Electoral Divisions Map

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Constituency Associations Listing:

Active

Inactive

Vacant

Director

Bert Noel

Bert was born and raised in St. Paul Alberta and was a conservative voter his whole life. Before retiring, he worked in the field of construction for the entirety of his career moving up into a management role for its last 15 years. Although in retirement he enjoys golf, camping and stick curling, Bert began to see that the mainstream political parties were not offering solutions to help the people and decided something had to be done.

After the failure of Stephen Harper’s Conservative government to protect the people of Canada, it became obvious to him that conservative party members including provincials were placing their obscenely large paycheques, pensions, careers and “legacies” ahead of the people they were elected to serve. When the Liberal Party seized power and began to force their extremism on Canadians, he realized there had to be a different way.

Both he, his wife Judy and his friends started to fight back and protest against the tide starting in 2017. Although he explored working with other parties, he found none that were active or organized enough to stand as an effective alternative. He then discovered the Independence Party and although it was small and just starting out, felt it was the right place and time to jump on board.

Bert feels strongly that the people he has met from the party and its board are in it for the right reasons and also believe strongly in promoting our independence as a sovereign republic. Both he and Judy look forward to getting more involved to help this party grow and reach our goal of creating the Sovereign Republic of Alberta.

Director, Constituency Associations

Bill Daugherty

Bill has lived in Alberta for practically his entire life and lives currently in Rosebud, near Drumheller. Now semi-retired, he worked previously as an electrician and successfully ran his own contracting company servicing all of east-central Alberta. Bill is a strong advocate for the fair and equitable treatment of all people. As an experienced international traveler, he was once proud to tell others that he was a Canadian, but time and circumstances have shaken his assurances in that sentiment. His political activities gave Bill a sharp awareness of the disadvantage Alberta and the western provinces are confronted with in their present relationship with Canada.

In all his dealings Bill is well known to strive to understand both sides of any position and look for solutions that serve the people’s best interests. However, in this case he believes firmly that where history and present political trends are concerned, there is simply no viable solution for the west to remain in Canada while still maintaining its integrity. He has concluded that separation is Alberta's only option to maintain its prosperity and self determination and strongly supports the goals of Alberta Independence in their pursuit! 

Party Secretary

Lisa Bourke-Schulte

Lisa and her husband John have been married for 35 years and are the proud parents of two daughters and two energetic grandsons. Between them they have decades of experience across a wide field of industries including agriculture, oil and gas production and the design field, in which Lisa has worked for over 36 years. She is the proud owner of her own independent floral design company, Dosie Dotes & Greens serving central Alberta and beyond. Throughout her career Lisa has seen the devastating effects mainstream politics and politicians have had on the people of this province. When the federal government of Canada and those all too happy to obey their orders recklessly locked down Alberta without dialog or debate, Lisa decided it was her time to take a stand. It was at this time she made the decision to get involved in the fight against tyranny.

Over the last 3 years, Lisa has listened to many strong people in Alberta asking, ‘what can we do’ and ‘how do we stop this’. Standing up to answer, she helped form small business coalitions to help navigate AHS mandates. She also helped facilitate events for the Alberta Prosperity Project to help educate Albertans on issues facing western Canada. She has most recently accepted a position on the board of The Independence Party of Alberta, as a valued colleague working towards a full referendum on sovereignty.  She is a strong voice for the independent and prosperous Alberta that will ensure our children and grandchildren’s health, happiness and future.

Director At Large

Rahman Derrick

As a passionate humanitarian Rahman Derrick found the joy in community involvement from a young age. From being involved in team sports, winning the lead role in the school play to being on the school choir and later band he’s always been a sociable person. Being involved in the junior, high school, university and provincial elections you could say political service has been his passion as well. Attending university in Ontario, Rahman graduated with an Honours BBA and concurrently an Honours Diploma in Business Administration with a specialization in small business in 2011. He has a diverse career background, having worked in outdoor education, retail, sports and entertainment, hospitality, banking, commercial warehousing and is familiar with the inside of a workshop from his time apprenticing in a heavy-duty mechanics shop. All of these varied experiences have allowed Rahman to develop a sharp understanding of the issues and elements that society faces, and has solidified his resolve to "leave the world better than we found it".

