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Buffalo Dream: Alberta's Separation Push
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In 1904, Canadas leaders considered creating a single province called Buffalo, merging Alberta and Saskatchewan. However, Liberal PM Wilfrid Laurier split them due to political concerns. Today, Alberta separatists cite this as evidence of federal bias, with polls showing 20-27% of Albertans open to separation. Stay Free Albertas petition, with over 300,000 signatures, aims to spark a referendum, but faces hurdles. Despite skepticism, the Wests economic power and perceived voicelessness in federal institutions keep the old Buffalo dream alive.
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