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	Alberta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Albertans are the lowest-taxed people in Canada, and Alberta is the only province in Canada without a provincial sales tax (though residents are still subject to the federal sales tax, the GST).
		Forty-four percent of Albertans are of British and Irish descent, and there are also large numbers of Germans, Ukrainians, and Scandinavians.
		As of 2004, the population of the province was 3,183,312 (Albertans).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alberta (3828 words)

	Future Summit - Alberta 2002
		Albertans are well-educated with regards to environmental issues and as individuals, feel it important to do their part in reducing pollution and negative impacts on the environment.
		Albertans who responded to this section of the questionnaire said they would like a first-class health care system that promotes and supports healthy living and provides all Albertans with access to affordable services when they need them.
		Albertans value education and recognize the importance of an accessible, affordable, high-quality education system that equips Albertans for the challenges of modern-day society.
	www.futuresummit.com /FutureSummit.asp?LID=101 (1266 words)

	Gauntlet.ca - the politics of .ca: To Albertans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Calling Albertans of a particular opinion intolerant is, ironically, an example of over-generalization and prejudice.
		Albertans have consistantly seen a federal government that does not represent their interests.
		Albertans believe in democracy and we see a Prime Minister with more power over his/her government than should be acceptable.
	www.gauntlet.ca /2005/06/to-albertans.html (2792 words)

	News Release - Income tax cuts top Albertans' list of priorities
		“Albertans want to keep more money in their own pockets to spend on their own priorities, as long as quality health, education and other core services are maintained,” said Provincial Treasurer Steve West, noting the results were consistent for each region of the province.
		About 68 per cent of Albertans said it was important to pay down the remaining accumulated debt, preferably over a period of 10 to 20 years.
		Albertans are of one mind in assessing the options for a debt-free Alberta.
	www.finance.gov.ab.ca /whatsnew/newsrel/2001/n010130.html (1735 words)

	Alberta Finance - Budget 2003 - Government of Alberta Business Plan 2003-06
		Albertans recognize that their right to self-determination is balanced by their responsibility to their family and to the greater community.
		Albertans, with heritage from all parts of the world, live in harmony in a cosmopolitan society setting an example for the world and providing a key advantage in global relations and trade.
		Albertans' opportunities to participate in community and cultural activities and their enjoyment of the province's historical resources and parks and protected areas are essential elements of the high quality of life that they desire.
	www.finance.gov.ab.ca /publications/budget/budget2003/govbp.html (10909 words)

	CTV.ca \| Poll shows Albertans losing faith in Day, Alliance
		More than half of Albertans surveyed in a new poll said they had serious concerns about Canadian Alliance Leader Stockwell Day's performance, signalling a political change in what is known as the heart of Alliance country.
		The survey of 800 Albertans was done before Day's leaderhsip came under attack this week, in which senior MPs resigned from the party's caucus and Calgary MP Art Hanger publicly called for Day's resignation.
		Albertans are also still upset about an $800,000 bill for left for taxpayers from a lawsuit involving Day and a Red Deer lawyer and school trustee, Lorne Goddard.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1027384375377_22793575 (394 words)

	Weekly Commentary - August 8, 2005 - Instead of separating, Albertans should take away Ottawa*s power of taxation
		The August 22 edition of the Western Standard newsmagazine reports that 43% of Albertans think "western Canadians should begin to explore the idea of forming their own country." Across the West, the favorable response averaged 36%.
		According to this poll, separatist opinion is as strong in Alberta as in Quebec.
		If Albertans approved, the Legislature would simply pass a law requiring all federal taxes to be paid after a set date to the provincial treasury.
	www.citizenscentre.com /jbu05-08-08.html (616 words)

	Too many Albertans are"Missing Out on the Boom"
		EDMONTON -- Despite their province's impressive economic growth, many Albertans are still suffering from stagnant wages and chronic job insecurity, says a report released today by the Alberta Federation of Labour.
		Cormack says she hopes the AFL Report Card draws attention to some of the important and alarming changes that are taking place within the Alberta economy.
		Between 1991 and 1996 the number of self-employed Albertans jumped by 35 per cent, while the number of people employed by others actually fell slightly (0.3 per cent).
	www3.telus.net /public/afl/LabourNews/june98.html (729 words)

	Plebiscite on Deregulation
		While Albertans are not concerned about a sales tax, they are very concerned about the process of electrical deregulation which will result in higher electrical rates, higher retail prices and possible job losses if small businesses and Alberta based industries are no longer viable and competitive.
		Albertans need time to understand the issues more fully and an opportunity to learn the true facts.
		A referendum would provide Albertans with an opportunity to decide whether they want their government to continue with the process of electrical deregulation.
	www.iasa.ca /ED_documents_IASA/Issue24.html (791 words)

