Alberta has a couple of provinces looking to take back their residents. They have started negative add campaigns pointing out the price of housing, long commutes, and even the line ups in donut shops.
With a thriving Sask. economy, premier calls ex pats in from Alta. pastures
"REGINA (CP) _ If you‘re a Regina native stuck in a merciless Calgary traffic jam on the way home to your cramped suburban duplex or a former Saskatonian who can‘t get a cup of coffee at an understaffed Edmonton doughnut shop, Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert wants you." Full Article.
Maritimers in Alberta seek jobs back home
"An advertising message suggesting homesick Maritimers in Alberta return home has resulted in thousands of inquiries about East Coast jobs.
About 300,000 copies of a glossy insert titled Come Home went out with Alberta newspapers two weeks ago. The supplement profiled Maritimers who returned for jobs in skilled trades, health care and IT." Full Article.
Saskatchewan hopes 2007 will see the return of many prodigal sons and daughters
"Saskatchewan hopes 2007 will see the return of many prodigal sons and daughters carving out a living in Alberta" Full Article.
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