Alberta Separation
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Alberta, Canada flags creating division ahead of referendumThe Alberta and Canadian flags have taken on new meaning as the province nears a vote on if the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving.CanadaAug 3
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Elections Alberta set to verify separatist referendum petition after court stayElections 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.PoliticsJul 6
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Calgary mayor says he wants to hold advocacy campaign opposing separation, but can’tThe 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.PoliticsJul 2
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Canada Day a moment of pride, patriotism and melancholy in AlbertaOn 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.CanadaJul 1
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Carney coming to Calgary Stampede, carrying message that separation is no magic wandPrime 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.PoliticsJun 25
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Half of Calgary Chamber members would consider leaving if Alberta separates: pollA 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.EconomyJun 24
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Senior aide to Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix their communitiesThe 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
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War of words continues between First Nations chiefs, Alberta premierThe 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.PoliticsJun 18
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Alberta separation billboard still standing in TaberGlobal News reached out to the Town of Taber. The municipality declined to comment and say they stand by their previously released statement.PoliticsJun 15
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Alberta picks university to cost out separation, panel to assess ahead of referendumThe 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.EconomyJun 12
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