A key figure in Alberta’s separatist movement said Premier Danielle Smith indicated to him that if the province goes it alone, she’d stay on as its leader. The title she’d prefer? Prime minister. #abpoli

New from me: Smith Talked about Leading an Independent Alberta, Says Separatist Leader thetyee.ca/News/2026/01... #abpoli

At this meeting, Dennis Modry claimed that Premier Danielle Smith said she prefers the title 'Prime Minister' over 'President,' in a discussion about her possible leadership in an independent Alberta. 1/5 #abpoli #AlbertaIndependence

I'm at Heritage Park, a petition signing location in Stony Plain for Alberta Independence. Folks are lined up waiting to sign, with speakers set to begin at 7:00 pm. Will live tweet below 🧵 #abpoli #AlbertaIndependence

Final picture from me on Charlie Kirk's vigil in Edmonton tonight: #ableg #abpoli

Attendance at a candlelight vigil honouring Charlie Kirk, held at the Alberta Legislature, before the official set time of 8 p.m... #abpoli #ableg

With journalist and scholar @lilypolenchuk.bsky.social tonight at the University of Alberta Celebration of Excellence.

I'm at the Alberta Next Panel in Edmonton, which I'll live tweet below (brought a portable this time). Meeting is set to start at 6. A few protestors are outside the venue. #abpoli #ableg #albertanext

I'm at the Alberta Prosperity Project's town hall on separation and Alberta sovereignty, taking place in Edmonton. People are consistently coming in, with the meeting starting at 7. Will live tweet below ⬇️ #abpoli #ableg

Thank you for the support on the thread I did on the Alberta Next panel last night! Classes and research are keeping me busy but I'll continue reporting as much as I can. I'm also hoping to write more on my Substack if you want to keep up with me here: substack.com/@lilypolenchuk

I'm at the Alberta Next panel for Sherwood Park/Edmonton. Phone battery is low, but will be live tweeting what I can in this thread ⬇️ #abpoli #albertanext

A song about Alberta independence opens the meeting. #abpoli #AlbertaSeparation

Over 150 people are at the Whitecourt separation townhall, as more people are coming in. The townhall is hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project, which has applied for a referendum petition. #abpoli #AlbertaSeparation

The Alberta Prosperity Project, which has filed a petition application for a referendum on Alberta separation, is holding town halls across the province. Here's a deep dive on what's being discussed ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/lilypole... #abpoli #AlbertaIndependence

Around 200 people have turned out for the Alberta Prosperity Project's townhall on separation in Mundare tonight. #abpoli #albertaseparation

On March 5, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta held a rally to mark a year since collective bargaining began. "We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT

BREAKING: Alberta Budget 2025 keeps operating grants for public post-secondary institutions at 2024-25 levels. #abpse #abpoli #ualberta buff.ly/4kbBdpY

The Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta remains hopeful about reaching a collective agreement with the U of A amidst monetary proposal rejections. "[A strike] could happen down the road, but it's not imminent," AASUA president says. buff.ly/41bgVW3

The U of A is proposing a 10 per cent tuition increase for international students for 2026-27. If passed, international students admitted in fall 2026 will pay 33 or 34.9 per cent more than those admitted in 2020, according to data by two PhD students. buff.ly/48XJQiF

BREAKING: The University of Alberta is proposing a 10% tuition increase for undergraduate international students in 2026, according to Melissa Padfield, deputy provost (students and enrolment), who is currently presenting to the Graduate Students' Alliance. #ualberta #abpoli #abpse

Parkinson's disease affects how people think about their movement, according to U of A PhD candidate Kathryn Lambert's new co-study. "From a rehabilitation standpoint, we want to look at how we can train awareness of people's movements," she says. buff.ly/3AKhHiq