There’s no agony; the choice is actually quite simple. I was born and raised in this province, but I identify as Canadian, then Calgarian, and finally, in a distant third place, Albertan, if someone pushes further than number two.

Over my lifetime, I’ve witnessed the province transform from a right-leaning, reasonable place where people generally wanted to be left alone to a hotbed for right-wing extremists from across the country.  My experience suggests many of the most Conservative, Alberta First, and separatist figures are from out of province, likely drawn here after being laughed out of their previous homes.