The Globe and MailCanada· English
Advance polls open for Alberta’s separation referendum
Reported by 7 outlets from 1 country, in 2 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026.
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Campaigns regarding the Alberta referendum on provincial independence are nearing their conclusion. Advance voting stations are opening, with the official polling day set for October 19. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed hope that voters will support the first nine questions to aid negotiations with the federal government.
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- Advance polls open for Alberta’s separation referendum Headline of the event's most representative article · The Globe and Mail, 13 Oct 2026
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- Reported by 7 outlets from 1 country, in 2 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026.20 articles · See all headlines
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La PresseCanada· French
Référendum en Alberta | Le vote par anticipation commence mardi
CTV NewsCanada· English
Advance voting open for Alberta referendum
Radio-Canada InfoCanada· French
Élections Alberta est prête pour le vote en personne pour le référendum
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- First article seen: “Élections Alberta est prête pour le vote en personne pour le référendum”
- 2 new outlets, including “Référendum en Alberta | Le vote par anticipation commence mardi”
- 1 new outlet, including “Who else besides Danielle Smith is saying 'yes to the nine' in Alberta's referendum?”
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7 outlets · 20 articles
CBCCanada· English
Who else besides Danielle Smith is saying 'yes to the nine' in Alberta's referendum?
Undecided voter looks for answers ahead of Alberta’s referendum
Fact check: Can non-residents vote in the Alberta referendum?
CTV NewsCanada· English
A look at the questions on the Oct. 19 referendum in Alberta
More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum
Advance voting open for Alberta referendum
Alberta’s Smith casts vote to stay in Canada, urges support for other 9 questions
Global NewsCanada· English
Advance voting opens as experts debate meaning of Alberta referendum results
More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separation
Danielle Smith votes to stay in Canada, urges support for other 9 questions
La PresseCanada· French
Référendum en Alberta | Le vote par anticipation commence mardi
Référendum en Alberta | La première ministre vote pour que la province reste au sein du Canada
Le DevoirCanada· French
Les campagnes pour et contre la séparation de l’Alberta entrent dans la phase finale
La première ministre de l’Alberta vote pour que la province reste au sein du Canada
Radio-Canada InfoCanada· French
Élections Alberta est prête pour le vote en personne pour le référendum
Danielle Smith a voté pour l’option fédéraliste
The Globe and MailCanada· English
Alberta referendum campaigns enter homestretch with speeches and rallies
Advance polls open for Alberta’s separation referendum
Advanced voting for Alberta's separation referendum begins
What about Alberta’s nine other referendum questions?
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