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Gasoline
Self-serve pumps at Fort McMurray gasoline stations post the gasoline prices ranging from $1.074 to $1.189 per litre. Discounts of 3.5¢ to 7.5¢ per litre may be offered at the pumps in response to increased competition. Compare this price with those posted in the Weekly Pump Price Survey.
Previous high 118.9¢, June 6, 2007
Previous low 54.9¢, January 2002


Food Prices
Competition in the retail food market as reflected by food price surveys indicate that prices in Fort McMurray are in line with other Alberta cities.


Alberta Health Care Premiums
Albertans enrolled in the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan must pay premiums unless they qualify for full premium assistance. Premiums are paid directly by the individual or may be submitted by an employer or union as part of a group plan.

  • $44 per month for single coverage
  • $88 per month for family coverage (two or more persons)


Day care:
Day care costs in Fort McMurray average about $1,100 per month. Prices vary with age of child and hours of care. Prices recorded May 2007. Prices may change without notice.

School Registration fees:
Fort McMurray Public Schools
Fort McMurray Catholic Schools

 

 
 
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