Alberta Premier Stakes Political Future on Canada Secession Vote

Danielle Smith, Alberta's premier PHOTO BY GAVIN JOHN /Photographer: Gavin John/Bloombe Article content (Bloomberg) — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to call a referendum that could lead to the energy-rich province separating from Canada has angered both sides of the debate and triggered calls to challenge her leadership. Article content For decades, aggrieved Albertans have accused the distant federal capital Ottawa of unfairly holding back their province from reaping the rewards of its natural resources, and some have wanted to break away. Article content Article content Article co…