Alberta’s independence movement is gaining steam as residents push for self-rule, fueled by decades of economic resentment over being taxed more than they’re rewarded by Ottawa. With a historic vote looming in October — though non-binding — the debate pits provincial pride against national unity, echoing Brexit while raising alarms about Indigenous rights and foreign influence. From coffee shops to oil fields, Albertans are reimagining governance, with former workers like Christopher Scott leading the charge, arguing that true sovereignty means putting Alberta first — before Canada, before the world.

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