Separatist rally draws sea of Alberta flags to the legislature Sunday

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeLocal NewsNationalPolitics Separatist rally draws sea of Alberta flags to the legislature Sunday 'You put your elbows up to protect yourself from the other side, so Ottawa is putting its elbows up to protect themselves from us, and I think that's backwards' Author of the article: By Jackie Carmichael Published Aug 29, 2026 Last updated 56 minutes ago 4 minute read Join the conversation People gather at a rally for separatists at the Alberta legislature ahead of festivities marking the province's 121st birthday. Taken on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Edmonton. Greg Southam-Postmedia PHOTO BY GREG SOUTHAM /10112531A Article content Standing room-only crowds lined the Alberta legislature pool and fountain Saturday as the exit-Alberta crowd showed up in a sea of blue flags and Leave-Canada T-shirts. Article content They were there at the invite of the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), which filed a petition seeking a referendum question asking if Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada and become an independent state. Article content Article content Article content Two anti-protest protesters were quickly hustled off the stage by security after a brief effort to interrupt the rally. Article content Alberta sheriffs take a protester away after interrupting a separatists rally at the Alberta legislature ahead of festivities marking the province’s 121st birthday. Taken on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Edmonton. Greg Southam-Postmedia PHOTO BY GREG SOUTHAM /10112531A Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content There’s seven weeks to go until the province’s Oct. 19 separation referendum. Premier Danielle Smith is asking Albertans if the province should remain in Canada or hold a binding referendum on leaving the country. Article content She said she is voting to stay but Albertans want to be heard after thousands signed separate competing for separation or remaining part of Canada. Article content Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath, set to speak at the rally, has accused Smith of failing to protect Alberta sovereignty and kowtowing to Prime Minister Mark Carney. Article content Smith, expected to speak in Calgary Sunday, has mused about…