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Oilers de Edmonton en racha — Matthew Savoie anotó el gol decisivo el 2 de abril en la victoria 3‑1 sobre Chicago; Connor McDavid sigue punteando la NHL y Leon Draisaitl se pierde el resto de la temporada.
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Robo por distracción en Marlborough Mall — la senior Ruth Patterson perdió un collar de oro hecho con sus alianzas tras un incidente afuera del Walmart; la policía advierte que estos ladrones viajan entre ciudades.
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Subida de la gasolina y pedidos de alivio fiscal — el crudo cerca de 114 US$/barril empujó la gasolina en Calgary a unos $1.75/L (26 de marzo) y reavivó demandas para recortar impuestos al combustible.
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Proyecto de ley provincial sobre material sexual en bibliotecas públicas — presentado el 2 de abril, exigiría que imágenes explícitas sean guardadas o controladas para menores de 16 años; el paquete incluye además medidas sobre rendición de cuentas municipal y agilizar vivienda.
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Nueva norma busca neutralidad docente — la ley exigiría que los maestros presenten temas de manera equilibrada y neutra, reglas sobre banderas y tocar el himno una vez por semana; el sindicato de docentes lo considera ofensivo.
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Tormenta primaveral complica carreteras en Calgary — nieve húmeda y advertencia amarilla el jueves provocaron al menos 163 choques y 22 heridos; se espera deshielo el viernes y sábado.
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Levantan restricciones de agua tras reparar la tubería Bearspaw — la ciudad arregló nueve secciones dañadas y volvió a poner la conducción en servicio; el proyecto de reemplazo de $381M sigue en marcha para terminar en diciembre.
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Policía de Calgary prepara una solicitud presupuestaria “significativa” — la jefa Katie McLellan dice que hay 830 puestos financiados pero solo 653 cubiertos; planean contratar 660 oficiales en cuatro años.
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Dos muertos en choque en la Highway 2 cerca de Granum — RCMP informa que un camión semi chocó con un vehículo que giraba; los dos ocupantes del vehículo fueron declarados muertos.
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Acusado por choque fatal en Stoney Trail — un hombre de 39 años enfrenta cargos de conducción peligrosa y obstrucción luego de un accidente nocturno; otro conductor que ignoró los cierres fue arrestado.
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Subidas del salario mínimo siguen siendo insuficientes — varias provincias aumentan sus mínimos, pero activistas dicen que no alcanzan para cubrir los costos crecientes de vivienda, comida y gasolina.
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Dos imputados por tiroteo en la QEII que mató a un hombre — Jimmy Gassner (18) y Deon Libsekil (23) fueron acusados del asesinato de Barinder Singh el 14 de marzo; la policía lo califica de ataque “sin sentido”.
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Alberta propone registro de empleadores que usan trabajadores extranjeros temporales — la ley exigiría registro provincial, licencias para consultores y sanciones hasta $1.5M por abusos; entraría en vigor a inicios de 2027.
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Jugadores de la CFL se ilusionan con el flag football olímpico — los hermanos Philpot y Nathan Rourke querrían representar a Canadá en LA 2028; la clasificación será en los mundiales de este verano en Alemania.
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Primer arresto en investigación por extorsión a la comunidad surasiática — Rana Cheema, 45, fue acusado de extorsión y amenazas; la policía registra 41 intentos desde enero de 2025.
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Edad de cribado de cáncer colorrectal en revisión — P.E.I. y Nunavut bajaron la edad a 45; otras provincias, incluida BC y Alberta, lo evalúan ante aumento de casos en menores de 50.
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Levantada la orden de quedarse en casa al norte de Edmonton — la GRC levantó la alerta tras arrestar a tres de cuatro hombres armados; la búsqueda continúa para el cuarto.
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Astronautas canadienses en Artemis II — Jeremy Hansen (especialista de misión) y Jenni Gibbons (suplente, de Calgary) participan en la ventana de lanzamiento que abre el 1 de abril, primera misión tripulada alrededor de la Luna desde Apollo.
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RCMP aún busca restos de bebé en caso de St. Albert — piden ayuda pública para localizar los restos de Braylee Beasley y cualquier mueble grande desechado entre sept y nov de 2025.