	Albertans give a hearty thumbs up to public services and public service workers (Canadian Union of Public Employees) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		And, support for keeping essential public services in public hands is overwhelming with 84 per cent for education, 82 per cent for health care and 81 per cent for water treatment.
		And, the uncertainty with which Albertans recent announcements by the government that they intend to finance public services through public-private partnerships is especially significant,” he added.
		Albertans value public services and public service workers because they know the value and importance of good public services to the economy and to their communities,” said McLeod.
	www.cupe.ca /www/news/5181?submit=print (576 words)

	5/10/2002 -- CANADA: New poll says Kyoto opposed by Albertans
		Albertans have made an about-face on the Kyoto accord, with a majority demanding the federal government drop its support for the global warming treaty for a made-in-Canada solution, according to a poll released Friday.
		Pollsters for Environics West also found people are becoming better versed on the protocol, with 91 per cent of respondents acknowledging they've heard of the accord, and of those, 55 per cent claiming to understand it.
		Other findings released Friday suggest 70 per cent of Albertans believe Canada will be hurt economically under Kyoto, with business going elsewhere in light of the fact the United States isn't a signatory and Mexico is exempt.
	www.climateark.org /articles/reader.asp?linkid=16499 (1086 words)

	Alberta -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Forty-four percent of Albertans are of (The people of Great Britain) British descent, and there are also large numbers of (A person of German nationality) Germans, (The Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine) Ukrainians, and (A group of culturally related countries in northern Europe; Finland and Iceland are sometimes considered Scandinavian) Scandinavians.
		Hunters and fishermen from around the world are able to take home impressive (Click link for more info and facts about trophies) trophies and (An improbable (unusual or incredible or fanciful) story) tall tales from their experiences in Alberta's wilderness.
		Many Albertans practise some form of (A religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination) Christian faith; however, a wide variety of other faiths are also present, as well as many people professing no religion.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/al/alberta.htm (3788 words)

	250k (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Albertans have lost their voice to an unheeding Ralph Klein, who for some reason, is reluctant to provide this added protection.
		By gathering signatures of a certain percentage of the voting population, a referendum could then be held in conjunction with a provincial or a province-wide municipal election.
		We are a group of Albertans who believe its time to ‘Toughen the Target’ against an ever increasing hostile and arrogant elected dictatorship in Ottawa.
	www.albertaresidentsleague.com /250k2.htm (1153 words)

	Separation Party of Alberta -To ensure the future of Alberta for Albertans by becoming an independent nation separate ...
		The policies which we advocate are in keeping with the aspirations of Albertans whose vision of the future is positive and constructive and built on true democratic principles where the power of government is always in the hands of the people.
		Our new national Constitution will embrace fundamental individual rights with balanced responsibilities; the freedom to own and enjoy private property; where laws will be made by the Legislature and not the judiciary; where our elected and appointed representatives owe their first duty to their electors and the people they serve and not their political parties.
		Albertans are compassionate and care for those in less fortunate circumstances.
	www.separationalberta.com /prin.asp (521 words)

	Quality Commitment to Albertans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Albertans' personal information is collected, used and disclosed solely for the purpose of providing the requested service and monitoring the effectiveness of service delivery.
		Albertans' personal information is used or disclosed only at the request or consent of the individual or as required by law.
		Albertans receive an explanation of how their personal information will be used.
	www.pao.gov.ab.ca /corporate/makingservice/service-commitment.htm (202 words)

	Albertans accepting of people with schizophrenia—but won't marry one
		When it comes to schizophrenia, Albertans have proven to be among the most accepting & supportive in the world, says a University of Alberta researcher.
		Although Albertans were supportive, stigma remains, however, mainly to do with fears that those with schizophrenia are dangerous, says Thompson.
		And when participants were asked if they would marry someone with the disease, advocates from the schizophrenic society were less likely to say yes than were members of the general public.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2002-10/uoa-aao100302.php (340 words)

	Albertans are tired of "sham consultations"
		EDMONTON — Albertans have spent the past five years participating in government-sponsored forums, summits and roundtables aimed at "reading the public mood" on important policy issues.
		Now the government is asking Albertans to come forward once again and give their opinions on proposed changes to the provincial tax system.
		"Albertans are tired of going to these forums only to have their opinions and suggestions ignored."
	www3.telus.net /public/afl/newsreleases/july2898.html (544 words)

	CBC News: Albertans to get $400 rebate cheques in January (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Albertans will start the new year with an extra $400 in their pockets, the province's finance minister says, promising that rebate cheques funded through a record projected budget surplus would be in the mail by January.
		"Albertans work hard and contribute to the strength of the province," Finance Minister Shirley McClellan said Tuesday in a news release.
		Homeless Albertans are also eligible for the rebate, and McClellan says the province will work with shelters and agencies to get the money to those without fixed addresses.
	cbc.ca /story/canada/national/2005/10/11/alberta_rebate_051011.html?... (469 words)

	News Release - Albertans still have time to respond to survey on Alberta's future
		This is due to the overwhelming response by Albertans to the It’s Your Future survey, and to allow Albertans who didn’t receive the survey time to obtain one, complete it, and have it counted.
		Clearly, the survey is important to Albertans; therefore, we will continue to accept, and count surveys.
		The survey was launched August 25 and asked Albertans for their input on what the government’s priorities should be in a debt-free Alberta.
	www.finance.gov.ab.ca /whatsnew/newsrel/2004/0923.html (274 words)

