autour du MOU (prix du carbone, projet Pathways de captage et stockage) risquent de dépasser la date‑butoir du 1er avril, ce qui pourrait retarder des milliards d’investissements bas carbone.

  26. [2349] Ottawa autorise temporairement l’usage du strychnine en Alberta et en Saskatchewan jusqu’en novembre 2027 pour lutter contre les dégâts causés par les marmottes/écureuils des prairies, sous conditions pour limiter les risques environnementaux.

  27. [2350] Artemis II a une fenêtre de lancement du 1er au 6 avril : l’astronaute canadien Jeremy Hansen pourrait devenir le premier non‑Américain à aller au‑delà de l’orbite basse terrestre; Jenni Gibbons (Calgary) est sa suppléante.

  28. [2318] La route Border Road sera fermée aux Canadiens cet été; l’Alberta investit environ 8 M$ pour construire une route parallèle côté canadien et préserver l’accès local.

  29. [2315] Les banques alimentaires connaissent une demande sans précédent : en Alberta 132 402 personnes ont utilisé ces services ce mois‑ci, et à Calgary 64 % des personnes âgées clientes sont des utilisatrices pour la première fois.

  30. [2387] L’âge de dépistage du cancer colorectal est abaissé dans certaines régions (Î.-P.-É. et Nunavut à 45 ans) et d’autres provinces, dont l’Alberta, examinent la possibilité de suivre le mouvement.

  31. [2310] Des patients migraineux en Alberta rapportent une aggravation des crises avec les variations météorologiques; les médecins recommandent d’identifier les déclencheurs et de consulter si les attaques sont fréquentes.

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Alberta UCP wants constitution changed over judge appointments

Smith told reporters that the government will pass a motion in the legislature calling for the necessary changes to the Constitution to have their call put into place.

Politics Mar 30, 2026

Alberta proposes election blackout on citizen-led referendum questions

Petitions currently completed or underway wouldn't be affected by the two-year blackout period, and corresponding deadlines for holding a referendum would be repealed.

Politics Mar 30, 2026

Breast cancer initiative sending patients to Alberta is reducing Sask. wait list

Breast cancer diagnostic wait times are decreasing thanks to a Saskatchewan initiative sending patients to Alberta, but some are pushing for more in-province care.

Health Mar 30, 2026

Migraine sufferers blame shifting weather for worsening symptoms

Migraines are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, but are often dismissed as stress or ‘just a headache’ — a misconception doctors say leads to delayed treatments.

Health Mar 30, 2026

Edmonton space enthusiast at historic Artemis II launch: ‘Truly incredible’

Zachary Aubert of 'The Launch Pad' is amongst the hundreds of bloggers and journalists gathered in Florida to cover the launch of the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center.

Science Mar 30, 2026

Water restrictions could lift as soon as Thursday: City of Calgary

The City of Calgary says water restrictions could be lifted and the Bearspaw South Feeder Main could be delivering water to Calgarians homes again within days.

Health Mar 30, 2026

Edmonton removing all 3 scramble crosswalks along Whyte Avenue

The City of Edmonton is implementing new transit priority measures and that means doing away with the three scramble crosswalks that have existed for five years on Whyte Avenue.

Traffic Mar 30, 2026

Canadian food banks reduce services amid ‘unprecedented’ demand

Food banks are reporting having to change how they serve Canadian communities, with some reducing drop ins or how much food is given.

Health Mar 30, 2026

A growing number of Calgary seniors are facing food insecurity, study says

A new Calgary Food Bank study shows the increasing cost of living is creating food insecurity for a growing number of seniors and forcing them to turn to the Food Bank for help.

Economy Mar 30, 2026

2 Lethbridge men charged with first-degree murder following fatal assault

Two Lethbridge men have each been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal assault at an apartment complex in the city on March 27.

Crime Mar 30, 2026

‘It’s ridiculous’: U.S. closing historic Border Road to Canadian traffic

Residents along both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are upset with the American government's decision to restrict access to a commonly used road that runs along the border.

Traffic Mar 30, 2026

Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead

Avi Lewis begins his term with the task of rebuilding the NDP in his unapologetically progressive vision, but there is already resistance from Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Canada Mar 30, 2026

Man charged with trying to kill officers at Edmonton LRT station after robbery

A man is accused of robbing a liquor store and then attempting to kill several police and transit peace officers at the Corona LRT Station in downtown Edmonton.

Crime Mar 30, 2026

Ingram celebrates birthday with 27-save shutout

Connor Ingram celebrated his 29th birthday Tuesday by making 27 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the Seattle Kraken 3-0.

Sports Mar 31, 2026

Alberta government tables legislation to designate official Alberta whisky label

The Alberta government has tabled legislation requiring any whisky sold with an "Alberta Whisky" label to be mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, proofed and bottled in Alberta.

Politics Mar 31, 2026

Alberta to mandate teachers be balanced on all issues, pushing neutrality in schools

Alberta's UCP government has tabled a bill to make sweeping changes to teacher conduct and education priorities that it claims will make classrooms free from politics and ideology.

Politics Mar 31, 2026

Carney, Smith don’t expect to meet deadline to finalize agreements in MOU

Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith admit that the April 1 deadline to finalize the agreements outlined in the Canada-Alberta MOU will not be met.

Economy Mar 31, 2026

Alberta RCMP still looking for baby’s remains after mother’s body found in apartment

RCMP are asking for the public's help finding the remains of a five month old girl whose remains are believed to have been put in a garbage bin in the Edmonton area last fall.

Crime Mar 31, 2026

Rick Campbell joins Edmonton Elks coaching staff

Rick Campbell is back with the Edmonton Elks.

