At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
The Calgary Stampede has become a focal point for political tension regarding a potential referendum on Alberta's independence from Canada. Political leaders are using the event to campaign for national unity against growing separatist sentiment.
Why it matters
The potential separation of a major province poses a significant threat to Canadian national stability and political cohesion.
Figure caption, Watch: Albertans weigh in on independence from Canada
The article presents both the separatist sentiment and the unity arguments, maintaining a balanced reporting style typical of the BBC.
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