Alta. Premier Smith acknowledges likelihood of foreign interference in separation referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the October referendum is being targeted by foreign influencers, but the interference is not criminal yet.
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Federal Tories launch 'Conservatives for Canada' campaign ahead of Alberta referendum
The federal Conservatives are launching a campaign to encourage Albertans to vote to remain in Canada in the upcoming referendum.
Immigration referendum questions a ‘distraction’ from Alberta’s social services problems: former premier
Former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says voters should be wary of a divided province not just on the topic of separation, but over “mean-spirited” and “discriminatory” immigration questions in the fall.
Separation idea not welcome among Albertans, poll suggests
With the Alberta referendum less than two months away, new polling finds many Albertans want to remain in Canada.
More than half of Albertans support referendum questions on immigration: poll
A new poll ahead of Alberta’s fall referendum finds that a majority of voters will likely vote in support of the five questions related to immigration.
Preston Manning co-chairing virtual educational assembly ahead of Alberta referendum
Preston Manning is stepping into the fray ahead of Alberta’s fall referendum by headlining a public forum tackling Western Canada’s long-standing grievances with Ottawa.
Treaty 8 changes name in response to separatist push in Alberta
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta has officially changed its name to Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations.
New poll finds majority of Albertans want to remain in Canada
A new province-wide poll on separatist sentiment suggests a large majority of Albertans in every region of the province want to remain in Canada.
Alberta café owner closes business after losing customers over separatist events
An Alberta café owner says his business has shuttered after he hosted separatists and lost customers.
Separation petition deemed successful by Elections Alberta
Elections Alberta has determined a petition on a potential referendum for separation from Canada successfully gathered enough legitimate signatures.
Anti-coal mining petition launched by Corb Lund unsuccessful: Elections Alberta
Elections Alberta says a petition by musician and activist Corb Lund to stop coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains was unsuccessful.
'Turned into a symbol': Taber billboard focal point for Alberta separatist rally
A pro-separatist billboard in a southern Alberta town of 10,000 was the focal point for a rally on Sunday calling for the province’s independence.
Canada, Alberta flags fly high at town parade during separatism debate
Paraders waved both Canada and Alberta flags high as many in a crowd cheered louder for tossed candy than politicians at the annual parade in the town of Ponoka.
Experts on both sides of the pond say Alberta would do well to learn from Brexit
Ten years ago this week, the United Kingdom voted to quit the European Union, setting off years of political turmoil and economic pain that persist to this day.
Alberta separatists launch campaign, says province has resources to go it alone
Four months to the day from an upcoming referendum on whether Alberta should stay in Canada, about 35 people rallied Friday at a Calgary hotel ballroom to formally launch a campaign to convince voters it’s time for the province to separate.