As a member of the board of The Independence Party, Rahman advocates for all Albertans who believe they should have the power to manage their own lives without constant meddling from destructive globalist policies administered through their proxies in Ottawa or Edmonton. With a fun and engaging approach, Rahman hopes to entice Albertans old and young alike to embrace a more locally focused, sustainably built society and economy for the benefit of Albertans today and for generations to come.

Director at Large

Dawn Elzinga

Dawn hails from Peers, Alberta where she and her husband are owners of a local agribusiness. An experienced and fierce advocate for the safety and rights of children, she is a mother of seven and grandmother of one (so far). Dawn, her husband and her family most recently served on the frontline assisting with firefighting efforts during the Alberta wildfire crisis. Politically, Dawn and her family took an active and fierce role in pushing back in defense of the people from the moment government overreach crossed the line. She has played an active role in supporting her local community to organize against the rising tide of crime in her constituency.

She has also taken an uncompromising stand in defense of the next generation of Albertans. She has seen firsthand the destructive effects of Globalist policies and their Marxist influences and will push back hard against anything that would seek to strip us of the ability to define and live our lives as we see fit. In her own words, “We have skin in the game – this is our children and grandchildren’s future we’re talking about. We will continue to Stand Strong like our forebearers did when they settled this wild, rugged and beautiful land. We encourage all Albertans to dig deep and honor the spirit of integrity, traditional values, self-reliance, independence and inner strength that is who and what we are, and what once defined this great country.”

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

A little history. In the 1982 provincial election, the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) ran candidates in 78 of the 79 constituencies. The WCC was an independence party, so this election was an historical watershed for Alberta. 

Treasurer

Charlene Schramm

Charlene and her husband Jim live on acreage just east of Olds, Alberta and are the proud parents of three grown children, two daughters and one son. They are further blessed to be the grandparents of eight grandchildren (so far!). Born and raised on a farm in Central Alberta, Charlene comes from a family with a long history of passion for politics, justice and standing for the rights of the people. Her father was a strong proponent against the blatant and unbalanced power of the federal government, a cause Charlene champions to this day. While writing for weekly newspapers in the early 1980s she covered the movement of the Western Canadian Concept Party but was disappointed to see that movement sabotaged, as many also were. For the last 12 years she has worked extensively as a volunteer and on the founding board of The Olds & District Hospice Society.

Since the AGM in April of 2023, she has served as The Independence Party’s Director of Finance. Although growing up believing in the power of the vote, she soon came to understand as so many of us have that in the politics of today, results are often decided before polling stations even close. She is fiercely proud of Alberta and of the people of this province and will do whatever she can to ensure her children and grandchildren can say the same in the future. As Jim approaches retirement they are feeling called to work more closely with The Independence Party which represents Alberta’s best chance for a government built on the values of truth and justice: values they are uncompromising in championing.

Interim President

Ron Robertson

Ron was born and raised in Edmonton and currently resides in Leduc with his wife Brenda and their blue heeler, Tynder.  After a rewarding career serving the community with the Edmonton Police Service, he then entered the private sector.  His business endeavors have included owning and running a very successful driver examination service, home inspection business and working presently as a certified Dry Blood Microscopy analyst. Ron is an avid outdoorsman enjoying hiking and camping in particular.  When time permits, he also has a passion for landscape and wildlife photography and is in addition a skilled marksman and sport shooter. 

