6 h. ago In Alberta, separatism is on the ballot in a rural byelection on Monday

Alberta independence among committed voters was at 24 per cent in mid-May, the highest level since at least 2011

Politics

17 h. ago Edmonton byelections will be telling about where support for the Alberta NDP falls: expert

One political observer says while the Alberta NDP is projected to keep its Edmonton fortress in Monday’s provincial byelection, the margin of victory will be an indication of whether or not support for the party is waning. Byelections are being held in two Edmonton ridings — Edmonton-Strathcona and Edmonton-Ellerslie — as well as in Olds-Didsbury-Three […]

Politics

17 h. ago Edmonton byelections will be telling about where support for the Alberta NDP falls: analyst

One political observer says while the Alberta NDP is projected to keep its Edmonton fortress in Monday’s provincial byelection, the margin of victory will be an indication of whether or not support for the party is waning. Byelections are being held in two Edmonton ridings — Edmonton-Strathcona and Edmonton-Ellerslie — as well as in Olds-Didsbury-Three […]

Politics

28 h. ago Friday's letters: If Alberta separates, Edmonton should leave Alberta

For the safety and prosperity of all fellow residents, if Alberta tries to separate from Canada, Edmonton must separate from Alberta. As a Canadian enclave freed from the shackles of the polluting oil and gas industry holding us back from diversification, we would be Canada’s sixth-largest provincial economy by GDP and fifth-largest province by population. […]

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64 h. ago Braid: Monday's byelection bonanza could boost separatists, challenge Nenshi

The byelections will show the strength of separatist feeling, and test NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi’s support both with the voters and his own party

Politics

4 d. ago Oh, Canada — Oilers' mass anthem karaoke not a (slap) shot against Alberta separatists

Dan Barnes: The patriotic group singalong to O Canada at Rogers Place is beautiful, but it's not quite the anti-separatist spectacle some make it out to be.

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1 week ago Bell: Game on! Separatists, Danielle Smith's UCP duke it out in Alberta heartland

For Albertans set to vote in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, should Alberta split from Canada, that is the question

Culture

1 week ago Rona Ambrose says separatist sentiment can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to Alberta grievances

Rona Ambrose says outreach and trust-building is paramount and that the federal-provincial relationship seems to be improving.

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2 w. ago As separatist talk simmers in Alberta and Quebec, Canadians say breaking up will be hard to do: poll

Most said separation cannot be a unilateral decision, and it should require approval by the federal House of Commons

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2 w. ago Separatist Alberta Republican Party cries foul after byelection debate is cancelled

'When you have nothing to offer Albertans at the ballot box, maybe that's their idea - avoid accountability and dodge democracy,' said party leader Cameron Davies.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Albertans know that they have options’: Alberta Tory MPs warn Carney not to ignore threat of separatism

A poll conducted by Leger found that 77 per cent of Conservatives say they understand the province's desire for independence

Transport

2 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith says 'the ball is in Carney's court' regarding Alberta separatism

Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Carney must act urgently on Alberta's demands to head off separatism in the province

Transport

2 w. ago Bell: Premier Smith — 'the ball is in Carney's court' with Alberta separatism at a high

Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Carney must act urgently on Alberta's demands to head off separatism in the province

Transport

2 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith hopes Carney can cool down Alberta separatist feelings

Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Carney must act urgently on Alberta's demands to head off separatism in the province

Transport

2 w. ago Alberta police seize drugs, handguns in two separate investigations

In two separate investigations, Lethbridge Police Service and ALERT Calgary seized a variety of illegal drugs and multiple handguns, resulting in three people charged. Calgary Bust ALERT Calgary’s organized crime team seized three handguns and an estimated $320,000 worth of illegal drugs as part of a drug trafficking investigation that began in April. CPS assisted […]

Events

2 w. ago Everything you need to know about the Osgoode byelection in Ottawa

The byelection is scheduled for Monday, June 16 with advance polls opening Friday, June 6.

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta is at the centre of separatism talks. Here's what it means and if it's possible for the province to leave Canada

Talks of separation have gathered steam after the province introduced a bill that would lower the bar for a potential citizen-led referendum. The province introduced Bill 54 — the Election Statutes Amendment Act — in the spring sitting of the legislature, which recently passed third reading. Despite last-minute amendments by the province, First Nations groups […]

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3 w. ago Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, calls 3 byelections where NDP leader and separatist leader to run

Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, has called three provincial byelections that will take place on June 23. NDP Leader, Naheed Nenshi, is expected to be among the candidates.

Politics

3 w. ago On Alberta separatism, just over half of Canadians say they understand the desire: poll

Sixty-two per cent of respondents to Leger poll said they're opposed

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4 w. ago Over half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

Among respondents who support Alberta becoming a country, 76 per cent say they understand why the Prairie province might want to become independent.

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