Etymology

Ralph bucks

Today it means: A one-time payment of $400 paid to Albertans in 2006 to commemorate a 2005 provincial budget surplus. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Ralph Klein, who was premier of Alberta when the payment was issued.

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