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“Mitch Sylvestre speaks during a pro-independence rally at the Alberta Legislature in August.”

“The document, posted online by separatist activist Jeff Rath and later verified by Smith herself at the legislature, asks them to sign their names beneath the statement: “In both my candidacy for, and if elected to, the provincial UCP board of directors, I…”

“With that, the bus left the Home Depot parking lot in Airdrie, Alta., beginning the pilgrimage to Edmonton, where faithful Alberta separatists gathered for a final rally ahead of Monday’s referendum.”

“Independence supporters rally outside Alberta's legislature Saturday Event comes less than 48 hours before referendum day Crowds of Alberta independence supporters filled the plaza at the legislature in Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, chanting and waving…”

“Alberta separatists lost the vote.”

“Voters in Alberta, Canada’s oil-rich province, on Tuesday overwhelmingly chose to remain in the country, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney a boost in his push for national unity as US President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats rally Canadians…”

“Prime Minister Carney had campaigned for Albertans to vote “remain”, saying last week at a rally in Calgary that separation would be “ a dangerous bluff that will lead to years of deep division”.”

“Prime Minister Mark Carney told thousands rallying in Calgary on Thursday that Albertans should vote to keep the province in Canada.”

“Mitch Sylvestre, who heads the Alberta Prosperity Project, a prominent separatist organization, told AFP that US interests "don't play a role" in Alberta "until we win and become a government."”

“Mitch Sylvestre, who heads the Alberta Prosperity Project, a prominent separatist organization, told AFP that US interests "don't play a role" in Alberta "until we win and become a government."”

“Quebec elected the PQ – which has promised a third independence referendum – to a minority government on Oct. 5, leading figures in the Alberta separatist movement to rally behind premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and declare him a possible ally.”

“Quebec elected the PQ — which has promised a third independence referendum — to a minority government on Oct. 5, leading figures in the Alberta separatist movement to rally behind premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and declare him a possible ally.”

“EDMONTON - Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.”

“EDMONTON – Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.”

“EDMONTON — A key separatist leader rejected calls to end the campaign for Alberta’s secession if the province’s independence movement loses the vote in Monday’s referendum.”

“While Kenney said he doesn’t see the immigration questions on the Alberta ballot as race-based or xenophobic, the Alberta separatist movement itself is something else entirely.”

“…enerations.Carney is scheduled to attend a Forever Canadian rally in Edmonton on Friday, as well as meet with business leaders alongside Premier Danielle Smith in Red Deer. - BC NDP to invest in involuntary care beds at Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver…”

“The Globe and Mail reported recently that Republican political operatives were on the ground in Alberta earlier this year to help the separatist campaign.”

“Gerow, a podcaster and former deputy leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada, is addressing a crowd of Alberta separatists in a low-ceilinged conference room a few minutes’ drive from the Calgary airport.”

“Separatist factions, meanwhile, are organizing a Saturday rally at the Alberta legislature while trying to activate hundreds of thousands of supporters they’ve identified at town halls and online over the past several years.”

“'People are overwhelmed': Community groups rally to inform voters ahead of Alberta referendum - Exclusive Albertans divided on immigration, while half still undecided on 9 non-separation questions: poll That’s how Christine Nelson was feeling.”

“How some separatists are responding to Smith’s pledge against 2nd referendum if remain vote wins Smith made the comment during interview with CBC News Premier Danielle Smith’s pledge that she won’t hold another referendum on separation if the remain vote wins…”

“On Friday, the separatist Alberta Prosperity Project posted to social media: “IGNORE THE 9, VOTE OPTION 2,” referring to the choice on the 10th question for a binding independence referendum.”

“Dennis Modry speaks at a separatist rally in Edmonton in October 2025, urging Albertans to vote to leave Canada.”

“How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement They fought vaccines and public health restrictions.”

“The PQ’s pledge to hold an independence referendum has been complicated by the low level of popular support the party earned from voters in Monday’s provincial election, a result that revealed a divided province deeply ambivalent about the separatist project.”

“It was a few hours before thousands of Albertans would gather near the city centre at a rally to launch the separatist campaign.”

“Jeffrey Rath, one of the leading separatist voices, was quick to post on social media after the Carney-Smith announcement that it only strengthened the case for Alberta independence.”

“I believe that we as Albertans need to rally around the principle of leading, not leaving.””

“It confused me a little to see little groups of Alberta separatists heading to a rally with flags, blue hockey sweaters, and posters at the Legislature grounds last weekend.”

“Unity or bust: How U.S. tariffs get spun into Alberta's separatism debate One side views trade war as an external threat that will bind us; the other, a sign of Canadian failure A foreign trade threat that has prompted a rally-’round-the-flag moment for…”