Alberta's separatism debate is reshaping how the provincial and national flags are viewed

Canada, Alberta flags fly high at town parade during separatism debate

PONOKA — Paraders waved both Canada and Alberta flags high as many in a crowd cheered louder for tossed candy than politicians at the annual parade in the town of Ponoka. Tensions over Alberta’s fall referendum on the province’s place in Canada spilled over earlier this month, when another town’s rodeo pulled the plug on [] The post Canada, Alberta flags fly high at town parade during separatism debate appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Calgary public school board says no to 'pride parade' while Edmonton public school board is all in

Two different Alberta school boards have surprising answers as to whether they will be participating in both the Edmonton and Calgary pride parades at the end of August and early September.

Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes an emotional mixture in Alberta

Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes an emotional mixture in Alberta

Canadian province threatens secession and will vote whether to become 51st US state

“Canada’s Texas is threatening divorce, and it could eventually become the 51st state,” crows the ultraconservative think-tank behind the Trump administration. The free people of Alberta are about to take a vote. It’s Canada’s fourth-largest province, both by size (about 411,187 sq mi) and population (5 million). It’s home to North America’s iconic Rocky Mountains, []...Click to read more

Most Canadians are proud to be Canadian, but many worry about the country’s future: Poll

As Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada Day, a new poll suggests that while national pride remains strong, many people are also concerned about the country’s... The post Most Canadians are proud to be Canadian, but many worry about the country’s future: Poll appeared first on NOW Toronto.