Separatist rally draws sea of Alberta flags to the legislature Sunday
Pro-separatist demonstrators gathered at the Alberta legislature to advocate for the province's independence from Canada. The rally precedes an upcoming October referendum on the issue initiated by Premier Danielle Smith.
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The movement reflects growing regional political tensions within Canada and the potential for significant constitutional and economic shifts.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Separatist rally draws sea of Alberta flags to the legislature Sunday 'You put your elbows up to protect yourself from the other side, so Ottawa is putting its elbows up to protect themselves from us, and I think that's backwards'
Join the conversation People gather at a rally for separatists at the Alberta legislature ahead of festivities marking the province's 121st birthday. Taken on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Edmonton. Greg Southam-Postmedia Photo by Greg Southam / 10112531A Article content Standing room-only crowds lined the Alberta legislature pool and fountain Saturday as the exit-Alberta crowd showed up in a sea of blue flags and Leave-Canada T-shirts.
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