Alberta independence vote 'dangerous bluff'
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Alberta's Smith pitches unity campaign as separatists target her leadership
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her decision Friday to hold a vote on whether the province should begin the process of separating from Canada, while separatists warned the move could trigger a revolt within her governing United Conservative Party (UCP).
By Maria Cheng OTTAWA, May 15 (Reuters) - Alberta separatists have been dealt their first major setback in their campaign for a referendum on seceding from Canada, after a provincial court ruled this week in favor of a First Nations bid to halt the referendum petition.