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California Pizza Kitchen has broken ground on a store in Edmonton, the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. The store will bring CPK's signature California-style pizzas, pastas, salads and more to the country for the first time and... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information regarding petroleum trade in oil sands of the western Canadian province of Alberta. The largest operators in Alberta, Suncor and Syncrude, opened mines in 1967 and 1978. Currently, they produce about 560,000 barrels of oil per day. It also refers to fort McMurray, center of oil rush in Alberta. It also refers to alternate sources of energy like solar and nuclear energy.

The article focuses on the budget surplus of Alberta. It discusses the role of its oil fields in the growing budget surplus of the Canadian province. The impact of the surplus on corporate and personal income taxes in Alberta is explored. It offers suggestions on allocating the budget surplus. INSETS: GOING IT ALONE;LOOKING AHEAD.

Focuses on the debate regarding the geopolitical designations dividing Alberta and Saskatchewan. Definition of boundaries according to geographers; Information on Frederick Haultain, premier of the North-West Territories until 1905; Reasons of Haultain for suggesting the territories be granted with provincial status; Symbolism of a border according to historian Gerald Friesan; Comparison between Alberta and Saskatchewan.

If passed by the legislature, the new measure would go into force retroactively on May 1, replacing a 2018 bill meant to restrict oil shipments to British Columbia after the province tried to halt the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. (Bloomberg) -- Alberta is reviving legislation previously blocked by a federal court that would allow the province to curtail oil and gas shipments to other provinces in retaliation for efforts to restrict pipelines. Alberta Renews "Turn Off the Taps" Legislation Blocked by Court. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, the fourth largest province in Canada. Edmonton is the supply depot of the north and is dominated by agriculture. Edmonton is one of the most polyglot communities in Canada and became a repository of a huge amount of U.S. cash and materials. Edmonton clings to its traditional values despite its increasing population and its new role as the oil capital of Canada.

The Canadian province of Alberta has its own peculiar prejudice. Alberta's Communal Property Act, which went into effect on April 1, 1947, requires groups owning land on a communal basis to register their holdings with the Minister of Municipal Affairs. No such group or any person acting in their behalf can purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire new land within a radius of forty miles of any existing communal settlement. Alberta's curiously discriminatory law can perhaps be best understood against the background of war-time tensions. Alberta's real problems derive from the insecurity of the world wheat market, a high tariff, and excessive transportation costs.

(Bloomberg) -- Alberta, the province that produces most of Canada's oil, sold C$300 million ($207 million) in 100-year bonds in a private placement, according to people familiar with the matter. In the last week, Alberta added C$500 million to its 2030 bonds and issued 260 million Swiss francs ($265 million) of 8-year debt, Bloomberg data show. [Extracted from the article]

Toronto-based developer, Potentia Renewables, has secured financing for a 548 MW portfolio of wind projects the company is developing in the Canadian province of Alberta. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents brief reports on business as of January 25, 1999, of interest to persons in Alberta, Canada. Alberta as Canada's richest province in 1998, according to the report `Provincial Economic Freedom in Canada 1981-1998,' by the Fraser Institute; View of Montana's Republican Governor Marc Racicot, that the United States state needs a general sales tax; Alberta's grants to the provincial film industry; The home market in Calgary, Alberta. INSET: Ottawa misplaces a dam, by Philip Hope.

UCP party unseats Notley's NDP in Canadian province's vote In a landslide victory, Kenney defeated center-left incumbent Rachel Notley, 55, whose New Democratic Party snapped four decades of conservative rule in 2015. [Extracted from the article]

Sentiment in Canadian province hits second-lowest on record Every week, Nanos Research asks 250 Canadians for their views on personal finances, job security, the outlook for the economy and where real estate prices are headed. [Extracted from the article]

Reports that the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick and Newfoundland have threatened not to ratify the Meech Lake Accord, which is aimed at making constitutional amendments to end Quebec separatism. Opposition by the three provinces to the provision relating to federal social programs favoring Alberta and other rich provinces.

The article offers information about production work and facilities opted by several Canadian provinces for the development in media sector. As stated, Ontario has been successful Canadian province in attracting the global media personnel and even pledged to invest 226 million dollars over the next 10 years. After a fall in business, Alberta is now opting for basic practices to lure the film and television projects. Nova Scotia is targeting the European market for its production.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Renewable Energy Systems are the latest developers to unveil a renewable energy project in Alberta as the Canadian province exerts its allure on local and international sponsors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that the governments of the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan are at odds with elements in the Canadian federal government and with the United States. Alberta and Saskatchewan do not wish to share large budget surpluses, earned as a result of high global prices for natural resources, with the rest of the country. The U.S. is considering a ban on the petroleum produced from the oil sands found in the region.

