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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
Affordability pressure
Nearly 60% of Albertans struggling with monthly bills, CBC poll suggests
The share reporting difficulty meeting expenses is up eight points since last spring and is the highest CBC News has recorded in eight years of asking the question
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