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बेअरस्पॉ साउथ फीडर मुख्य पाइप की 9 खराब कड़ियों के मरम्मत के बाद कैलगरी में पानी पर लगे प्रतिबंध हटा दिए गए — यह पाइप शहर के लगभग 60% पानी की आपूर्ति करता है; प्रतिस्थापन परियोजना $381 मिलियन की है और तेज़ी से चल रही है।
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एक और वसंत हिमकुद ने कैलगरी की सड़कों को अस्त‑व्यस्त किया: आधी रात से दोपहर के बीच कम से कम 163 टक्करे और 22 लोग زخ्मी; मौसम विभाग ने ड्राइवरों को सतर्क रहने को कहा।
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कैलगरी घर‑मालिकों को कुल मिलाकर 8.1% संपत्ति कर वृद्धि का सामना करना होगा — ज्यादातर प्रांतीय हिस्से की 19.8% वृद्धि की वजह से; औसत सिंगल‑फैमिली घर (मूल्य $706,000) के लिए ~$32.25/माह बढ़ेगा।
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कैलगरी पुलिस सेवा अगले 4 साल के बजट में "महत्वपूर्ण" संसाधन माँगने की तैयारी कर रही है — फंडेड पोज़िशन 830 हैं पर सिर्फ 653 भरे हैं; अगले 4 वर्षों में ~660 अतिरिक्त अधिकारियों की भर्ती का लक्ष्य है।
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साउथ एशियाई समुदाय को निशाना बनाने वाली ब्लैकमेल/वसूली जाँच में एक व्यक्ति पर चार्ज लगे — 2025 जनवरी से 41 वसूली प्रयास रिपोर्ट हुए हैं; पुलिस और पीड़ितों से आगे आने का आग्रह कर रही है।
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स्टोनी ट्रेल पर हुई घातक दुर्घटना में एक पैदल यात्री की मौत — McKnight Blvd के पास रात ~11 बजे; घटना स्थल पर बैरिकेड पार कर रहे एक ड्राइवर को पकड़ा गया और उस पर खतरनाक वाहन संचालन व पुलिस की जांच में बाधा डालने का आरोप है (अदालती सुनवाई 13 मई 2026)।
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Marlborough Mall के निकट एक आयुर्वृद्ध महिला से "ध्यान भटकाने" की चाल से अनमोल सोने की हार (विवाह की अंगूठियों के साथ) चोरी हो गई; पुलिस अनजान लोगों से दूर रहने की सलाह दे रही है।
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कच्चे तेल (WTI ~US$114) के महँगे होने से पेट्रोल की कीमतें ऊँची (Calgary ~ $1.75/L) — जनता ईंधन कर में राहत की माँग कर रही है; प्रांत की ईंधन कर 13¢/L है और कटौती 20 ट्रेडिंग‑दिन की निगरानी पर निर्भर करती है।
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अल्बर्टा ने सार्वजनिक लाइब्रेरी में बच्चों (≤15) के लिए यौन चित्रों तक पहुँच सीमित करने का विधेयक पेश किया — सामग्री काउंटर के पीछे रखी जा सकती है या स्टाफ नियंत्रण में; साथ ही कक्षाओं में शिक्षकों के लिए राजनीतिक तटस्थता का निर्देश भी है।
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अल्बर्टा प्रस्तावित कर रहा है कि कर्मचारी जो अस्थायी विदेशी श्रमिकों को नियुक्त करते हैं, उन्हें प्रांत में पंजीकरण कराना होगा (पहला लागू‑वर्ष 2027) और परामर्शदाताओं के लिए लाइसेंसिंग, उल्लंघन पर भारी जुर्माने (कंपनी के लिए $1.5M) होंगी।
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प्रांत संवैधानिक बदलाव की माँग कर रहा है ताकि प्रांतों को प्रांतीय न्यायाधीशों के चयन में अधिक अधिकार मिले — यह प्रस्ताव संघ‑स्तर पर विवादास्पद है।
