Letters To The Editor

Alberta is going through changes – Get Involved!

Last week I attended a town hall meeting in Sylvan Lake about Alberta Independence, and wow—a packed house of 250 engaged Alberta citizens showed up on a weeknight. We came to hear from active voices in this discussion about what a referendum could mean for Alberta. What I learned? There are many perspectives on what a referendum could deliver for Albertans, and people are absolutely fed up, demanding real changes to their government.

This movement is in early stages, but don't mistake that for starting from zero. As I write this, Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) has over 240,000 pledges toward a referendum petition. This is a populist movement—organized by citizens without political party strings attached. A true grassroots uprising! That's incredible support considering there's been little public campaigning beyond these town hall meetings. APP's goal? Secure 600,000 signatures for a referendum petition.

So what exactly is this referendum? Simply put, it's yes-or-no questions on your ballot. Instead of just voting for political parties, you'll answer specific questions directing our province's future governance. Here's what inspires me most: these referendum questions haven't been finalized yet. This is your moment to get engaged and help shape them!

As an Albertan, do you have complaints about government? I can practically see everyone nodding right now—who doesn't have grievances with government these days? Time to stop just complaining. Has that method improved anything for Alberta? It's time to discuss actual solutions. Time to engage with fellow Albertans. Time for change!

In coming months, you'll see events in your community discussing Alberta Independence and possibly separation. Regardless of your feelings, unless you join the discussion, your voice won't be heard. Alberta's future is being decided now, and we each have a duty to participate.

The choice is yours: stay on the sidelines complaining, or step up and help build the Alberta you want to see.

Jon Sedore
Trochu AB

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