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Alberta is like Switzerland, jam-packed with economic benefits for all. Switzerland is bordered on all sides by Italy, Germany, Austria and France. No tidewater, yet uninhibited of exporting goods. Canada can\u2019t even achieve that goal within our own borders. Switzerland is rich. Maybe take the hint.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Recommended Videos<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n PAUL McKAY<\/p>\n (It\u2019s not difficult to see how there are frustrations when successive governments in Ottawa don\u2019t let the province thrive)<\/p>\n What future holds<\/p>\n Where would separation in Alberta feelings be without the oil? Like it or not, oil is being phased out and the rate only varies. In 50 years (two-three generations), oil reliance (relevance) will significantly diminish in all but a few select circumstances. This is a fact, Jack. Go to your history books and visit Alberta in the 1960s and before to see what life was like and the province\u2019s potential. Where do you want today\u2019s 2-year-old Albertan to be? A Canadian with equalization provincially? An Albertan?<\/p>\n Calgary Sun Headline News<\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n EDWARD SAMBORSKI, Simcoe, Ont.<\/p>\n (It\u2019s not an issue for the foreseeable future. And Alberta is working to diversify)<\/p>\n Anagram madness<\/p>\n Prime Minister Carney sure seems to love his anagrams. Take his Memorandum of Understanding or \u2018MOU\u2019 for example. Personally I think this agreement with Premier Smith was a scam to appease her until he could muster a majority government by hook or by crook and then it will be \u2018TBA,\u2019 To Bad Alberta. In that light I would humbly like to suggest more apt anagrams to describe his thinking that are closer to the truth. \u2018FAD,\u2019 Federal Appeasement Document. Meaning, keep them happy for now. \u2018SAP,\u2019 Suckers Appeasement Proposal. This would provide a good laugh around the table at his next Laurentian Elite dinner party. And last but not least, \u2018DOG,\u2019 no disrespect intended to our fur babies. Document Of Gullibility. Kinda says it all, don\u2019t you think? If anyone believes Carney and his eastern Liberal colleagues are going to ever agree to anything that helps Alberta\u2019s oil and gas industries get our products to a more world hungry market I have a feeling you\u2019re going to be sorely disappointed. He will continue catfishing us for years until we finally get a Progressive Conservative government. If Alberta is still a part of Canada by then.<\/p>\n Advertisement 4<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n JOHN HANCOCK, \u2018JH\u2019<\/p>\n (Expecting Carney to eventually say \u2018JK\u2019 to that MOU?)<\/p>\n To infinity and beyond<\/p>\n![\"Separatist](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/separatism-alberta.jpg\")
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