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• Jeffrey Rath fought for First Nations. Now former clients are fighting him

  Jeffrey Rath built a career winning settlements for First Nations. But court records show former clients are challenging the lawyer's fees, conduct and control of settlement funds.

  Investigations

  Jul 14
• Carney coming to Calgary Stampede, carrying message that separation is no magic wand

  Prime Minister Mark Carney says the tenth anniversary of Brexit (June 23) should serve as a cautionary tale in the debate over Alberta's separation from Canada.

  Politics

  Jun 25
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• Alberta picks university to cost out separation, panel to assess ahead of referendum

  The University of Calgary has been chosen by the Alberta government to study the potential costs of the province leaving Canada with a report to be made public before the vote.

  Economy

  Jun 12
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• Road to the Referendum: Lessons from Quebec as Albertans decide whether to leave Canada

  A look back the 1980 and 1995 Quebec referendums shed some light on how Alberta's society and politics could be forever changed going forward, regardless of the outcome on Oct.19.

  Politics

  Jun 5
• Civil disobedience an option if Alberta referendum proceeds: First Nations chiefs

  Treaty 8's grand chief said First Nations will stop the referendum in any way they can, including getting in the way of industry, or, in his words, 'getting out on the highway.'

  Canada

  Jun 4
• Road to the Referendum: What impact could separating have on Alberta’s economy?

  Alberta would be the 125th largest country, economically, in the world if it was to become a sovereign nation, experts say — which could affect business investment and jobs.

  Economy

  Jun 4
• Road to the Referendum: First Nation chiefs fighting Alberta separatism to preserve way of life

  Sturgeon Lake is one of the Alberta First Nations at the forefront of legal battles fighting back against the push for the province to separate from Canada.

  Perspectives

  Jun 3
• Billy Morin says First Nations votes will be critical in Alberta referendum

  MP Billy Morin, formerly the chief of Enoch Cree Nation, says he'll spend the summer talking to Indigenous leaders about encouraging people to vote in the Alberta referendum.

  Politics

  Jun 3
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• Road to the Referendum: What would happen to border city of Lloydminster?

  The speculation and conversation over what it would mean if Alberta became its own country is intensified in Lloydminster, the unique city divided by the border with Saskatchewan.

  Politics

  Jun 2
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• Alberta’s Smith to meet Quebec’s Fréchette on energy, separatism

  The two premiers are also expected to speak about trade, investment and provincial autonomy, with meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

  Politics

  Jun 1