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Albertans cast ballots on province’s future in historic referendum vote

Outlet: The Globe and Mail · Globe staff · Published 19/10/2026 15:00 UTC

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At polling stations across the province, voters reflect on turnout, the pro-Canada movement and the separatist cause

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  1. Excerpt · detected on 19/10/2026 18:46 UTC

    Polling At polling stations are open until 8 p.m. MT, across the province, voters reflect on turnout, the pro-Canada movement and Elections Alberta expects substantial turnout the separatist cause

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    Polls are open across Alberta Albertans cast ballots on province’s future in historic referendum vote

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    Polling stations are open from 9 a.m. to until 8 p.m. MT, and Elections Alberta expects substantial turnout

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    Polls are open across Alberta in historic referendum vote

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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-alberta-referendum-vote-2026-live-updates/
Published
19/10/2026 15:00 UTC
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19/10/2026 15:10 UTC
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