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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.

7D AGO

Referendum day — housing market and separation worry locals

9D AGO

Separatism rally draws 2,000 to Alberta Legislature two days before referendum

Supporters gathered Saturday under blue flags as organizers say the independence movement is here to stay, regardless of October 19's...

10D AGO

Alberta referendum polls show majorities in Calgary and Edmonton back voter ID and immigration measures

A Canada Pulse Insights poll released Friday shows strong support in both cities for tighter voting requirements and increased...

13D AGO

Advance voting is open for Alberta's referendum

14D AGO

Elon Musk calls for Alberta and Saskatchewan separation; premiers and Carney reject it

Billionaire posted Wednesday that Canadian provinces should split from Canada, drawing swift rebuke from provincial and federal leaders.

14D AGO

Separatist rally at the legislature Oct. 17

17D AGO

Alberta separation movement won't end after October 19 referendum, organizer says

The Alberta Prosperity Project's Mitch Sylvestre expects 40 to 65 per cent support for a binding separation vote. Over 650,000 mail-in...

19D AGO

Danielle Smith calls separatists' U.S. outreach offer 'absurd' as Oct. 19 referendum vote nears

The Alberta premier rejected reports that separatists offered American officials access to fresh water and resource royalties in...

24D AGO

Alberta referendum forum brings out Kenney, pro-independence lawyer, constitutional advocate

Three prominent panelists face off over separation and immigration questions as U of A students weigh in on Oct. 19 ballot.

44D AGO

Alberta separation vote: turnout battle between campaigns

57D AGO

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...

58D AGO

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...