The author reflects on the connotation that Alberta is the richest province in all of Canada. He argues that the province's prosperity, referred on the statement of Peter Lougheed, as dissident, does not reach everyone for it does not recognize others who are struggling in life. An overview that depicted the province's condition is offered. He suggests that Alberta should follow how Norway handles its oil industry.

This article provides background information on the creation of two Canadian provinces: Alberta and Saskatchewan. Specifically, this article looks at the issues that caused the delay of Alberta and Saskatchewan's provincehood. When Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier announced the creation of two new provinces early in 1905, he declared their birthday would be July 1, not September 1. The causes of the delay cast light on the enduring issue of the West's power within the confederation.

This article focuses on the annual meeting of Canada's Investment Dealers Association in Banff, Canada and their discussion of the province of Alberta. The gathering gave us a close-up look at former provincial treasurer Jim Dinning, widely viewed as the successor to Ralph Klein whenever that formidable presence rides into the sunset. In the interim, Dinning cools his heels as chairman of a local financial services company, and he used a slug of his allotted time to hymn his company's virtues.When he switched to what was listed as a review of Alberta's first century, we learned why he's considered a hot political commodity. Dinning put down one marker that could prove important in the light of the Supreme Court's recent decision on access to private health care in Quebec. He wants Alberta to become the centre of Canada's medical research and experimentation in new health care techniques. The conference also got a memorable helping of Albertan optimism and achievement when Jim Gray spoke on the energy panel. Gray reviewed an important new book on Saudi oil reserves, Twilight in the Desert, by American oil industry analyst Matthew Simmons. Gray then led us through an analysis of the next 25 years of the Alberta oil sands. Alberta looks to be Canada's biggest winner from three kinds of aging: rising age-related demand for Canadians' health care, rising demand for its oil, and rising demand for the specialized financial products that will help underwrite the next 50 years of oil sands output.

Presents information on several proposals that were offered before 1905 regarding the geographical boundaries separating Alberta and Saskatchewan. Proposal of John Pallister in 1860; Reason of settlers in the eastern North-West Territories for opposing a proposed single province; Rationale behind a two province proposal at the boundary between the Districts of Saskatchewan and Assiniboia.

Alberta will become the first debt-free province in Canada in over 40 years decade. The declaration of a debt-free Alberta, like such previous announcements as the elimination of the provincial deficit, and the implementation of a single-rate, 10 percent income tax, has consequences for not only Albertans, but also for British Columbians. The prosperity of both western provinces could be dramatically improved if each took the proper steps namely, vigilance in constraining spending increases coupled with serious tax relief.

Reports on an independent tribunal's suggestion in summer of 1998 that Alberta's Provincial Court judges get a pay raise. Rejection of the suggestion by Justice Minister Jon Havelock and the Alberta cabinet; Reason the Provincial Court judges mocked the rejection; Calgary Judge John James' reaction; Comment of Mark Milke, Alberta director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

The article offers news briefs as of March 10, 2014. Topics include efforts towards a deal between the Canadian federal and provincial governments on the Canada Job Grant program, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement of plans to reduce the size of the U.S. Army, and debt from pension liabilities in Alberta, Canada.

The article looks at Alberta's attempts to centralize its health care. Topics discussed include whether Alberta saved money by abolishing its regional health authorities and instating a single board called Alberta Health Services, Alberta doctors' criticisms that the centralized system increased wait times and emergency room visitors, and the backlash the incumbent Progressive Conservative government has endured. The 2012 provincial elections are mentioned.

The article presents an interview with Iris Evans, the finance minister of the Canadian province Alberta. When asked what Americans need to think about when they threaten to block crude oil from Alberta's oilsands, Evans says that they should remember that blocking oil from Alberta will not solve the greenhouse gas emissions problem. Evans believes that Alberta is committed to a sustainable economy. She comments on commonly held misconceptions about Alberta.

The article focuses on an announcement from government leaders of Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada that was made at at the 2008 Western Premiers Conference which was held in Canada. In the announcement the leaders indicated that they felt that backing policies to protect the environment may hinder the development of resources in two western provinces in Canada and could hurt the economies of the provinces.

The article reports on the activities of Ralph Klein, the former premier of the Canadian province of Alberta. The author explains that after leaving office, Klein was out of the public eye until giving a radio interview in which Klein commented unfavorably on the performance of his successor Ed Stelmach.

