Alberta budget shows more spending and higher debt
Canada's Alberta 2018 budget outlines increased program funding in health education and community services with a projected 8.8 billion deficit and debt rising to 96 billion by 2024. Premier Notley defends the plan against critics who call it risky. Finance Minister Ceci cites diversification and oil revenue swings as key factors. Opposition leader Kenney attacks the fiscal path as irresponsible and unsustainable.
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City backs Hut 8 plan for $100M Medicine Hat data centre
Medicine Hat officials say Hut 8 Mining Corp will lead a $100 million data processing centre with a 42 megawatt power deal on a bareland site in the north end. Critics argue two proposed vacant buildings could have created more jobs and better used existing space, while city staff decline to release contract terms.
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