Some people criticized Smith's leadership, but most of the nearly 250 attendees approved the six proposals of the Alberta Next panel, including leaving the CPP and creating a provincial police force.

Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel in Fort McMurray Tuesday night drew more approval than pushback, and the premier insisted Ottawa is the rightful target of much of the criticism coming her way. Article content

The panel is gathering feedback for potential referendum questions. Smith has said it also aims to address grievances with the federal government that are inspiring separatist sentiment. Article content

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Unlike at the panel’s three town halls held so far, there were no placards of protest outside the front doors prior to the event.

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