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ECONOMY: Tax now the leading household expenditure for Canadian families, says Fraser Institute
        (AlbertaIndex, May 12, Monday) --- Canadians now spend more on taxes than they do on food, shelter and clothing combined, says the Fraser Institute, in its latest research weighing in yet again on the country's punitive tax system.
 
HOUSING: Business group recommends solutions to help boost Calgary’s housing affordability
      (AlbertaIndex, May 9, Friday) –-- Greater certainty, emphasis on affordability, and streamlined approaches are needed in the city of Calgary’s planning, land use and development processes, according to a major research report released by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
 
ECONOMY: CIBC predicts interest rates to rebound, resource stocks to climb
        (AlbertaIndex, May 8, Thursday) --- After months of decline, interest rates will rebound and lift energy and materials stocks to new record highs, predicts CIBC World Markets in a new report.
 
ENERGY: Canadians support biofuels, says industry lobby
    (AlbertaIndex, May 7, Wednesday) --- A new nationwide poll released by the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) said that Canadians overwhelmingly support the national renewable fuels strategy to blend biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel in the nation’s fuel supply.
 
ENERGY: Suncor Energy agrees to build and maintain highway interchange along dangerous section
   (AlbertaIndex, May 6, Tuesday) ---Suncor Energy, an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, said it has signed an agreement with the province of Alberta to build and maintain an interchange which will help improve traffic flow and safety on Highway 63, notorious for its high rate of accidents.
 
TRANSPORTATION: Alberta to invest $1.9 billion in highway infrastructure this year
    (AlbertaIndex, May 6, Tuesday) --- Alberta province will invest a record total of $1.9 billion this year in building infrastructure this year including highways, bridges, road widening throughout the province, and ring roads in Edmonton and Calgary as part of the Capital Plan.
 
COMMUNITY: Non-profit and voluntary organizations to jointly tackle workforce challenges
    (AlbertaIndex, May 5, Monday) --- Non-profit organizations have launched a joint initiative to tackle labour challenges they face in Alberta.
 
COMMUNITY: More than $252 million for social programs in Budget 2008
        (AlbertaIndex, May 2, Friday) --- The Alberta government has allocated more than S$252 million in Budget 2008 to improve care services for families, provide for more seniors and families with affordable and safe places to live, and help improve Albertans’ quality of life.
 
TOURISM: Record $5.6 million marketing budget to entice Albertans, visitors to stay ‘a bit longer’
        (AlbertaIndex, May 2, Friday) --- Travel Alberta has launched its biggest ever regional tourism marketing campaign of $5.6 million to encourage locals and visitors to “stay a little bit longer” in Alberta.
 
LABOUR: Alberta to invest more than $8 billion to enhance education and employment programs
        (AlbertaIndex, April 30, Wednesday) --- The Alberta government has announced that it will be investing more than $8 billion in education and employment programs as part of this year’s budget to help build a skilled workforce and improve the long-term sustainability of the province.
 
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