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Weekly Digest Calgary Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026

Bulletin hebdomadaire Calgary — 30 mars au 5 avril 2026

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  1. Les Oilers d’Edmonton en bonne forme — Matthew Savoie a marqué le but gagnant le 2 avril dans une victoire 3‑1 contre Chicago; Connor McDavid reste dans la course au meilleur pointeur, tandis que Leon Draisaitl est absent pour la saison.

  2. Bijoux irremplaçables volés lors d’une escroquerie par distraction — Ruth Patterson a perdu un collier en or fait des alliances fondues à Marlborough Mall; la police met en garde contre des voleurs itinérants.

  3. Hausse des prix de l’essence, appels à alléger la taxe — le pétrole s’approchant de 114 $US le baril a poussé le prix à la pompe à ~1,75 $/L à Calgary (26 mars), relançant les demandes de réduction des taxes sur le carburant.

  4. Projet de loi pour restreindre l’accès des enfants à des images sexuelles en bibliothèque — présenté le 2 avril, il obligerait le placement ou la surveillance des documents explicites pour les moins de 16 ans; le texte contient aussi des mesures sur la responsabilité des conseillers municipaux et l’accélération du logement.

  5. Neutralité en classe visée par une nouvelle loi — le gouvernement veut imposer que les enseignants traitent les sujets «de manière équilibrée et neutre», avec des règles sur les drapeaux et l’hymne hebdomadaire; le syndicat d’enseignants parle d’une remise en question injuste de leur intégrité.

  6. Tempête de printemps perturbe les routes de Calgary — une importante neige humide a forcé des conditions dangereuses jeudi et causé au moins 163 collisions (22 blessés); la fonte est prévue vendredi et samedi.

  7. Levée des restrictions d’eau après réparation du Bearspaw Feeder Main — la ville a réparé neuf sections endommagées et a remis la conduite en service; le remplacement complet de 381 M$ se poursuit et vise l’achèvement en décembre.

  8. Le Service de police de Calgary prépare une demande budgétaire «significative» — la cheffe Katie McLellan dit avoir 830 postes budgétés mais seulement 653 pourvus; l’objectif est d’embaucher 660 agents sur quatre ans.

  9. Deux morts dans un accident sur la Highway 2 près de Granum — une semi a percuté un véhicule tournant le 25 mars; les deux occupants du véhicule frappé sont décédés; l’alcool et les drogues ne semblent pas en cause.

  10. Accusations après un accident mortel sur Stoney Trail — un homme de 39 ans fait face à des accusations de conduite dangereuse et d’entrave à un agent; un autre conducteur a traversé la scène malgré les barrages et a été arrêté.

  11. Augmentations du salaire minimum jugées insuffisantes — plusieurs provinces augmentent leur salaire minimum (l’Alberta reste à 15 $/h), mais les défenseurs disent que cela ne couvre pas la hausse du coût de la vie.

  12. Deux personnes inculpées dans une fusillade mortelle sur l’autoroute QEII — Jimmy Gassner (18) et Deon Libsekil (23) sont accusés du meurtre de Barinder Singh, abattu le 14 mars près de Leduc.

  13. Projet de registre provincial pour employeurs recrutant des travailleurs étrangers temporaires — la loi obligerait l’enregistrement auprès de la province, introduirait des licences pour consultants en immigration et prévoierait des sanctions allant jusqu’à 1,5 M$ pour les entreprises.

  14. Des joueurs de la LCF visent le flag football olympique — les jumeaux Philpot (un de Calgary) et Nathan Rourke disent vouloir représenter le Canada aux Jeux de Los Angeles 2028; la qualification passe par les championnats du monde en Allemagne.

  15. Première arrestation liée à une enquête sur le racket ciblant la communauté sud‑asiatique — Rana Cheema, 45 ans, accusé d’extorsion et de menaces; la police déplore 41 tentatives signalées depuis janvier 2025.

  16. Baisse envisagée de l’âge de dépistage du cancer colorectal — l’Î‑P‑É et le Nunavut ont baissé l’âge à 45 ans; d’autres provinces étudient la mesure alors que les diagnostics chez les moins de 50 ans augmentent.

  17. Alerte «restez chez vous» levée au nord d’Edmonton — la GRC a levé l’avis après l’arrestation de trois des quatre hommes armés signalés; la recherche du quatrième suspect se poursuit.

  18. Astronautes canadiens dans la mission Artemis II — Jeremy Hansen (spécialiste de mission) et Jenni Gibbons (suppléante de Calgary) sont impliqués dans le lancement ciblé le 1er avril, première mission habitée autour de la Lune depuis Apollo.

  19. La GRC recherche toujours les restes d’un bébé à St. Albert — les enquêteurs demandent des renseignements sur l’élimination possible des restes entre septembre et novembre et sur tout mobilier jeté durant cette période.

  20. Saisie record de fentanyl à Lethbridge — 2,25 kg saisis le 19 mars (valeur estimée 450 000 $; ~22 000 doses); une femme de 49 ans arrêtée et remise en détention.

  21. Les promoteurs d’une pétition pour l’indépendance de l’Alberta disent avoir atteint le seuil — plus de 177 732 signatures revendiquées; Elections Alberta vérifiera après la date limite du 2 mai.

  22. L’Alberta réclame un changement constitutionnel pour le choix des juges — la province veut plus de voix dans la nomination des juges provinciaux; Ottawa souligne qu’une modification exigerait une révise constitutionnelle.

  23. Hausse de 8,1 % de la taxe foncière pour les résidants de Calgary — la combinaison municipal‑provinciale signifie pour une maison unifamiliale typique (valeur médiane 706 000 $) une hausse d’environ 9 % (≈32,25 $/mois), principalement due à l’augmentation provinciale pour l’éducation.

  24. Projet de loi pour une étiquette officielle «Alberta whisky» — le texte fixerait des normes (production, vieillissement en province, eau d’Alberta, au moins 2/3 des grains locaux) pour protéger la marque locale.

  25. Débat sur le rezonage à l’échelle de la ville repoussé après Pâques — l’audience publique se poursuit avec 526 personnes inscrites; si le conseil abroge la politique, l’entrée en vigueur serait le 4 août 2026.

  26. Maison détruite par un incendie/explosion à Highland Park — l’incident du 23 mars a laissé plusieurs familles sans toit; une résidente a perdu les cendres de son fils et de son compagnon; l’enquête est en cours.

  27. Les banques alimentaires réduisent les services face à une demande «sans précédent» — Food Banks Alberta rapporte 132 402 personnes aidées ce mois‑ci; certaines banques réduisent fréquences ou quantités distribuées.

  28. De plus en plus de personnes âgées à Calgary en situation d’insécurité alimentaire — étude du Calgary Food Bank: 64 % des aînés utilisateurs sont nouveaux, liés aux coûts du logement et revenus de retraite insuffisants.

  29. Fermetures de routes liées au chantier Scotia Place — 14 Ave SE fermée depuis le 30 mars pour le projet; les voies seront rouvertes pendant le Stampede puis le chantier reprendra.

  30. Les États‑Unis fermeront Border Road aux Canadiens cet été — la route transfrontalière historique entre Coutts et Sweet Grass sera scindée; l’Alberta finance une route parallèle côté canadien (8 M$).

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Citywide rezoning debate and decision not likely until after Easter: Calgary mayor

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Calgary road closures begin around Scotia Place construction

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

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

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Canadian food banks reduce services amid ‘unprecedented’ demand

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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.

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

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

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

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Ingram celebrates birthday with 27-save shutout

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Calgary homeowners to see 8.1% property tax increase when finalized with provincial hike

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Alberta government tables legislation to designate official Alberta whisky label

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

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

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

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Rick Campbell joins Edmonton Elks coaching staff

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

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Alberta independence petition leaders say signature requirement reached

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

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United Conservatives express patriotism after MLA supports separatist petition

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Ottawa allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta, Saskatchewan

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

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RCMP investigating after 2 people killed in crash northwest of Lethbridge

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

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

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Advocates say rising minimum wages still fall short across Canada

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

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Alberta looks to regulate temporary foreign worker registration rules

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Rourke, Philpot twins eye Olympic flag football

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

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Calgary police confirm pedestrian killed in crash on Stoney Trail

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

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