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Nate Horner: Building Alberta’s future with a real sovereign wealth fund 

Its mandate is to invest where returns are greatest, whether that is in Alberta, Canada, or the rest of the world

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There’s a difference between saving for a rainy day and building something that will stand for generations. In Alberta, we are choosing the latter.

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Nearly 50 years ago, Premier Peter Lougheed made a decision that still shapes our province. He set aside a portion of resource revenues — not to spend or chase short-term priorities, but to build a lasting foundation for the future. That foresight created the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

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It was built on a principle Albertans understand. When times are good, you don’t spend everything. You save, invest, and ensure your kids and grandkids are better off because of it.

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