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'This will crater our economy': Edmonton city councillors say talk of Alberta separatism creates instability
1+ day, 36+ min ago (540+ words) Economic uncertainty and xenophobic rhetoric impacting Edmonton's economy and residents' mental heath, warn city leaders Edmonton city councillors are denouncing the vocal Alberta separatist movement, saying it is driving away investment and creating an atmosphere of instability. Ward Karhiio Coun....
Separatists' math doesn't add up, warns Edmonton business leaders
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (837+ words) An independent Alberta would start off $600 billion in debt and take decades to recover economically, says Edmonton Chamber of Commerce If Alberta separates and accepts U.S. President Donald Trump's offer of a line of credit, the new country will be starting…...
'Not a Canadian anymore': Separatist event in Edmonton takes aim at Mark Carney, immigrants
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (778+ words) 'We will move forward in a positive way to get Alberta out of Canada and free ourselves from this tyranny we've been living under as a resource colony for Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal' The Days Inn in west Edmonton has…...
What Alberta separatist leaders are telling supporters at secession petition events
2+ week, 3+ day ago (851+ words) At a Red Deer event, Alberta Prosperity Project touts alliance with the Parti Quebecois, and claims it has support from the U.S. State Department RED DEER " The doors were scheduled to open at 6 p.m. An hour before, the lineup has already formed....
'Basically in campaign mode': Alberta separatists launch renewed referendum push after Bill 14 passes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (575+ words) The Alberta Prosperity Project's Mitch Sylvestre says the group has submitted its paperwork under new initiative laws and is ready to begin gathering signatures in January On Thursday morning, the government's Bill 14 came into force and amended citizen initiative rules…...
Alberta seeks to change existing drug coverage, allow physicians to work in public and private sectors
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (866+ words) Bill 11 " the Health Statutes Amendment Act 2025, tabled in the legislature Monday, proposes a number of changes that if passed would advance the province's refocusing of the health-care system Alberta is proposing a sweeping number of changes to several pieces of…...
Alberta announces plans to allow surgeons to work in both public and private sector
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (340+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced plans to allow surgeons to work in both the public and private health-care system. In a video posted to X on Wednesday, Smith said the "Dual Practice Surgery Model" will allow surgeons and support…...
Alberta to implement new rules after 'sexually explicit' content found in books at schools in Edmonton, Calgary
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Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations’ concern
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Lorne Gunter: Poilievre's promise to kill EV mandate a good first step to counter Liberal eco-zealotry
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