January 4, 2026 – The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) is committed to truth and transparency in the pursuit of Alberta’s prosperity and sovereignty. In our ongoing effort to combat misinformation, we highlight a recent example of misleading reporting from mainstream media that has spread rapidly on social media.
On January 3, 2026, Global Edmonton posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation blocks Alberta separatist petition in court.”
This headline implies that the petition – sponsored by the Alberta Prosperity Project to trigger a referendum on Alberta independence – has been successfully halted by a court ruling. However, this is not accurate.
The linked Global News article itself uses a more precise headline: “Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation moves to block Alberta separatist petition in court.” The article clearly states that the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has filed a Statement of Claim in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench and plans to seek an urgent injunction. No court ruling has been issued, and the petition process continues unimpeded.
Key excerpts from the article confirm this:
- The Nation has “filed a legal claim challenging the approval of a separatist petition.”
- They plan to file an injunction “seeking to pause the petition process while the legal challenge proceeds.”
- There is no mention of any court decision blocking or stopping the petition.
As journalist Jason Lavigne rightly pointed out in response:
“Fake headline. Shame on @GlobalEdmonton. Open the article. It clearly states that they ‘moved to block’ which means they filed an application but the court has not responded.”
This kind of sensational wording misleads the public and fuels unnecessary fear about the democratic process underway in Alberta. The petition is active, signatures are being collected, and Albertans have the right to express their will through a fair referendum.
Prominent voices in the independence movement have echoed this correction. David Parker, a strong advocate for Alberta’s future, reminded us to stay vigilant:
“The Alberta Independence Movement must have a sword in one hand and a hammer in the other. We must build while we defend ourselves. The attacks are coming.”
Earlier discussions on treaty rights and sovereignty also align with this reality. As noted by the Whistle Stop Cafe:
“No, That’s not the law. Perhaps someone needs to read the treaty.”
For deeper constitutional insight, constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson (@ikwilson on X) has consistently explained that Alberta’s path to a referendum requires only the consent of Albertans – not external vetoes. This is reinforced in a recent video by Cory Morgan, titled “Alberta needs nobody’s permission to become independent!”:
The Alberta Prosperity Project encourages all Albertans to seek facts over fear. Misinformation like this cannot stop our democratic efforts.
For answers to common questions about Alberta independence, visit our education page: https://albertaprosperityproject.com/education/
To review our proposed policies for a sovereign Alberta: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZS1U179FHmlaqMvEFa5Lx0ze9e5QBmNH/edit
Together, we are building a prosperous future for Alberta.
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