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Doors have opened for the Alberta Prosperity Project's referendum party

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Taylor, S. (2026, October 19). Doors have opened for the Alberta Prosperity Project's referendum party. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/doors-have-opened-for-the-alberta-prosperity-project-s-referendum-party-at-an-edmonton-bar/article_0b109af3-bb6c-482d-816a-ab4cad3bfe28.html

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Mitch Slyvestre, leader of the Alberta Prosperity Project, has opened a referendum party for his separatist organization, which played a key role in pushing for the upcoming vote. The event celebrates the group's efforts in gathering signatures to make the referendum possible.

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The Alberta Prosperity Project, a prominent separatist group led by Mitch Slyvestre, hosted a referendum party in Bonnyville, Alberta on October 20, 2026. The event celebrated the upcoming independence vote where supporters urged others to vote for "Option 2." Earlier that day, Slyvestre voted and expressed relief over his intensive campaigning since December. At an Edmonton bar, supporters gathered to watch referendum results as Slyvestre prepared for a CBC News appearance. In a speech before 8:30 p.m. MT, Slyvestre declared, “Alberta has changed,” asserting there’s no going back, regardless of the vote's outcome.

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The doors have opened for the referendum party being hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project, a prominent separatist group heavily involved in making this vote even happen. asserted

vote → open → Project

Mitch Slyvestre, the group’s leader, was behind the signature petition drive that pushed this issue. asserted

that → push → issue

Doors have opened for the Alberta Prosperity Project's referendum party

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