Danielle Smith in Alberta

Alberta separation debate

Smith aide tells First Nations chiefs to fix own communities, not accuse premier of treason

Bruce McAllister’s post escalates a fight over Alberta’s Oct. 19 separation referendum after treaty chiefs asked RCMP to examine whether the vote amounts to criminal treason

Secession debate

Alberta separatism faces a legal test after referendum petition ruling

A judge struck down a petition aimed at triggering a separation vote, citing a failure to consult First Nations whose treaty rights could be affected

Alberta politics

Nenshi trails Smith as Alberta poll points to fading enthusiasm

A Janet Brown Opinion Research survey for CBC News suggests the Alberta NDP leader has lost ground since last spring, while Premier Danielle Smith remains stronger with voters

Alberta referendum

Group challenges Alberta referendum website as taxpayer-funded advocacy

Our Alberta Advantage says the province’s referendum site leaves out key context on immigration costs; the government says standalone-referendum ad limits do not apply