Reports of hate on the rise, critics blame Alberta referendum
Groups working with immigrants and newcomers in Alberta say reports of hate incidents are on the rise. Some blame the upcoming referendum.
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Albertans head to the polls for historic referendum Oct. 19
Millions of Albertans are expected to vote in a province-wide referendum that’s expected to guide policy decisions for the United Conservative Party government as well as take a possible first step toward independence.
Separation debate low priority for Alberta municipalities amid looming referendum
Municipal leaders say they are too busy dealing with local issues to prioritize the separation debate as the referendum approaches.
188 teachers, 150 family doctors: Third-party campaign materializes cost of Alberta referendum
A new third-party referendum campaign suggests the province is wasting money on a fall referendum proving to become a massive undertaking for Elections Alberta.
Forever Canadian organizations declares official advertiser status, critics question timing
The lead proponent of the Forever Canadian petition says his organization has now registered as an official third-party advertiser with Elections Alberta.
Alberta's Smith rejects party accusation she's muting pro-Canada referendum ads
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting a claim from her party president that her government is muting its pro-Canada messaging ahead of the separation vote.
Elections Alberta shares locations of polling stations ahead of referendum next month
Albertans can now find out where they’ll need to go to vote for the Oct. 19 referendum as the provincial election agency has published the locations of just over 1,400 polling stations.
'It's so emotional': Fear and unity on Alberta's referendum campaign trail
Alberta’s summer of unrest over its role in Confederation is striding into a final phase of rallies, lawn sign rivalry and hyperbolic warnings of doom and demise.
Some referendum special ballots delayed due to error, but most have been approved: Elections Alberta
Elections Alberta said thousands of special ballot applications have been delayed because of application errors.
‘Scathing’ new report on separation counters separatists’ arguments: economics professor
An independent report on the potential costs associated with Alberta separating from Canada shows multi-billion dollar costs in even the best-case scenario.
Alberta separatist leaders say Oct. 19 vote won’t end fight regardless of outcome
Premier Danielle Smith and her government expect next month’s separation referendum to be the last word on the subject — but those fighting for an independent Alberta say no matter the outcome, the fight goes on.
Elections Alberta says over 500K mail-in referendum ballots requested so far
Elections Alberta says it has now seen more than 500,000 requests for mail-in ballots for the Oct. 19 referendum.
Alberta referendum question wording questioned by experts
Albertans preparing to vote in October’s provincial referendum are being encouraged to read the questions ahead of time, after academics identified several examples of wording that can make voters stop, reread and reconsider what they are being asked.
Federal Tories launch 'Conservatives for Canada' campaign ahead of Alberta referendum
The federal Conservatives are launching a campaign to encourage Albertans to vote to remain in Canada in the upcoming referendum.
Immigration referendum questions a ‘distraction’ from Alberta’s social services problems: former premier
Former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says voters should be wary of a divided province not just on the topic of separation, but over “mean-spirited” and “discriminatory” immigration questions in the fall.