4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (642+ words) Concern over Elections Alberta's ability to oversee vote coincides with apparent high voter interest For those eager to see a vote for Canada and an end to the debate over Alberta’s future, there are some encouraging signs in the lead-up…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (564+ words) Without recognition, an aspiring state would have no international standing. It could not engage in diplomacy, enter into international agreements or join international organizations. In a speech to Congress in February 1977, prime minister Pierre Trudeau assured that “Canada’s unity will…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (565+ words) More than 37,000 applications have been received so far, which a spokesperson said is "great progress," but those numbers fall short of the 60,000 needed to ensure efficiency at the polls. Elections Alberta is still in need of thousands of workers for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (569+ words) Former premier Rachel Notley said if the referendum vote is botched separatists could claim a federalist win is not legitimate The mad complexity of this Oct. 19 referendum is becoming obvious. With it comes a worry for the federalist side. What…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (612+ words) Let’s be clear: there is zero chance that Alberta’s premier will alter, postpone or cancel the Oct. 19 referendum. That’s not to say that concerns over the referendum are misplaced. Those who wish to hold Danielle Smith’s government accountable for foisting…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (880+ words) 'Nothing is stopping the premier from holding a referendum.' Several weeks ago, Premier Danielle Smith said she planned to forge ahead with a binding referendum on Alberta separation next spring if the vote on Oct. 19 receives enough support. Securing approval…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (716+ words) Former premiers taking part in initiative organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Two former Alberta premiers who once tangled over opposing visions for the province are teaming up to oppose Alberta separatists. Former United Conservative premier Jason Kenney and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (572+ words) Former premiers taking part in initiative organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Two Alberta premiers who once tangled over opposing visions for the province are teaming up to foil separatist plans. Former United Conservative premier Jason Kenney and his…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (627+ words) "It's not necessarily a desire to leave the country. They want to say, 'We're upset with the federal government policies'" Nearly half of Albertans planning to vote for a binding referendum on separating from Canada want to send a message…...