From trust funds to bullion: Inside the court battles surrounding Jeff Rath
For years, Alberta separatist leader Jeffrey Rath controlled two First Nations’ settlement trusts and drained millions from them,…
The Tyee Podcast: We Have Got to Stop Talking About Alberta Separatism
This October, Albertans will make a choice about their future. Either they’ll vote to stay a part of…
Federal policy changes needed to ease separatist concerns: Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies would ease separatist concerns in…
Most Albertans disapprove of Smith as premier and her handling of separatism: Ipsos poll
A majority of Albertans disapprove of both Danielle Smith’s performance as premier and of her handling of the…
Already-low Alberta separatism support drops sharply from early 2026: Ipsos poll
Support for Alberta separatism has declined since the beginning of 2026, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted…
Civil disobedience an option if Alberta referendum proceeds: First Nations chiefs
Treaty chiefs representing First Nations across the West say they are willing to carry out acts of civil…
Road to the Referendum: What impact could separating have on Alberta’s economy?
This story is Part 4 of the Road to the Referendum series. Part 1 on regular folks for…
Road to the Referendum: What would happen to border city of Lloydminster?
This story is Part 2 of the Road to the Referendum series. Part 1 can be found here.…
Inside Alberta’s separatism movement: Residents on what’s driving them to stay or leave
This story is Part 1 of the Road to the Referendum series. More information on what to expect…
Alberta Premier Smith’s government formalizes Oct. 19 separation question
Alberta’s upcoming referendum question on separation was made official Thursday, and it mirrors what Premier Danielle Smith announced…
Alberta premier contradicts United Conservative Party president on separation
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is at odds with the president of her own party on the issue of…
Alberta’s separatist movement is an outlier among global secession efforts: experts
Alberta’s secession movement is unlike other separatist efforts in democratic countries across the world, experts say. Those outside…