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RoseTrellis

(143 posts)
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 11:49 AM Jan 22

Long lineups in central Alberta to sign petition for province to leave Canada [View all]

Source: CBC News

Large crowds of people lined up around the block outside a pair of packed community halls in central Alberta on Wednesday night, to attend town meetings focused on the idea of the province seeking independence from Canada.

The events were held in Red Deer and Eckville and were organized by the Stay Free Alberta campaign. Attendees could hear more about the campaign for a referendum on independence and also sign a petition pushing for such a referendum.

A common theme among people who showed up at the events was a desire for change.

“I don’t think that we’re heard here in Alberta as they are in the East, and we want to see some change,” said Sara Moberg, who lined up to sign the petition in Red Deer.


Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/red-deer-alberta-independence-petition-9.7047779



What’s the deal with this?
I’m just learning about this now.
Friends to the north, what is the end game for these separatists?
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If Alberta leaves Canada, how will they defend against trump's hostile takeover? Americanme Jan 22 #1
The Premier of Alberta is purposely tanking the public healthcare applegrove Jan 22 #22
Failure is the end game Fiendish Thingy Jan 22 #2
Brixit 2? Is Russian social media behind this? Chasstev365 Jan 22 #3
That's what I was thinking too underpants Jan 22 #5
They represent 20% of Albertans, like the 20% hard right MAGAts we have. SunSeeker Jan 22 #4
Yup, Canada has stupid rednecks too. Dave Bowman Jan 22 #6
spouse and i have a game we play when in Canada: ret5hd Jan 22 #7
If they did trade their healthcare system for ours, they'd run screaming back to Canada in short order. n/t area51 Jan 22 #18
I wonder if there is an American or Russian connection to this funding this campaign? kimbutgar Jan 22 #8
It's the Oil, Gas and Mining segment of CAN. No wonder... see below Exp Jan 22 #9
Obviously. Bet a lot of people there are fearful about Canada's energy plans. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 22 #26
It's Alberta fujiyamasan Jan 22 #10
MOST ALBERTANS (around 70%) DO NOT SUPPORT SEPARATION, but many are frustrated and feel disrespected by Ottawa, ancianita Jan 22 #11
If It Happened OhioTim Jan 22 #12
Albert aka the texas of Canada. nt Javaman Jan 22 #13
So if they leave, does this mean Canada would have a vacancy? Tasmanian Devil Jan 22 #14
It's MAGA level stupid. travelingthrulife Jan 22 #15
Quick, has anybody seen Farage? Buddyzbuddy Jan 22 #16
News to me - thanks for the post Alice Kramden Jan 22 #17
Canadians, set them straight before you end up like u.s. Clouds Passing Jan 22 #19
I wonder... GiqueCee Jan 22 #20
This is a fringe group and long lineups mean little in this regard... Spazito Jan 22 #21
Same old BS. North Coast Lawyer Jan 22 #23
Why? What on earth do they think they will accomplish with this? AllyCat Jan 22 #24
Fucking idiots! Floyd R. Turbo Jan 22 #25
Can we arrange a trade...? regnaD kciN Jan 22 #27
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