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Alberta's Separation Push Heats Up | Edmonton News
Alberta’s independence debate is heating up after a fiery rally at the legislature, where thousands gathered to voice support for separation — fueled by frustration with Ottawa and led by the Alberta Prosperity Project. Premier Danielle Smith, who personally plans to stay in Canada, is calling for a binding referendum while separatists accuse her of being too close to federal powers. Supporters waved “Make Alberta Great Again” signs and compared their plight to American politics, while federalists countered in Canadian flag gear, calling secession “ridiculous.” With petitions signed on both…
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