TORONTO, April 25 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service
stripped the Canadian province of Alberta of its Aaa credit
rating on Monday, citing its worsening fiscal position and
resulting rapid rise in debt.
The ratings agency downgraded the province's long-term
rating to Aa1 from Aaa and maintained a negative outlook.
Earlier this month, Dominion Bond Rating Service also downgraded
the province after the provincial government forecast a budget
deficit of C$10.4 billion ($8.20 billion) this fiscal year.
($1 = 1.2683 Canadian dollars)