We have committed to the endowments, which is saving, we've committed to capital, which is investment, we've committed to inflation-proofing the Heritage Fund . . . and there is the very real possibility that we could add more dollars in that area, ... So we're talking about a small amount of this surplus, really.

The basic conclusion is that 1999-2000 will bring further gains in corporate profits, mild-mannered inflation and a generally favorable outcome for equity prices. Increasing confidence that the economic expansion will continue through our newly-extended forecast horizon encourages a modest upward revision in stock price targets.

Concerns, however, remain on the level of the national debt, inflation and lack of investment.

I think all of us were a bit surprised when gas went to $14 (per thousand cubic feet) yesterday, ... We knew, of course, from the applications to the AEUB a week ago, that it would be higher.

Albertans work hard and contribute to the strength of the province,

The cash back was down on the list,