Separatism
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Danielle Smith avoids talk of separation at Alberta Day as referendum loomsSmith has called a vote for Oct. 19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.PoliticsAug 31
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Danielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nearsAlberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.CanadaAug 30
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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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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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Pro-separation billboard in Alberta town remains up after removal deadlineThe electronic billboard, located on town land, shows the Alberta shield surrounded by the words: "Send Ottawa a Message! Choose Alberta."CanadaJun 14
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Saskatchewan separatists skeptical of Carney government’s push for unityUnited Grassroots chair Clark Brotzell said despite recent announcements made by Prime Minister Mark Carney to ease western alienation concerns, he has not seen much progress.PoliticsJun 10
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Saskatchewan separatists promise independence would bring prosperityThe Saskatchewan Prosperity Project is advocating for a free, independent Saskatchewan, its president said, citing historic grievances with the province's relationship with Ottawa.PoliticsJun 9
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Federal policy changes needed to ease separatist concerns: PoilievreThe Conservative leader will argue in the address that Albertans could benefit from changes that issues including prioritize unblocking resources.PoliticsJun 7
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‘Forever Canadian’ group launches provincewide ‘unity bus’ campaignAlberta's former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk said his Forever Canadian campaign will see him and hundreds of volunteers zigzagging from the province's north to the south.PoliticsMay 24
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Edmonton councillor pitches ‘Forever Canadian’ street amid separatist pushMichael Janz says he will be submitting an application to rename the portion of 99th Avenue that's adjacent to the Alberta legislature to Forever Canadian Avenue.CanadaMay 17
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