Alberta separatists threaten to oust Premier Danielle Smith over referendum question
Political rhetoric is ramping up ahead of a planned fall referendum in Alberta. “Our view is Danielle (Smith)…
NDP worried UCP government may be forging ahead with referendum on Alberta’s future
Alberta’s NDP Opposition says the decision by Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives to schedule a last-minute committee meeting…
Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge’s ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic’
Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting the ruling of an Alberta judge who on Wednesday quashed a separatist petition…
Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 4, 2026 8:52 am 1 min read Descrease article font size…
Lawyer pushing for ad ban says Alberta premier exploiting loophole with referendum website
An Edmonton lawyer is calling on Elections Alberta to close a loophole allowing Premier Danielle Smith’s government to…
Alberta premier leaves door open to pursuing some referendum initiatives even with ‘no’ vote
“I want to get a mandate from Albertans,” said Premier Danielle Smith as she provided more details on…
Collecting signatures for separation vote doesn’t violate treaty: Alberta’s lawyers
By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2026 8:02 pm Updated April 9, 2026 8:03 pm…
Alberta premier’s constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition
Premier Danielle Smith’s parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign a petition that calls for…
Alberta Premier defends controversial referendum questions on immigration
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a suite of fall referendum questions aimed at immigration reform, saying “not…
Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition urging vote on Alberta separation
Hundreds of people lined up Monday at Calgary’s Stampede grounds to sign their names on a petition calling…
Alberta ups referendum petition fees to $25K — a 5,000% hike to discourage ‘frivolous applications’
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per…
First Nations applaud judge’s rejection of Alberta separation referendum question
Alberta First Nations are applauding a ruling by an Alberta Court of Kings Bench judge on Friday that…