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Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre PlamondonSeparatist leaders feel the Parti Québécois victory could change the political dynamic of Canada, especially since its leader has shown willingness to support Alberta independence.PoliticsOct 6
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After decisive defeat, Alberta separatists turn their attention to Smith and the UCPSeparatist leader Jeffrey Rath says they’ve built a movement of thousands of committed volunteers and will try to “take ownership” of Alberta’s governing party.PoliticsOct 20
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Danielle Smith calls for unity after separatism rejected in Alberta referendumA day after Alberta voters rejected the idea of further pursuing separating from Canada, the Premier Danielle Smith delivered a message on where the province goes from here.PoliticsOct 20
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Danielle Smith calls UCP a ‘federalist party’ after Alberta rejects separationAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says the governing United Conservative Party remains federalist as separatists organize against her following Monday’s referendum defeat.PoliticsOct 21
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RCMP investigating Alberta health procurement for possible fraud, money launderingMounties looking into an Alberta health care spending controversy are investigating potential fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering.CrimeOct 27
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Alberta referendum result removes a ‘major’ uncertainty, businesses sayAfter the majority of Albertans voted to remain in Canada, the Canadian dollar increased in value and some business leaders say the result should bring confidence to businesses.CanadaOct 20
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$11.5M from Sturgeon Lake trust helped fund Rath firm’s Tallcree payment: receiverAlberta separatist leader Jeffrey Rath’s firm took $11.5 million from one First Nation trust to help him make a court-ordered refund to another First Nation, court documents show.InvestigationsSep 24
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Danielle Smith unaware of reported Alberta separatist meetings with U.S. strategistsAlberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she will vote against separation but has been accused of not doing enough to quell separatist sentiment in the province.PoliticsOct 5
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Advocates flag contributions, not costs, of newcomers in Alberta referendum aftermathCritics have warned that the referendum's outcome could make Alberta less attractive to newcomers at a time when jobs desperately need to be filled.PoliticsOct 23
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Alberta separatists say Ottawa prioritizing pipeline doesn’t halt independence pushIn just over two weeks, Albertans will go to the polls in an Oct. 19 referendum on whether to stay in Canada or launch a second, binding referendum on separating.PoliticsOct 2
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Tension peaking among Albertans on separation voteSome families and friends across Alberta are set to gather for a Thanksgiving meal this weekend with the hope that the only thing that gets roasted is the turkey.PoliticsOct 10
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Poilievre to campaign for Canadian unity in Alberta next week ahead of referendumPierre Poilievre is scheduled to deliver his speech during the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary on Oct. 16, followed by an address from Premier Danielle Smith.PoliticsOct 9
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Quebec sovereigntists see fundamental rift with Alberta separatistsWith just days before Alberta’s vote on an independence referendum, longtime Quebec sovereigntists are distancing themselves from the western province's separatists.CanadaOct 16
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Fire at CFB Wainwright wasn’t a concern — until a rapid ‘uncommon’ shift in windFour men based at the Edmonton Garrison died in the training exercise at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen were sent to hospital — 19 of whom are clinging to life.CanadaOct 18
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Premier’s office blames byelection loss on vote split, others cite Alberta referendum angerJason Kenney is linking the governing United Conservative Party's stunning byelection loss in Calgary to the province's looming vote on separation.PoliticsSep 15
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Permanent daylight time shakes up NHL schedulesAlberta's move to permanent daylight time will turn the Calgary Flames and their fans into night owls a few times this NHL season.SportsOct 7
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Canada ‘united in grief’ for CFB Wainwright fire victims, Carney saysFour members of the military were killed when a nearby grass fire surged into a training area and overwhelmed soldiers at CFB Wainwright.CanadaOct 19
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Marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Fort Edmonton ParkEdmonton's oldest historic site served as a place to remember the history of Canada's Indigenous people on the sixth annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.PerspectivesSep 30
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Advocates, families voicing concerns over rising drug overdoses in ManitobaDrug overdoses and drug-related deaths appear to be rising again in Manitoba, according to advocates and data from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS).CanadaSep 23
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Danielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nearsAlberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.CanadaAug 30