Oil-rich Alberta is poised to hold an independence referendum this year, with the American president’s allies cheering it on.

Yet another spat over territory is rocking the troubled US-Canada relationship – and it’s not a result of a Donald Trump threat to turn his northern neighbor into a 51st state.

Separatists in Canada's oil heartland are accelerating a petition drive to force a referendum on Alberta's independence, ...

The largely conservative province may hold a referendum on separating from the nation in 2026, according to its premier.

CALGARY, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Separatists in Alberta are ramping up a petition campaign aimed at triggering an independence ...

Alberta is not a place that ‘doesn’t matter’ economically; the anger of those who want to separate from Canada stems from the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, said in a livestream Monday that she would hold a referendum on the province’s separation ...

Trump officials have repeatedly met with secessionist leaders from the province, which has large oil and gas deposits.

Supporters have embraced Trump as a symbol of pro-oil conservatism. Some advocate full independence, while others suggest Alberta could become the 51st US state.

Alberta is known for its great outdoors, and now a spot in the province has been named as having one of the best fishing ...