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The chief executive of Atco says the prospect of Alberta independence is raising too many questions for companies to feel confident making big investment decisions.

“Good government isn’t loud. It doesn’t chase headlines or stir up chaos to appear active. Instead, it’s guided by the foundational principles of conservatism: fiscally responsible, socially reliable, limited government and a belief in the strength of personal responsibility.”

Before the Government of Alberta could hold a referendum on separation, they need to receive “free, prior, and informed consent” from all First Nations within the boundaries of the province.

February’s budget put nearly $20 million toward supporting the strategy, and the government says it spends more than $188 million toward related programming per year.

An ominous orange hue, an unexpected car crash, and a safe return defining moments of three-day wildfire evacuation

The Alberta Republican Party, which wants Alberta to become an independent constitutional republic, gathered in Cochrane on May 9.

Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said members have voted 90 per cent in favour of hitting the picket lines.

"Sit down for this one Alberta...Meet Canada's new Environment Minister"

Since being elected in 2012, Ric McIver served as municipal affairs minister under two premiers, while also doing stints as transportation minister, infrastructure minister and jobs minister.

The government says 30 of the new cases are in Alberta's south zone, which has seen more than half of all cases.