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From deficit to surplus? Alberta's bleak budget outlook 'changed dramatically' as oil prices rise
Alberta's financial outlook has shifted from a projected $9.4-billion deficit to a potential surplus due to rising oil prices. Surging oil prices are cited as the key factor in improving the province's fiscal position.
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