Alberta Separation

• Elections Alberta set to verify separatist referendum petition after court stay

  Elections Alberta says it should be able to verify by July 27 the results of a petition calling for a referendum on the province separating from Canada.

  Politics

  Jul 6
  
• Calgary mayor says he wants to hold advocacy campaign opposing separation, but can’t

  The Mayor of Calgary says he wants the city of be able to campaign against Alberta's separation from Canada but provincial rules prevent the city from taking that step.

  Politics

  Jul 2
  
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• Canada Day a moment of pride, patriotism and melancholy in Alberta

  On Oct. 19, voters are to decide whether they want the province to remain in Canada or to start the process for holding a second, binding vote on quitting Confederation.

  Canada

  Jul 1
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• Carney coming to Calgary Stampede, carrying message that separation is no magic wand

  Prime Minister Mark Carney says the tenth anniversary of Brexit (June 23) should serve as a cautionary tale in the debate over Alberta's separation from Canada.

  Politics

  Jun 25
• Half of Calgary Chamber members would consider leaving if Alberta separates: poll

  A new poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says nearly half of its members would leave Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada.

  Economy

  Jun 24
• Senior aide to Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix their communities

  The executive director of Danielle Smith’s Calgary office says First Nations chiefs should fix their communities rather than have "the gall" to accuse the premier of treason.

  Jun 18
• War of words continues between First Nations chiefs, Alberta premier

  The Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is defending the decision to call for Premier Danielle Smith to be investigated for possible treason.

  Politics

  Jun 18
• Alberta separation billboard still standing in Taber

  Global News reached out to the Town of Taber. The municipality declined to comment and say they stand by their previously released statement.

  Politics

  Jun 15
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• Alberta picks university to cost out separation, panel to assess ahead of referendum

  The University of Calgary has been chosen by the Alberta government to study the potential costs of the province leaving Canada with a report to be made public before the vote.

  Economy

  Jun 12
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• Canada ‘rising to the moment,’ federal energy minister tells Global Energy Show

  Alberta separation, war in the Middle East and Ottawa's plans to make Canada an energy superpower are just a few of the issues of discussion at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.

  Economy

  Jun 9