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“Alberta separatists vow to fight on after referendum loss “They can underestimate us.”

“It looks as though Monday’s Alberta independence referendum, which asked voters whether the provincial government should begin secession negotiations and prepare for a second binding vote, will end up with 76 per cent of the electorate going “Remain””

“The results of Monday’s Alberta referendum question on separation from Canada won’t be official for more than a week, but all indications are that the separatist movement was handed a sound defeat.”

“RED DEER, Alta. — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday made his final plea to Albertans to vote against separating from Canada, part of his ongoing tour of the province aimed at swaying public opinion just days before Monday’s independence referendum.”

“… nine’ vs ‘Yes to the rest’ Speaking to a crowd in Calgary, Carney encouraged Albertans to vote “no to the nine,” referencing a federalist advertising campaign urging voters to reject the nine ballot questions on Oct. 19, as well as voting to remain in…”

“The results for the Alberta referendum send a mixed message.”

“…ng to capitalize off potential negative press surrounding the Alberta referendum, the NDP published a video of Michael Henshall, constituency president for Doerkson’s riding, drawing tenuous links between some of his remarks and the desire for B.C.…”

“Danielle Smith has been vindicated: Rick Bell National Post’s Rob Breakenridge is joined by veteran Calgary Sun political columnist Rick Bell for a closer look at the results and political fallout from Monday’s referendum in Alberta.”

“The event, held on an uncommonly cold September weekend, comes just weeks before a referendum on whether Alberta should consider triggering negotiations to leave the Canadian federation.”

“President Donald Trump has clearly cast an enormous shadow over Canadian politics, and the Alberta referendum is not immune from that.”

“Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urged Albertans to vote to stay in Canada in the province’s upcoming referendum, arguing that Alberta’s resentments are best addressed by doubling down on the values that the Canadian Constitution was originally meant to…”

“In both provinces, over 70 per cent of voters oppose separation, a question that is animating both the Quebec election and the Alberta referendum campaign.”

“The most likely reason for this being the issue of Alberta separatism, which is set for a preliminary referendum vote next month.”

“On Oct. 19, Albertans are set to vote in a preliminary referendum on the issue of Alberta independence.”

“On Oct. 19, Albertans will vote in a referendum on a constitutional question: should Alberta work with other provinces to let a province opt out of federal programs in health, education and social services — and keep the cash?”

“The Oui side of October’s independence referendum used the rally to launch their campaign and emphasize the need to get out the vote, but the sympathetic Western Standard reported a turnout of around 1,000, including some federalist counter-protesters.”

“Lutnick’s allegation is that the Canadians walked away for political reasons to do with the provincial election in Quebec and the independence referendum in Alberta.”