People's Alliance Kickoff

The People's Alliance Party officially kicked off its campaign for the September 27th provincial election by focusing on what it calls the financial crisis facing the province.
Party Leader Kris Austin says nothing or very little has been mentioned so far about the growing provincial debt and string of budget deficits.

Austin says the People's Alliance is not proposing any tax increases but modest tax cuts for small businesses to stimulate economic growth.

The Provincial New Democrats are accusing both the Liberals and Conservatives of being irresponsible with all of their campaign promises.

Gas Prices Take A Rise

Gas prices have taken a hike after the weekly setting with maximum prices rising by a couple of cents. Self serve regular is now selling for 97.0 cents a litre around town with diesel up to 105.9.

The maximum price for propane is listed at 101.7 a litre.