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Elections Alberta opens applications for special referendum mail-in ballots

Applications for mail-in ballots close Oct. 9, and voters have until Oct. 16 to return the envelopes by mail, with photocopies of their identification.

Elections Alberta receives 225K requests for referendum mail-in ballots

As of Aug. 31, Elections Alberta says around 225,000 people have applied for the ballot. In the 2023 provincial election, that number was 59,589.

Elections Alberta to start distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum

Elections Alberta's website says those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in the mail or they can pick them up in person.

Elections Alberta addresses concerns about voter registration misinformation

Elections Alberta says its monitoring 'several streams' of misinformation that have been increasing as the Oct. 19 referendum vote draws near.

Vote on Leaving Canada Is a Gamble for Alberta's Leader

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has paved the way for an Oct. 19 referendum on whether the province should stay in Canada or have a second, binding referendum on independence.

Deadline moved up as demand surges for Alberta referendum mail-in ballots

Elections Alberta says interest is so high that it's moving up the deadline to apply for mail-in ballots by two weeks, with the new cut off set for Sept. 25 instead of Oct. 9.

Byelection in Calgary to be called when people can pay attention to politics: premier

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says an announcement about a provincial byelection in the riding of Calgary-Shaw will be made in the coming weeks.

Smith calls byelection in Calgary-Shaw, vote to take place Sept. 14

Residents in Calgary-Shaw have been without a legislature representative since May, when former United Conservative Party cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned her seat.

Nenshi seeks Calgary seat in next election as Estabrooks vies for Edmonton-Strathcona

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says in the next election he'll seek a seat in Calgary, where he grew up and was mayor, instead of running for re-election in Edmonton.

Conservative MP Dane Lloyd named party’s Alberta ‘referendum lead’

Albertans will vote this October on whether to hold a future referendum on separation from Canada, with Lloyd expected to work to listen to Albertans and address their concerns.

Some referendum ballots missing as Albertans begin to receive mail-in paperwork

As demand for mail-in ballots climbs ahead of the Alberta referendum, some voters are reporting problems with the packages they have received from Elections Alberta.

Danielle Smith to speak at Alberta Day celebration as referendum nears

Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905, and various festivities were planned this weekend ahead of the province's birthday on Tuesday.

Elections Alberta validates separatist petition that’s tied up in court

A citizen petition aiming to force a vote on Alberta leaving Canada has been verified as successful — however, it still can't proceed as it remains tied up in a court dispute.

Advance voting in 3 federal byelections starts Friday. Here’s how to vote

Two federal byelections were held in Toronto-area ridings and one Montreal-area riding on April 13, which allowed Prime Minister Mark Carney to achieve a majority government.

Provincial By-elections Called in Scarborough Southwest, York—Simcoe and Hamilton East—Stoney Creek

Forever Canadian says books are clean as Danielle Smith questions 3rd-party finances

According to Alberta's Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, the Forever Canadian campaign isn't doing anything wrong.

Alberta independence petition exceeds signatures needed to proceed

Elections Alberta verified that 223,000 citizens have signed a petition to hold a vote on separation from Canada, but a legal challenge is pending.

Alberta, Canada flags creating division ahead of referendum

The Alberta and Canadian flags have taken on new meaning as the province nears a vote on if the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving.

As Alberta Votes on Independence, Will Trump Back Separation?

With voters gearing up for an October referendum, the U.S. response could prove crucial to any push for independence The post As Alberta Votes on Independence, Will Trump Back Sepa...

Danielle Smith avoids talk of separation at Alberta Day as referendum looms

Smith has called a vote for Oct. 19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum

The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.

Voters head to the polls in three federal byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec

OTTAWA — A trio of federal byelections are set for Monday in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia.

Letters to the Editor, Aug. 29, 2026

ALBERTA’S CHOICE The Canada side in their arrogance has demonized the UCP government for letting Alberta even have referendums. The Canada side likes the status quo where Quebec an...

Alberta lawyer says referendum questions about immigration ‘harmful,’ ‘unnecessary’

There are 10 questions on the ballot in October's referendum, but so far the topic of Alberta's future place in Canada appears to be the only one getting much debate.