	CTV.ca \| Albertans to get share of energy revenues: Klein
		— Albertans will be getting a dividend cheque, and possibly a tax break, as their share of billions of dollars in energy royalties filling the province's treasury, says Alberta Premier Ralph Klein.
		Klein emerged from a caucus retreat Monday and said Albertans deserve a part of the province's resource wealth when the money is available.
		She said Albertans can also expect to see plenty of one-time spending on things like new schools, roads and wish list projects that were left unfunded while the province paid off its remain debt to become Canada's only debt-free province earlier this year.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1126607823619_17?hub=Canada (424 words)

	Alberta's Commission on Learning
		Available both online and in print, the questions posed in the workbook will also serve as a starting point for Albertans who would like to present to the Commission in person at one of the 11 public sessions scheduled in nine communities around the province.
		The workbook starts with a snapshot of Alberta’s education system, explores some key challenges and choices ahead and asks Albertans to respond to a series of questions covering seven broad topic areas ranging from excellence in the classroom and the changing student to building a sustainable and high quality education system for the future.
		Albertans who would like to present to the Commission must submit a request to do so in advance of the session they would like to attend.
	www.education.gov.ab.ca /commission/archive/NR03.asp (497 words)

	Alberta Family Law Reform Stakeholder Consultation Report - Initiatives - Alberta Justice Home - Alberta Justice
		Albertans have told us they want family law made simpler and more accessible.
		As part of the project, Albertans were asked to provide their input on a wide range of issues including spousal and child support, child access and maintenance, and the benefits and obligations of people involved in personal relationships.
		This input will be considered as we amend Alberta's family law to help simplify the system, while providing equal access to and fair treatment under the law for all Albertans.
	www.justice.gov.ab.ca /initiatives/default.aspx?id=2245 (369 words)

	Democracy ailing, say Albertans - Faculty of Arts - University of Alberta
		In a random telephone survey carried out earlier this year, respondents were asked to rate the health of a number of Alberta institutions on a scale of one to five (very unhealthy to very healthy).
		Less surprisingly, the report also found that a majority of Albertans feel the province's environment and education and health care systems are not in a healthy state, said Dr. Harvey Krahn, who co-authored the study along with Dr. William Johnston, both of the U of A's sociology department
		Harrison insists the report is not meant to be an attack on specific parties or politicians but rather, a barometer for how people in Alberta regard their political system.
	www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca /arts/news.cfm?story=21774 (469 words)

	Catholic New Times: Albertans concerned about health of democracy in the province
		Despite the fact that a majority of Albertans feel that the provincial economy is healthy, only 40 per cent of those surveyed felt that democracy in the province was in a healthy state.
		Citizens' Views on Democracy in Alberta," uses data from the 2003 Alberta Survey to examine Albertans' attitudes to the state of democracy in the province.
		* A majority of Albertans feel that the environment and the education and health care systems in the province are not in a healthy state.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0MKY/is_1_28/ai_n6244849 (364 words)

	Alberta Alliance Party - Contract with Alberta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In the Alberta Alliance, Albertans have a credible conservative alternative to a Klein Government that has lost touch with Albertans to the point that it refuses to even discuss the issues which Albertans say concern them most.
		Provide an opportunity for all Alberta children to earn a post-secondary education by offering free tuition for all graduates of Alberta schools who maintain a C average or better in high school and while at their post-secondary institution.
		Whereas the Klein Government has given permission for the Federal Government to prosecute Albertans who stand up against the Federal Firearms Registry; and whereas the Federal Firearms Registry is an unconstitutional infringement on the rights of Albertans; the Alberta Alliance, upon forming Government, agrees to never prosecute an Albertan for violating the Federal Firearms Registry.
	www.campaignsecrets.com /alliance/alliance_contract.asp (877 words)

	Albertans' Dividend Up In Smoke (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The revenue from the Sale of Electrical Generating Assets was supposed to be returned to Albertans as a dividend for decades of paying for the power plants.
		Now it has become "a rebate" to be applied against artificially high prices in an attempt to maintain low rates for voters.
		Albertans across this province are subsidizing these two companies.
	www.iasa.ca /ED_documents_IASA/Issue12.html (260 words)

	Albertans Are Concerned About Public Education
		Three-Quarters (76%) Of Albertans Agree That âThe Government should fund public education to ensure that all kindergarten to Grade 3 classes in Alberta have fewer than 17 students per teacherâ
		Regarding class size, nine-in-ten (90%) Albertans believe that class size makes a big difference in the quality of education delivered at public schools.
		As such, 76% of Albertans believe the Alberta Government should fund public education so that there are fewer than 17 students per teacher for kindergarten to Grade 3 classes.
	www.ipsos-na.com /news/pressrelease.cfm?id=2285 (220 words)

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