Peace Region backs BC stay not Alberta separation
Peace River region officials ruled out joining Alberta, preferring to work with Victoria on issues. Directors noted long‑standing dissatisfaction, farmers’ drought woes, and oil and gas wealth, but no broad public push to switch provinces. Local leaders cited benefits of BC services and questioned gains of any merger with Alberta.
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Peace River residents revisit separatism talk with Victoria
Peace River area residents weigh a possible separation from British Columbia to Alberta amid calls for fair share resource funding. Dave Leoppky recalls a 1974 bid while stressing he remains a proud British Columbian and Canadian federalist.
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