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Danielle Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusations
Chiefs representing First Nations across Alberta have asked the RCMP to look into whether the upcoming fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Danielle Smith and the UCP.
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What happenedChiefs representing First Nations across Alberta have asked the RCMP to look into whether the upcoming fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Danielle Smith and the UCP.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Danielle Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusations". The right frames it as "Smith Tells First Nations Chiefs to ‘Check Themselves’ Over Treason Accusation".
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CenterDanielle Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusations
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Chiefs representing First Nations across Alberta have asked the RCMP to look into whether the upcoming fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Danielle Smith and the UCP.
Smith Tells First Nations Chiefs to ‘Check Themselves’ Over Treason Accusation
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a group of Indigenous chiefs need to “check themselves,” after they accused her of potential treasonous activity for calling a separation vote. The Assem...
