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The Shell Freedom Over Texas fireworks show will be held in person this year with Clay Walker as the headliner.

Some are concerned about the ability of the average Calgarian to meet the continued rising cost of living as interest rates were raised.

Rising interest rates could drive as many as 50 per cent of Albertans toward bankruptcy.

Making ends meet continues to get more difficult for Albertans due largely to the cost of energy, food and shelter.

Quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index found Albertans confidence in their personal finances has plummeted.

(CREDIT: Ahmad Ardity, Pixabay)v Article continues below advertisement ↴ It appears debt continues to be a heavy burden for many across Alberta. Thats according to the latest Consumer Debt Index from MNP which looked at how Albertans are currently managing their finances and debt. "Almost half of Albertans arent confident that they will be able to cover their next years expenses without going into further debt," said Insolvency Trustee with MNP Vicky Samuels. "Another thing were seeing ...

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