Canada, Alberta and Donald Trump
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A Newfoundlander living in Alberta is working on a new book, which will tell the tales of the many islanders who leave home to find work in Western Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects US President Donald Trump to “respect Canadian sovereignty” following reports that Alberta separatists met with US officials numerous times.
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Alberta separatist says members of Smith's caucus have signed referendum petition
EDMONTON — A leader of Alberta's separatist movement says some members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus have signed the petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada.
Alberta separation was in the spotlight at a Monday night independence rally in Calgary's Stampede Park, where security officials said more than 3,000 people packed the Big Four Roadhouse to hear from separatist speakers.
Political scientist Duane Bratt sees Smith’s rhetoric as designed to appeal to the United Conservative Party, separatists and federalists. This strategy has allowed separatist leaders to publicly claim her support, while others accuse Smith of deliberately blurring her position.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes residents of her province would reject joining the US, her press secretary said, days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on a possible independence referendum in the region.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith flexed her star power amongst Conservative Party faithful on Saturday, advocating for popular conservative policies while not directly addressing the separatist issue that has made headlines this week.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called on the Trump administration to respect his country’s sovereignty after a group advocating for Alberta’s secession from Canada said it has met with State Department officials about the province’s future.
With a Team Selena Sturmay win on Saturday, the Albertan skip is now set to face the winner of an all-Manitoba semifinal. Mike Koreen has the story from Mississauga.
Through conservation efforts leading to a resurgence of bald eagle numbers across the continent, the iconic raptors can be found practically anywhere in Alberta, from along the Bow River in Calgary to deep in the grasslands.