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Alberta Separatism Referendum Coverage

Albertans are preparing to vote on a provincial referendum with 10 questions, including one on separation, with mail-in ballots now available ahead of the October 19 election date. The vote has drawn significant opposition from First Nations leaders, Edmonton city council, and provincial court rulings, though the Alberta government has filed appeals to proceed with the referendum.

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Alberta separation referendum set for Oct. 19 as both sides rally support

Albertans will vote on 10 questions including whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada, with pro- and anti-separation...

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Sea of Alberta flags fills legislature grounds as separatist rally draws standing-room crowd

With seven weeks until the October 19 referendum, thousands gathered Saturday to support Alberta independence. Premier Smith says she...

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Alberta referendum mail-in ballots open; October 19 vote will ask 10 questions

Online applications to vote by mail are open until October 9. One question asks if Alberta should hold a binding referendum on separation.

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First Nations chiefs condemn Alberta separatism referendum, assert treaty rights protection

Quebec and Alberta First Nations passed an emergency resolution Thursday warning that any separation proposal would breach Treaty No. 6...

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Edmonton council unanimously opposes Alberta separation referendum

Mayor Andrew Knack led council in declaring Alberta's place in Canada vital, ahead of October ballot that includes separation questions.

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Edmonton mayor backs motion supporting Alberta remaining in Canada

Mayor Andrew Knack said separation talk is harmful; Albertans vote in October on whether to hold a referendum.

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Alberta appeals court decision that blocked separation referendum

The province filed notice Friday challenging a ruling that quashed a citizen-led petition over concerns about First Nations treaty rights.

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Alberta files appeal on separation referendum court ruling

Premier Danielle Smith's government is challenging a judge's decision to throw out the separatist referendum petition, arguing the court...

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Alberta to hold fall referendum on separation, needs 60,000 poll workers

Elections Alberta launches largest recruitment drive in history to manage 10-question October 19 ballot requiring 45 million ballots.

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Alberta premier warns First Nations of law enforcement over separation protests

Premier Danielle Smith cites critical infrastructure law if Indigenous communities engage in civil disobedience over October referendum.

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Separation sentiment hits historic low in Edmonton

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Alberta's separation referendum splits First Nations leadership

Premier Smith warns of law enforcement amid Indigenous pushback over October ballot. Treaty 8 chiefs signal potential civil disobedience.