- The Edmonton Police Service used Tasers more than 1,000 times in 2023 and 2024, deploying the weapon on individuals ranging from 12 to 75 years old. This marks a significant increase from 2010, according to a CBC News investigation into how Edmonton police use Tasers. Data revealed frequent use on people identified with addictions or mental health issues, concentrated in central Edmonton communities such as Downtown, McCauley, and Boyle Street. University of Alberta criminologist Temitope Oriola emphasized the weapon's 50,000-volt power and potential for harm.
- The City of Edmonton is reminding property owners to review their property assessments. The assessments reflect market value as of July 1, 2025, and determine property taxes. Owners can compare properties online and call 311 with questions. The deadline to file a formal, fee-based complaint with the Assessment Review Board is March 23 at 11:59pm. Tax amounts mailed in May cannot be disputed.
- Edmonton and Calgary will co-host the World Cup of Hockey 2028, a "best-on-best" international hockey tournament. Prague will also host. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Alberta is a fitting place to host because of its deep hockey roots. Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack and Explore Edmonton CEO Traci Bednard emphasized the significant economic benefits for the city. The event is expected to attract global fans and showcase Alberta's passion for the sport. Edmonton's Rogers Place will host the semifinals and championship.
- CKUA has appointed Adam Mitchell as its permanent CEO after he served as acting head since 2025. The broadcaster's board said Mitchell, who joined the organization in 2023, helped stabilize CKUA following the departure of former CEO Marc Carnes and during a difficult financial period. CKUA narrowly avoided going off the air in 2024 after raising $3.5 million and receiving $11 million in federal funding. Mitchell previously served as executive director of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.
- A Quebec City civic group visited Edmonton on March 16 to gather insights from the city's experiences with transit expansion. The group wanted to understand Edmonton's processes and challenges in developing its transit infrastructure, aiming to apply these lessons to Quebec City's own future transit projects.
- Alberta is struggling to reach Ottawa's $10-a-day childcare target by the federal government's March deadline. After signing an initial five-year agreement in November 2021, Alberta introduced a flat $15-a-day parent fee in January 2025. Last December, Alberta and the federal government signed a one-year, $1.17 billion agreement extension, maintaining the $15 daily fee past March 31. The province said it needs an additional $2 billion to $3 billion from Ottawa to achieve the $10 mark and is seeking a new long-term agreement.
- The Alberta government, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and the Alberta Energy Regulator aim to crack down on oil and gas companies with unpaid property taxes, though they estimate $250 million in past arrears is unrecoverable. A new report outlines 17 recommendations, including making tax payment a condition for regulator licences.
Headlines: March 17, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim