Man Behind Alberta Separation Billboard Says Town Wants It Taken Down
Cory Morgan says he has paid about $1,100 for the sign and has ordered two more smaller billboards ahead of Alberta’s referendum.
- Cory Morgan's billboard in Taber remains active after the separatist defied the town's Saturday deadline to remove the display, with the electronic sign urging Alberta to "Send Ottawa a Message!"
- Taber Chief Administrative Officer Derrin Thibault demanded the sign's removal, writing that the "political content" constitutes a "nuisance" inconsistent with the licensed area's permitted use.
- Located 265 km from Calgary, the digital billboard cost Morgan roughly $1,100 and remains active through month-end; he has purchased two additional smaller signs since receiving the removal letter.
- Asserting the town should "stick to potholes, picking up garbage and catching dogs," Morgan argued government should not dictate what citizens see on legal billboards.
- These signs relate to the Oct 19 referendum on whether Alberta should remain in Canada; Premier Danielle Smith faces political criticism for holding the vote, while polls suggest most Albertans reject separation.
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Pro-separation billboard still up after removal deadline from Alberta town passes
Cory Morgan says the sign he paid for is still standing in Taber, Alta., in defiance of a letter he says the town sent earlier this month to the private owner of the billboard demanding the message be removed by Saturday.
Cory Morgan maintains his panel on Alberta's independence in Taber and installs three other posters despite municipal opposition.
Man behind Alberta separation billboard says town wants it taken down
The man behind a billboard urging Albertans to “Choose Alberta” says the Town of Taber has ordered it to be removed, setting off a debate over political expression as the province heads towards an October vote on separation.
Pro-separation billboard in Alberta town remains posted after deadline
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's approval rating has decreased, primarily due to her handling of separatism issues, according to recent polling data. This trend has raised concerns among political analysts regarding the potential impact on her leadership and the forthcoming provincial election.
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