Sports Mar 31, 2026

Police in Lethbridge make largest fentanyl seizure in city’s history

Officers from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team and Lethbridge police have seized 2.25 kilograms of fentanyl. It is the largest seizure of the drug in the city's history.

Crime Mar 31, 2026

Alberta independence petition leaders say signature requirement reached

Organizers behind a petition on Alberta separating from Canada say they've acquired enough signatures to send it to a referendum or legislative vote.

Canada Mar 31, 2026

Alberta calling for constitutional change to give provinces say over judge picks

Alberta's government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give provinces more of a say in how judges are appointed at the provincial level.

Canada Mar 31, 2026

United Conservatives express patriotism after MLA supports separatist petition

Danielle Smith and her United Conservative government spoke of their unwavering love for Canada on Monday as the Opposition NDP accused them of harbouring a separatist.

Canada Mar 31, 2026

Ottawa allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta, Saskatchewan

Ottawa is temporarily allowing the return of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations.

Canada Mar 31, 2026

Artemis II: The Canadian astronauts getting NASA back to the moon

Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons are members of Artemis II, a 10-day lunar fly-around and the first crewed mission to the moon since the Apollo missions more than 50 years ago.

Canada Mar 31, 2026

Edmonton man recovering after being hit by wrong-way driver

An Edmonton man is suffering multiple injuries and has been hospital for weeks, after a vehicle traveling the wrong way hit his vehicle head on.

Canada Mar 31, 2026

RCMP investigating after 2 people killed in crash northwest of Lethbridge

RCMP say two people were killed Wednesday when their vehicle was struck by a semi truck travelling northbound on Highway 2 near the Hamlet of Granum.

Traffic Apr 1, 2026

Swan Hills, Alta.’s only pharmacy set to close on April 30

The Rexall Pharmacy is a staple in Swan Hills, Alta. The only place for community members to get their prescriptions and pick up some essential items.

Canada Apr 2, 2026

Calgary man charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash on Stoney Trail

Calgary police have charged a man with dangerous driving after he allegedly drove through a police barricade at the scene of a fatal crash while officers were still investigating.

Crime Apr 1, 2026

Political neutrality mandate in Alberta classrooms offensive to teachers, union says

The President of the Alberta Teachers Association says it's unfair of the provincial government to suggest Alberta teachers don't act with integrity in the classroom.

Education Apr 1, 2026

Advocates say rising minimum wages still fall short across Canada

Minimum wage workers in Nova Scotia will earn a quarter more per hour when the rate increases to $16.75 on Wednesday. It will increase again to $17 this October.

Economy Apr 1, 2026

2 charged in highway shooting that killed Alberta man in ‘senseless crime’

Alberta RCMP say two suspects have been charged in a highway shooting near Leduc that killed a 22-year-old man, describing the attack as partially random.

Crime Apr 1, 2026

Alberta looks to regulate temporary foreign worker registration rules

Jobs Minister Joseph Schow has introduced a bill that, if passed, will require businesses to register with the province before hiring foreign nationals through the federal program.

Canada Apr 1, 2026

Snow in the forecast for Calgary, Edmonton areas ahead of the long weekend

With snow in the forecast, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Calgary and area, and is warning of the possibility of some tricky travel conditions.

Weather Apr 1, 2026

Calgary police lay charges in ongoing South Asian extortion investigations

Calgary police have charged a 45-year-old man in connection with ongoing investigation into extortion cases involving members of the city's South Asian community.

Crime Apr 1, 2026

1 province is lowering colorectal cancer screening age and more could follow

Prince Edward Island announced it's changing its screening age eligibility to 45, but other provinces say they're still investigating whether to do so.

Health Apr 1, 2026

Oilers sign Nicholl to entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year entry-level contract beginning next season, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

Sports Apr 1, 2026

Alberta Mounties lift shelter-in-place advisory after warning of 4 armed men

Alberta RCMP have now lifted a shelter-in-place advisory, issued late Tuesday during the search for four armed men near the community of High Prairie, in northern Alberta.

Crime Apr 1, 2026

Ingram makes presence felt with birthday shutout

It may have been his birthday, but goaltender Connor Ingram was the one handing the Edmonton Oilers a present on Tuesday.

Health Apr 1, 2026

Savoie scores winner, Oilers top Blackhawks 3-1

Matthew Savoie scored the winner as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 for their season-high fifth victory in a row Thursday.

Sports Apr 3, 2026

Irreplaceable jewelry stolen from Alberta senior during distraction theft

Ruth Patterson says in February she was on her way to the Walmart at Marlborough Mall in northeast Calgary when a man in a white SUV drove up beside her, asking for directions

Crime Apr 2, 2026

Soaring gas prices prompt renewed calls for government fuel tax relief

Another jump in the price of gasoline has heightened the debate over whether the provincial and federal governments should provide some tax relief for drivers.

Economy Apr 2, 2026

Alberta introduces bill to reduce child access to sex images in public libraries

The Alberta government has introduced legislation to ensure children and young teens won’t be able to access sexually graphic images in books at public libraries.

Education Apr 2, 2026

Another spring snowstorm snarls Calgary roads, causes dozens of crashes

Calgarians woke to a blanket of heavy wet snow that caused chaos on city streets and resulted in at least 163 crashes on Thursday morning.

Weather Apr 2, 2026

Oilers sign Michaels to entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Owen Michaels to a one-year entry-level contract for next season, the NHL club announced Thursday.

Sports Apr 2, 2026

Calgary water restrictions lifted after feeder main put back in service

The City of Calgary has lifted water restrictions that were put in place three-and-a-half weeks ago to allow for repair work to be done on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Health Apr 2, 2026