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Notice of Pending EUB Decisions
The following Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) Decision(s) will be issued during the week of August 20 to August 24, 2007. The EUB's notice regarding pending decisions is normally released every Tuesday afternoon. This list is subject to change without notice.

Alberta crop conditions outlined as of August 16
Crop harvest in Alberta has begun much earlier than usual this year, due to early crop maturity.  Provincially, harvest is about two weeks ahead of most years, with seven per cent of the 2007 crop in the bin.  Harvest has occurred mostly in the Southern Region.  Although the persistent hot, dry weather across the province in July has resulted in a significant deterioration of crop conditions and yield potentials, it has also hastened crop development.  However, due to late seeding, the development of some crops is still seven to 10 days behind normal.  These crops are mostly in the Peace Region, North West Region, and western parts of the Central Region.

Province ready to roll out $400 million in new municipal funds
Alberta’s municipalities are days away from receiving program guidelines and application forms for the 2007-08 capital project funding component of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI). Once individual agreements are returned to Municipal Affairs and Housing, funding will be advanced to municipalities.

Surplus provides boost for Heritage Fund and capital funding
The government is committing a portion of this year's forecast higher revenue into the Heritage Fund and increasing capital funding, following the surplus policy set out in Budget 2007.

Farmers can now file CAIS application online
Alberta producers can now file their Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) forms online using the <span class='italic'>myAFSC</span> website. By filing online, producers will improve the quality and scope of their information, and should experience improved processing turnaround times.

Notice of Pending EUB Decisions
The following Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) Decision(s) will be issued this week. The EUB's notice regarding pending decisions is normally released every Tuesday afternoon. This list is subject to change without notice.