Alberta economic snapshot for September 21, 2013

CALGARY, AB, Sep 21, 2013/ Troy Media/ – It’s natural for consumers to feel that prices keep rising faster than their paycheques. But according to the latest inflation numbers, consumers are shelling out only a small amount more than they were a year ago.

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Alberta economic snapshot for September 14, 2013

CALGARY, AB, Sep 14, 2013/ Troy Media/ – Canada’s job market has been fairly soft in 2013, with the national unemployment rate still hovering above 7 per cent. It’s even more difficult for young people, where unemployment is nearly double at 14.1 per cent. But as is the case with most job seekers, young people may want to consider a move to Alberta.

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Alberta economic snapshot for July 27, 2013

CALGARY, AB, Jul 27, 2013/ Troy Media/ – Housing construction is an important driver of Alberta’s economy and supplying the correct number of homes to match the market demand is sometimes a challenge for home builders. However, the most recent data suggest there’s still plenty of room to build a few more.

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Alberta economic snapshot for July 13, 2013

CALGARY, AB, Jul 13, 2013/ Troy Media/ – Among the provinces, Alberta has the fastest growing population. The strong economy continues to attract thousands of people from other provinces and countries. But there is a type of population growth that is also driving our province’s rapid expansion – and this requires no one to pack up and move.

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