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Separatists to hold independence rally in lead-up to Alberta’s birthday bash
Jeffrey Rath will urge supporters to back an independence vote as petitioners, third-party advertisers and opponents mobilize around the referendum.
- Today, separatist leader Jeffrey Rath speaks at an Edmonton rally organized by the Alberta Prosperity Project, calling it a "gathering for a province in peril" ahead of Alberta's 121st birthday festivities.
- Rath criticized Premier Danielle Smith on Friday, accusing her of "grovelling to Carney" and claiming she has betrayed United Conservative Party members and misled Albertans on sovereignty.
- Smith has called a vote for October 19 but recently walked back suggestions of a binding referendum next spring, citing legislation that prohibits such votes within one year of a general election.
- Earlier this week, pro-federalist Thomas Lukaszuk urged Smith to defer the vote, citing the trade war launched by President Donald Trump and representing more than 400,000 Albertans who signed his petition.
- Music, barbecues, and beer gardens are planned for Sunday in advance of Alberta Day on Tuesday, while Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi organizes a "Vote for Canada" rally in Calgary.
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The Toronto Star+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
Separatists to hold independence rally in lead-up to Alberta’s birthday bash
EDMONTON - Alberta independence boosters are planning to rally outside the legislature today ahead of festivities marking the province's 121st birthday.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+16 Reposted by 16 other sources
Separatists to hold independence rally in lead-up to Alberta's birthday bash
EDMONTON - Alberta independence boosters are planning to rally outside the legislature today ahead of festivities marking the province's 121st birthday.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left13Leaning Right0Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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