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Alberta businesses optimistic despite worries of Christmas spending restraint: CFIB
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November 22, 2025
Christmas markets are starting to open in Edmonton’s capital region. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says that while consumers are curbing their spending, local merchants are optimistic. The holiday season is one of the busiest times for businesses and one of the most important. Erik Bay has more.
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Alberta businesses optimistic despite worries of Christmas spending restraint: CFIB01:43 | November 22, 2025 -
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Protestors voice concerns over new Alberta AI data centre02:00 | August 2, 2026 -
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Canada’s energy companies enjoying increase in earnings01:46 | July 31, 2026 -
Why Winnipeg could lose its Slurpee Capital of the World title01:50 | July 29, 2026 -
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Alberta Condominium and Real Estate Conference kicks off in Calgary02:24 | June 13, 2026 -
AGLC allows 6 a.m. liquor service in Alberta bars, pubs02:04 | June 11, 2026 -
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Calgary Expo kicks off with ‘Party of Wonders’01:54 | April 24, 2026 -
Feds drop fuel tax, Alberta waiting for review period before relief01:51 | April 14, 2026
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Alberta businesses optimistic despite worries of Christmas spending restraint: CFIB01:43 | November 22, 2025
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Flight attendants hit the picket line after CUPE, WestJet fail reach a new contract02:24 | August 2, 2026
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Major Edmonton festivals wrap up summer season01:49 | July 26, 2026
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Alberta businesses optimistic despite worries of Christmas spending restraint: CFIB
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November 22, 2025
Christmas markets are starting to open in Edmonton’s capital region. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says that while consumers are curbing their spending, local merchants are optimistic. The holiday season is one of the busiest times for businesses and one of the most important. Erik Bay has more.
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