Bridges
Talking About Alberta Peacefully
October 18, 2026
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Discussion Questions
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What are some of your favourite memories in Alberta?
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Have you lived in other places? How did they differ? What was similar?
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Where have you travelled within Alberta? How different are various areas in the province?
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Have you ever hosted people from outside Alberta, and helped them experience the province? What were their impressions of Alberta?
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Have you experienced cultures other than your own in Alberta?
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Have you had conversations about Alberta in recent days that didn't involve the referendum, the UCP, the US, or other agitating topics?
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When conversations get polarized, have you been able to de-escalate them? Have you ever found yourself in the position of originating or adding to the conflict in a discussion? What makes conversations healthy and insightful?
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Have you encountered any non-political, good news stories taking place in Alberta recently?
Common Ground, based at The University of Alberta.
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