Source: Edmonton Sun - Three-quarters of Alberta private companies believe a skilled labour shortage is hampering their growth, a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers suggests. [ 2006-12-20 ]

Source: Winnipeg Sun - Small and medium-sized business owners are concerned about a labour shortage and the federal immigration system isn't much help, according to a new report. [ 2006-12-08 ]

Source: The London Free Press - Layoff notices at truck manufacturers in the region have hit and they are deeper than expected. [ 2006-12-07 ]

Source: Edmonton Sun - Alberta's jobless rate gained slightly last month but remained at a scant 3.1%, while unemployment in the two major cities fell. [ 2006-12-02 ]

Source: Calgary Sun - Calgary's unemployment rate slipped below 3% last month -- the lowest level in the country -- as workers flooded into the province to find work. [ 2006-12-02 ]