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Mayor incautación de fentanyl en Lethbridge — 2.25 kg incautados el 19 de marzo (valor estimado $450,000; ~22,000 dosis); una mujer detenida y retenida.
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Líderes de la petición por la independencia de Alberta dicen haber alcanzado el requisito — dicen haber reunido 177,732 firmas (10% del total de votos provinciales) para activar verificación; Elections Alberta verificará tras el 2 de mayo.
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Alberta pide cambio constitucional sobre nombramiento de jueces — la provincia y otras quieren más voz en designaciones judiciales provinciales; Ottawa recuerda que sería necesaria una enmienda constitucional.
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Aumento del 8.1% en impuestos a la propiedad para propietarios de Calgary — la combinación municipal y provincial deja a la casa típica (valor mediano $706,000) con ~9% más de impuesto (≈$32.25/mes), por alza provincial en la porción educativa.
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Alberta propone etiqueta oficial para whisky provincial — proyecto para definir “Alberta whisky”: destilado, añejado y embotellado en la provincia, usando agua de Alberta y 2/3 granos locales.
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Debate sobre rezonificación de la ciudad se pospone hasta después de Semana Santa — la audiencia pública sigue (526 inscritos hasta ahora); si se vota por revocar, los cambios entrarían el 4 de agosto de 2026.
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Explosión/incendio en Highland Park deja a familia sin todo — el fuego el 23 de marzo destruyó hogares y pertenencias; una madre perdió las cenizas de su hijo fallecido y del compañero; bomberos investigan.
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Bancos de alimentos reducen servicios por demanda sin precedentes — Food Banks Alberta reporta 132,402 usuarios este mes; muchas despensas han reducido frecuencia o cantidad de entrega.
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Crece la inseguridad alimentaria entre mayores en Calgary — estudio del Calgary Food Bank: 64% de las personas mayores que usan el servicio son usuarios por primera vez, debido a mayores costos y pensiones insuficientes.
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Cierres viales por construcción de Scotia Place — 14th Ave SE cerrada desde el 30 de marzo; vías se reabrirán para el Stampede y las obras continuarán después del festival.
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EE. UU. cerrará Border Road al tráfico canadiense este verano — la histórica vía de 14 km entre Coutts y Sweet Grass se dividirá; Alberta financiará una vía paralela del lado canadiense con $8M asignados.
Resumen semanal de Calgary — 30 mar a 5 abr 2026
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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.
Maple Leafs fire general manager Brad Treliving
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired general manager Brad Treliving on Monday, hours before facing the Anaheim Ducks in the second game of a four-game road trip.
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.
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.
Citywide rezoning debate and decision not likely until after Easter: Calgary mayor
As of Monday morning, City of Calgary officials confirmed a total of 526 people had signed up to speak on whether or not council should repeal citywide rezoning.
Grieving Calgary mother loses everything in house fire, including late son’s ashes
Trish Harris was one of several Calgarians living in a multi-unit dwelling on 34th Avenue NE who lost their homes the morning of March 23 in the community of Highland Park.
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.
Calgary road closures begin around Scotia Place construction
Starting March 30th, 14th Avenue S.E. is closed for both traffic and pedestrians. The enhancement aims to transform the avenue into a greater public space with four-lane roads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Calgary homeowners to see 8.1% property tax increase when finalized with provincial hike
Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas said the impact on homeowners from the provincial government's education property tax increase is "extremely jarring"
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rick Campbell joins Edmonton Elks coaching staff
Rick Campbell is back with the Edmonton Elks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rourke, Philpot twins eye Olympic flag football
The L.A. Summer Games offer twins Tyson and Jalen Philpot a chance to return to their football roots.
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.
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.
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.
Calgary police confirm pedestrian killed in crash on Stoney Trail
Calgary police said a pedestrian was killed in a collision on Stoney Trail near McKnight Boulevard late Tuesday evening, shutting down the southbound lanes for about six hours.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Calgary Police Service prepares for ‘significant’ 4-year budget request
Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas placed blame on the provincial government, after a significant clawback on photo radar enforcement last year.