Stelmach Calls Election

Alberta's prosperity has led to a shortage of health officials, rent in some areas has tripled, and police say there has been a steady rise in drug and fraud crime. The main issues of the 28-day campaign are expected to be affordable housing in the province's booming economy, better infrastructure, and Stelmach's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Stelmach called the election right after Tuesday's throne speech, in which his party promised to eliminate health care premiums in four years. The move would save the average family more than $1,000 each year. ... http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080204/alberta_election_call_080204/20080204

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