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अल्बर्टा स्वतंत्रता (सेपरेशन) याचिका के आयोजक कहते हैं कि उन्होंने आवश्यक ~177,732 हस्ताक्षर इकट्ठे कर लिए हैं; Elections Alberta 2 मई तक सत्यापित करेगी; सरकार चुनाव से 1 वर्ष पहले/बाद में पब्लिक पेटीशन पर रोक लगाने का प्रस्ताव भी ला रही है।
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कार्बन‑मूल्य निर्धारण पर संघ और प्रांत के बीच MOU की समय‑सीमा (1 अप्रैल) शायद पूरी न हो पाए — Pathways कार्बन कैप्चर प्रोजेक्ट और $40 बिलियन के निवेश परियोजनाएँ जुड़े हुए हैं।
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सिटीवाइड रिज़ोनिंग (नगरव्यापी ज़ोनिंग) पर सार्वजनिक सुनवाई ईस्टर के बाद तक चल सकती है — अब तक 526 लोग बोलने के लिए नामांकित हैं; पास होने पर बदलाव 4 अगस्त 2026 से लागू होगा।
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Scotia Place के निर्माण के चलते 30 मार्च से शहर में सड़कों की बंदिशें शुरू हुईं — 14th Ave S.E. पैदल व वाहनों के लिए अस्थायी रूप से बंद; Stampede के लिए जुलाई में पुनः खुला जायेगा।
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कैलगरी में वृद्धों में खाद्य असुरक्षा बढ़ती जा रही है: कैलगरी फ़ूड बैंक के सर्वे में उपयोग करने वाले वृद्धों का 64% पहली बार फ़ूड बैंक की सेवा ले रहा है; वे कुल उपयोगकर्ताओं का ~5% हैं।
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QEII हाईवे पर हुई गोलीबारी में Barinder Singh (14 मार्च) की मौत के संबंध में दो आरोपियों को दूसरी‑श्रेणी हत्या का आरोप लगा — Jimmy Gassner (18) और Deon Libsekil (23) गिरफ्तार।
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St. Albert में एक अपार्टमेंट से मां की लाश मिली, पुलिस अभी भी शिशु Braylee के अवशेष ढूँढ रही है; पिता पर हत्या का आरोप है और पुलिस जनता से सूचनाएँ माँग रही है।
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Lethbridge में अब तक का सबसे बड़ा फ़ेंटेनिल ज़ब्त: 2.25 किलो (लगभग $450,000), अनुमानित ~22,000 खुराक; एक 49 वर्षीय महिला गिरफ्त में है।
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Artemis II मिशन (प्रक्षेपण विंडो 1–6 अप्रैल): कैनेडियन जेरेमी हैंसन मिशन‑स्पेशलिस्ट बन सकते हैं और कल्गरी की जेनी गिबन्स बैकअप हैं — पहले से अधिक 50 वर्षों में चंद्रमा के पास क्रूयुक्त उड़ान।
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खेल: Edmonton Oilers का शानदार दौर जारी — Matthew Savoie ने Chicago के खिलाफ निर्णायक गोल किया, टीम 5 मैच की जीत में है और Connor McDavid ने लगातार स्कोरिंग/प्वाइंट रन कायम रखा।
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फ्लैग फुटबॉल 2028 ओलिंपिक्स में डेब्यू करेगा; ट्विन्स Tyson व Jalen Philpot और Nathan Rourke सहित CFL खिलाड़ी कनाडा के लिए जगह पाने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं — विश्व चैंपियनशिप इस गर्मी में क्वालीफायर का मौका देगा।
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Highland Park में 23 मार्च की आग/विस्फोट में एक माँ ने अपनी सारी चीजें खो दीं, जिनमें उनके बेटे की राख भी शामिल है; परिवार समुदायिक सहायता की गुहार लगा रहा है।
कैलगरी साप्ताहिक संक्षेप (30/03–05/04/2026)
स्रोत लेख (48)
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.