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EDMONTON - Albertans have voted in a historic referendum.
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EDMONTON - Albertans have voted in a historic referendum.
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EDMONTON – Albertans have voted in a historic referendum.
There are 10 questions on the ballot, with the key one asking whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.
The other nine questions focus on immigration and the Constitution.
Here are the latest developments (all times Mountain):
10:10 p.m.
All polls are now closed in Alberta’s separation referendum.
Most polling stations closed two hours earlier at 8 p.m.
About 100 out of the 1,400 stayed open late because they didn’t open on time in the morning due to various issues.
Elections Alberta says voting results can start being reported.
About 1.3 million voters cast ballots by mail or at advance polls.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026.
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