A billboard overlooks a highway on a snowy day. It features a picture of U.S President Donald Trump and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith smiling as an eagle flies by in the background. In big letters, it reads: "Tell Danielle! Let's join the USA! AmericaFund.ca"  An American flag is in the lower-right corner.

Bowden, Alta., Mayor Robb Stuart is fielding calls and emails from residents upset about a billboard encouraging Alberta to join the U.S. But he says the town didn't approve it, and can't take it down.