Alberta’s Independence Push Heats Up | Calgary News

Alberta’s independence movement is heating up as a major rally draws passionate crowds ahead of the October 19 referendum. While Premier Danielle Smith supports staying in Canada, separatist leaders like Jeffrey Rath accuse her of not defending Alberta’s interests enough. The Alberta Prosperity Project, led by Mitch Sylvestre, pushes forward with legal efforts to get separation on the ballot. Supporters, some waving Canadian flags and others sporting “Make Alberta Great Again” shirts, voice deep frustration over years of feeling ignored by Ottawa, seeing independence as the only path to real autonomy. Counter-protesters clashed with organizers, including one person escorted off stage for disrupting the event — underscoring just how polarized this historic moment has become. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd7251efdae0d04f