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Alberta Referendum: Results Delayed, 106 Polling Stations Closing Late
Late openings affected 104 polling stations across 42 districts, and Elections Alberta said extended hours will delay referendum results.
- On Monday, Elections Alberta extended voting hours at 106 polling stations across the province after experiencing delayed openings, with Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure authorizing the extensions to ensure full service.
- The referendum, called by Premier Danielle Smith, includes 10 questions addressing the Canadian Constitution and potential separation, which Smith stated aim to provide leverage in negotiations with Ottawa.
- More than 1.3 million Albertans have already cast ballots via advance or special polls as of October 18, representing 43 per cent of eligible voters, with unofficial results withheld until all polling stations close.
- Voters expressed mixed motivations throughout Monday, with some citing frustration toward Ottawa to send political messages. Calgary resident Amneet Mann criticized the referendum questions, saying "I just don't think that's what this country stands for."
- Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Albertans to "say no to the nine" questions during a Calgary visit last week, while Parliament remains "united in grief" following a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday that killed four soldiers.
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Delays at more than 100 Alberta polling stations push back referendum results. Live updates here.
Voting is now underway in the Alberta referendum as people head to the polls to answer 10 questions, including whether the province should stay in Canada or have another vote to separate. Follow for live updates.
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620 CKRM The Source | Country Music, News, Sports in Sask…Referendum results won’t be known until at least 10 p.m.
Release of results being delayed until all polls are closed according to Elections Alberta.
Hours extended at Drumheller-Stettler polling station - The Stettler Independent
Elections Alberta has extended the operating hours at polls across the province, including in Drumheller-Stettler. Most polling stations were due to open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. […]
·Stettler, Canada
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left19Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution79% Left
Bias Distribution
- 79% of the sources lean Left
79% Left
L 79%
C 21%
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