Talk:Alberta separatism

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There needs to be some kind of confirmation for these figures in this article, and it needs a complete rewrite from someone more familiar with the subject. --Scimitar 23:47, 13 Jun 2005 (UTC)

I'm going to rewrite this article very soon when I get the chance. There has been a few studies that have been released recently that show over 40% of Albertans support separation and this needs to be included. rasblue

Is one poll by a magazine and one statement (That was rediculed by many) by Ralph Klein really make Alberta Separtism a movement?Habsfannova 06:00, 18 August 2005 (UTC)

Do a Google News Search. There is much chatter in the Canadian Media currently in regards to 40%+ of Albertans wanting to explore seperation from Canada.

Well, Mr. Baldwin, I personally think that another poll should be seen before we take the Western Standard too seriously on the matter. The question really was very vauge.Habsfannova 01:37, 21 August 2005 (UTC)

I'm sure one is coming. That of course doesn't discount the fact that the Albertan Independance Movement is growing and not shrinking. rasblue

If a party has zero seats, I wouldn't call it one of Alberta's largest. Thes entinel 17:48, 12 April 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Opening Paragraph

I have edited the comment in the opening paragraph which stated 'Alberta separatism advocates the secession of province of Alberta from Canada either by forming an independent nation, by creating a new federation with one or more of Canada's other four westernmost provinces, or by joining the United States.'

While there are numerous Alberta Separatist groups, I have not managed to find one single source that is seriously campaigning for Alberta become part of the United States. (Although I am sure there are some people out there, but no sources from Alberta that I could find.)

I have examined all of the links on this page, as well as the 'See Also' section.

None of the links or 'see also's provide ANY references or sources for such claims. Infact, most of the 'see also's have THIS page as a link. This includes 'The 51st State' which refers to Alberta, but redirects back to this page. The 'Annexationist Movements of Canada' has no references or sources. And the 'Republic of Alberta' clearly discusses an independant Alberta. Not American affiliation.

Also, my own personal opinions not withstanding, (I personally think there could be merit to an Independant Alberta) It should be noted that the Western Standard poll that is so frequently referenced, does not once mention affiliation with any other sovereign entity. And, it must be noted that the Western Standard is a decidedly Conservative publication. Also, the poll that was conducted by said publication, did not specify WHO the poll group was. Only that it was conducted by The Western Standard using 'random selection methods'. That could mean anything from picking 500 names out of a phone book, to contacting 100 subscribers of the Western Standard. The souce is exceptionally vauge on their pool of voters, and therefore, can hardly be considered a reliable source. SJM 3 April, 2007

[edit] History

Further history on Western Alienation is needed. Historically this dates back too when Alberta was still part of the Northwest Territories. Kc4 04:58, 20 April 2007 (UTC)