The article reports that the province of Alberta is Canada's top polluter as of May 2007. The province, with 10% of Canada's population, contributes 40% of climate-warming gases of the country. It is where seven of the top ten polluters of the country is located, including Syncrude and Suncor. Because half of all emissions in Canada are from industries, environmentalists target them instead of consumers.

The article reports that despite appearances to the contrary the government of the Canadian province of Alberta could face financial problems. The 2006-07 budget produced a huge budget surplus, a result of high demand for the region's abundant natural resources, but the author states that spending has increased and the size of government expanded significantly. The fiscal policies of Alberta's president Ed Stelmach are examined.

The article reports on economic developments in the Canadian provinces. Alberta is reaping the benefits of high oil prices, but their good fortune is causing problems in the rest of the country, driving the dollar up and tourism down. The fiscal equalization program, which requires all provinces to spend comparable amounts on social programs is also troubled by Alberta's success. The new Parti Québécois leader André Boisclair is focusing attention on the separatist agenda.

The article profiles Alberta Premier Ralph Klein, who won every election he ever fought and was widely admired by fiscal hawks and social doves. Klein was occasionally touted as a potential leader of Canada's federal Conservative party. Klein has launched a new national program. Starting next year, the Alberta Centennial Scholarships Program will subsidize the post-secondary education costs of 325 students across Canada, 25 from every province and territory, offering $2,005 to each student. As national programs go, it is a modest one. But unlike Ottawa's mega-billion-dollar health, welfare and education transfer programs, Klein's has no catches. The provinces and territories decide who gets the scholarships.

Comments on establishing wealth-creating policies in the Canadian provinces. Indication that Central Canada is focusing on Alberta's growing wealth as oil prices rise; Suggestion that other Canadian provinces start thinking about how they can become more competitive; View that the campaign for Alberta to share its wealth with the rest of the federation through inter-regional transfers will increase separatist talk in Alberta and make Canada unstable.

The article discusses the oil boom in Alberta, Canada, which has become the underlying issue of next month's provincial election. Alberta is leaving other provinces far behind, growing its economy faster, attracting more newcomers, adding more jobs and paying higher salaries. Per capita GDP in the Edmonton-Calgary corridor is now 40% higher than in the rest of Canada, while the province has the lowest personal and corporate tax rates in the country. This is attracting the investment that is now driving the province's prosperity. With his Conservative government holding 73 of the 83 legislature seats and drawing at least 50% support, Alberta's premier, Ralph Klein, stands virtually no chance of defeat. With a full treasury, critics say his government is still too tight-fisted. Klein has taken heat not only from opposition Liberals and New Democrats, but also from health, education and community groups and ordinary citizens complaining of a lack of long-term vision. In his campaign, Klein is promising to meet investment needs. But the long-term questions still remain. Within a generation the province's known conventional oil reserves will probably be depleted.

The article focuses on Alberta, which produces most of Canada's oil and natural gas, and Ralph Klein, Alberta's premier. As energy prices have climbed, so have royalties. The result: Alberta is the richest of Canada's ten provinces, and the only one without a provincial sales tax. Its economy should grow by almost 4% this year, well above the national average. Klein announced that his government would wipe out the last of the province's remaining debt. A former television reporter, Alberta's premier is one of Canada's more colourful politicians. He is also an astute politician. After taking office, Klein pushed through a law mandating a balanced budget. Besides paying off almost the province's debt, Klein has set up a fund to cushion the province when energy prices fall.

Suggests that fundamental change is the only solution for provincial discontent in Canada. Consideration of the provincial-rights movements in Alberta; How the residents feel disrespected by the national government; Status of the electoral system and the Parliament.

Comments on social and political conditions in Alberta, and the idea that many Western Canadian provinces wish to secede from Canada. Idea that forces behind separatism include the Kyoto treaty, firearm registration, the Wheat Board monopoly, and the incompetence of the federal government; Perception that the Liberal government is harming the economy of Western Canada; Thoughts on a union between Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Discusses the retirement of Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada. Idea of former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed that Chretien will try to expand federal power at the expense of Alberta; Support of Alberta in the controversy over the National Energy Program by all provinces except Ontario; Outlook for a challenge against laws proposed by the government to implement the Kyoto protocol for environmental protection.

Focuses on the debate over the future of factory farms in Alberta, Canada. Demands by landowners and municipalities for clear rules on manure disposal; Creation of a central board by the government to approve and monitor hog barns and beef feedlots; Response to the board, including the view that final approval should lie with communities; Drawbacks of the legislation, including its failure to fully address human and animal health.