Ron believes that Alberta was brought into the confederation of Canada merely as a resource to be exploited by Laurentian elites; a relationship that is still the norm to this day. He accepts the tragic reality that there is no chance Albertans will ever achieve their potential or be treated with equality by remaining within Canada. Because of this, he firmly believes that the people of Alberta can only achieve their full potential if they choose to separate and form their own independent republic. It is his greatest hope that the end result of his lifetime of service to his community both in his career and on the board of the Independence Party will be the realization of that goal.

Bylaw & Party Platform Revision 

Membership Participation Request: 

The Independence Party
https://www.abindependence.com/

The Board of Directors Policy Committee  for The Independence Party of Alberta has been working on revisions to the Party Bylaws and the Party Program. The objective is to benefit the membership by ensuring the operation of the Party is managed in the spirit in which it was intended.

The goal of the Policy Committee has been to enhance the operation of the Party by ensuring the Bylaws and Party Program are clear, concise and better equipped to protect the Party in situations it may face in the future. 

To this effect, recommendations for changes to the Bylaws and Party Program shall be submitted to the membership for approval at the

Annual General Meeting on April 20, 2024, in Carstairs, Alberta.

As part of this process, the Policy Committee is requesting input from all members.

• Click here to view the proposed revised drafts of both the Party Platform and Bylaws

Email: [email protected]

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See links below for vacancies:

• Director at Large 
• Membership Director
• Fundraising Director
• Events Director
• Communications Director

Provincial Board of Directors Election 2024

Are you interested in being part of the biggest movement in Alberta history? We are looking for all those who are ready to stand firm in creating a prosperous & free Alberta. Apply today to become part of our provincial executive board.  

Details:

Applications will be accepted as an ongoing strategy for 2024.  The election for the current Board of Directors who have put their name forward and all contestants interested in becoming a Board member, will be held on April 20^th, 2024 at the AGM in Carstairs, Alberta. 

• You must be a member for a minimum of 21 days and sign a copy of our confidentiality agreement prior to submitting the application.
• An application will be sent to you after a follow up call.  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Board Position Descriptions:

President

• Duties include chairing monthly meetings, setting the agenda, running the meetings and bringing forward motions from the board members and committees.
• Ensures that all material pertinent to these meetings is distributed.
• Runs the day-to-day business of the Party.
• As Chief Executive officer the President guides and advises members of the Executive on their Roles in addition to holding them accountable.
• Is automatically a member of all Committees. Must be informed of Committee meetings so (s)he can attend as need be.

Treasurer (Chief Financial Officer)

• Maintain financial records for the board.
• Monthly duties: Financial reporting, budgeting, reporting financial statements to the board, and AGM, disperses money as allocated by board (following GAAP), manages investments and bank accounts.
• Quarterly duties: Elections Alberta (EA) submissions
• Yearly duties: Find auditor, annual society report, mailbox renewal, EA yearly submission.
• Holds the de facto CFO position for all CAs until such time as a suitable, board approved CFO for their CA is found.

Secretary

• Maintain all non-financial records (e.g., taking meeting minutes; maintaining motion log; clarifying past practices and decisions; confirming legal requirements and retrieving relevant documentation; ensuring meetings are effectively organized and recorded; maintaining effective records and administration; upholding the legal requirements of governing documents and laws; communication and correspondence to Directors and Members).
• Receives and reviews all correspondence.
• Assists in preparation for meetings and conferences.
• Attends committees, takes notes, reports when called upon by President.

Policy Director

• Serve as the Policy Committee Chair. To organize and manage all meetings and processes related to the consideration and adoption of the Bylaws of the Society and Policies of the Party.
• Monthly duties: policy meetings, review existing policies, come up with new policies through committees.
• Supervising the development of member Policy which may include, collecting information from the membership and assisting members and CAs in writing policy.
• Gatekeeper for formalizing policy for the party to ensure written policies best reflect the values and political and economic aspirations of party members.

