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“The campaign to keep Alberta in Confederation hit a fever pitch on Friday as politicians from across the country crisscrossed the province, aiming to drive up turnout and boost the pro-Canada vote ahead of Monday’s referendum on secession.”

“Those who attended Thursday’s rally said Albertans in favour of separation have valid concerns but that Canada is worth fighting for.”

“The new legislature member for Calgary-Shaw and Alberta's NDP leader Naheed Nenshi say concerns about a referendum on separation next month helped their cause in Monday's by-election in Calgary Shaw.”

“The new legislature member for Calgary-Shaw and Alberta's NDP leader Naheed Nenshi say concerns about a referendum on separation next month helped their cause in Monday's by-election in Calgary Shaw.”

““What could the referendum outcomes mean for patients, physicians and Alberta’s health-care system?””

“The pipeline is also a priority of the Alberta government, which has cited it as an example of co-operation with Ottawa in the lead-up to the province’s referendum on separation this month.”

“The referendum centres around 10 questions – all designed by Premier Danielle Smith’s government – asking voters to weigh in on provincial separation, immigration and constitutional issues.”

“The meeting involved representatives from 10X Votes, a U.S. company co-founded by Drew Born, who is part of an influential and wealthy family of Republican donors and has publicly advocated for Alberta separation and annexation by the U.S.”

“David Parker, an organizer for Alberta separation, brokered the meeting and championed the software.”

“…mn-CPR, with its headquarters near Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, represented the almost colonial arrogance of the Laurentian elites, who seemed to view Alberta and Saskatchewan as provinces “in the Roman sense” – breadbaskets to be exploited and kept…”

“Support for separation in Alberta, estimated to be between 25 and 30 per cent, has remained steady for years.”

“The battle for hearts and minds of Albertans ahead of the referendum has seen groups on both sides organize advocacy campaigns.”