Alberta limits on rate hikes spark public debate
A government official explains gas price increases are driven by market conditions and approved by the Utilities Board. A Taber family saw a $178.89 rise in three months from December 2001 to February 2002, with February the peak at $123, and March expected higher if cold weather persists. The premier cites budget priorities and past wildfire and agriculture expenditures while considering rebates if prices stay high.
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Jacobs
EUB
Taber
Communities form groups to address growing Alzheimer care
Health care workers in Taber form work groups following a government prompted session on planning dementia care. Discussions cover dementia cottages in Pincher Creek and funding challenges while highlighting the need for family doctor support and strong caregiver networks.
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Carol Penner
Taber Hospital
Penner
Pincher Creek
June Fekete
Fekete
Mary Cherneski
Tabor
Cherneski
Alberta premier Klein outlines new sustainability fund plan
Premier Klein announced a sustainability fund to smooth Alberta government revenues amid volatile energy prices. He cited $900 million budget surplus and described capital funding priorities and new funding concepts including mortgage-style financing and public private partnerships for municipal revenue growth.
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Alberta
Klein
Mundy
Community meeting at Milk River Centre Alberta
A public meeting is scheduled at the Milk River Community Centre in Milk River Alberta from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on March 18 2003. Attendees discuss local concerns and community plans.
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Milk River
Alberta Environment
Milk River Basin
University of Lethbridge
A&b
Lethbridge
Alberta
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