Communication Director

• Responsibilities include develop Party brand and ensure brand integrity is maintained; create, establish, and drive a multi-platform communications strategy; manage all communications material (e.g., monitor all communiques to ensure they meet the standards set forth in the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures).
• Oversee all internal/external and social media communication, including website design.
• Monthly duties: Newsletter, press releases, social media posts, chair communications committees.
• Responsible for written and video communications.
• Performs constant and consistent outreach to news sources, media, local and provincial organizations to gain and keep public attention on the Party, its philosophy, objectives, and policies.
• Supervises the development, appearance, and material for the website.
• Will require skills to delegate tasks to committee members (e.g. Managing production of the website; Managing Nation Builder software platform; Dealing with all technology needs of the Party; Managing technology required for remote, virtual or email voting.

Membership Director

• First VP so takes the place of the President in her/his absence or when called upon to do so
• Vet members and collect officer agreements (confidentiality).
• Designs a membership-building Plan and an activity calendar.
• Builds a membership committee to help carry out this Plan.
• Is direct contact with member(s) when required by the Board.
• Is responsible for all membership issues and deals with concerns and complaints.
• Monthly duties: Update member’s list, follow up with supporters to encourage membership purchase, membership drives. Initiatives to build membership. Updating tags on Nation Builder, sending out membership cards (electronically on Nation Builder)

Fundraising Director

• Coordinate all fundraising efforts and activities.
• Chair fundraising committee meetings.
• Builds a strong Fundraising committee.
• Prepares a fundraising Plan.
• Develop initiatives for fundraising activities and execute plans.
• Seek donations from members/supporters by creating innovative strategies for fundraising opportunities.
• Track funds raised/expenses from fundraising events.
• Engages all Directors and Regional Directors to assist in the Plan in their Regions.

Constituency Association Director

• Actively engage with Officers and Members to establish Constituency Associations in accordance with the Party Bylaws and Policies and Procedures.
• Builds provincial, regional and constituencies teams to build and maintain CAs across the province
• Maintains communication with CAs as they grow and function
• Plans and executes training sessions for developing CAs with Regional Directors.
• Monthly duties: Follow up with CA leads, find new leads in community. Chair CA Committee meetings, chair founding CA Board meetings, liaison with established CA’s.
• Does troubleshooting and acts as a resource officer for any CA issues that arise
• Works with the President and Communications Director to develop and deliver Candidate Training sessions to Regional Directors and directly to candidates.

Ten (10) Directors at Large 

• Chair specific committees as assigned to them from time to time.
• Responsible for the management of affairs of the Association as assigned to them. Represent the interests of members throughout the region at Board meetings. Chair specific committees as assigned to them from time to time.
• Monthly duties: Participate in at least on committee. Other duties as requested.

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"Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world."

Abraham Lincoln

Preserving our hard-earned wealth and the legacies we've built motivates us, but it’s far from the whole picture of what this party stands for. Our vision goes a little further and reaches a little higher than just that. We seek something greater not just for ourselves but for all Albertan's. We seek to build a country where the interests and priorities of Albertan's come first. Our task is to build a home and future in their service and the interests of our legacies and to protect the future we are building together. 

The Independence Party is dedicated to the economic, political and cultural independence of the province of Alberta without condition or compromise. We with our friends, allies and partners stand proud and firm in service of this goal. If you feel as we do and wish to discover your independence, we invite you to join us. 

The Independent Republic of Alberta:

our RIGHT, our DUTY, our FUTURE

Alberta Independence is the ONLY Option

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November 2023

December 2023

January 2024

February 2024

March 2024

		Ron Robertson, Interim President Read his biography.
		Charlene Schramm, Treasurer Read her biography.
		Bert Noel, Director of Policy Read his biography.
		Mike Bennison, Strategy Director    Read his biography
		Dawn Elzinga, Director at Large Read her biography.
		Rahman Derrick, Director At Large Read his biography.
		Lisa Bourke-Schulte, Party Secretary Read her biography.
		Bill Daugherty, Director Of Constituency Associations Read his biography.
		Frank Kast, Director at Large Read his biography

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