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Bell: Top separatist warns Danielle Smith — Don't campaign against Alberta independence Premier Danielle Smith supports Alberta staying in Canada. Most of her party members don't. That could be a problem

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24.04.2026

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Bell: Top separatist warns Danielle Smith — Don't campaign against Alberta independence

Premier Danielle Smith supports Alberta staying in Canada. Most of her party members don't. That could be a problem

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For Jeff Rath if Premier Danielle Smith won’t back Alberta independence she should not support or campaign for the pro-Canada side.

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She should butt out of the battle.

You see, Albertans are expected to vote in October on whether the province stays in Canada or splits from Canada and becomes independent.

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