BROADCASTS.com

b'The Alberta economy is booming. People from across the country and \\nabroad are pouring into the province. Yet, we still face labour \\nshortages. House prices are going through the roof. Despite our huge \\nresources of oil and natural gas, the cost to Alberta consumers is \\nskyrocketing.\\n\\nHow long can the can the boom last?\\n\\nAnd what about the quality of life for Albertans?\\n\\nThere are still no clear plans for health care. The affordability of \\npost-secondary education is still a serious concern. Are we really \\ncommitted to preserving our environment for generations to come, or are \\nwe hell-bent on reaping short-term economic gains, such as the \\nexploitation of the oil sands? Are we investing enough in non-polluting, \\nsustainable forms of energy? Will we ever be anything other than an oil \\nprovince?\\n\\nWith the Ralph Klein era over, we have a rare opportunity to address the \\nissues that Albertans care about. Will our new political leaders seize it?\\n\\nSpeaker: Dave Hancock\\n\\nDave Hancock is in his third term as the MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud. He \\nhas served as Minister of Advanced Education and as Government House \\nLeader, Vice Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Education and \\nEmployment, and as a member of the Agenda and Priorities Committee and \\nthe Treasury Board.\\n\\nMr. Hancock has also served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General, \\nand as Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs.\\n\\nBorn in Fort Resolution, N.W.T., Dave Hancock is a lawyer by profession. \\nHe was a partner with Matheson and Company, Barristers and Solicitors \\nbefore entering public service. He received his law degree from the \\nUniversity of Alberta in 1979.'