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News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta referendum tallies reveal rural-urban divide on ‘the 9’

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/alberta-referendum-tallies-reveal-rural-urban-divide-on-the-9/ar-AA2g5MOh
Published on: Monday 26 October 2026

Elections Alberta officials are finishing counting referendum ballots, but the results so far suggest Albertans in rural areas seem to hold different views on immigration and constitutional fights ...

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Carney hails 'unity' as Alberta voters reject independence from Canada

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/carney-hails-unity-alberta-voters-121841343.html
Published on: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Voters in the Canadian province of Alberta have overwhelmingly rejected moves towards independence. More than 76% of voters backed remaining part of Canada, the electoral authority announced after ...

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta Voting on Its Future in Canada, With Its Leader Caught in the Middle

News channel or source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/world/canada/alberta-referendum-danielle-smith.html
Published on: Sunday 18 October 2026

By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in win for PM Mark Carney

News channel or source: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/world/2026/10/20/alberta-votes-to-remain-part-of-canada/92341787007/
Published on: Monday 19 October 2026

Alberta residents voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation, in a win for Prime Minister Mark Carney.

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Strongly Reject Leaving Canada

News channel or source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/world/canada/alberta-secession-canada-referendum.html
Published on: Sunday 18 October 2026

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta voters choose Canada, but separatist movement says it will continue

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/alberta-voters-choose-canada-separatist-025920554.html
Published on: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Early results show roughly 75% chose to remain a Canadian province in a vote that would have set the stage for a future separation referendum.

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta votes by large majority to remain part of Canada in boost for Carney

News channel or source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/20/alberta-canada-vote-remain.html
Published on: Monday 19 October 2026

Alberta residents voted by a large majority to remain part of Canada in ​the province's first-ever referendum on separation, handing ​Prime Minister Mark Carney a much-needed win ​as he attempts to ...

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta rejects a move toward independence from Canada in a victory for PM Mark Carney

News channel or source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/20/alberta-rejects-move-to-independence-canada/
Published on: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Voters in oil-rich Alberta overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity.

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta Rejects Independence From Canada

News channel or source: https://www.newsweek.com/alberta-rejects-independence-from-canada-referendum-mark-carney-12591526
Published on: Monday 19 October 2026

Voters in Canada's Alberta province have overwhelmingly rejected a referendum to start the process toward independence, according to early results.

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Why does Alberta want to leave Canada?

News channel or source: https://apnews.com/video/why-does-alberta-want-to-leave-canada-f8a336e5dfe442c8ad9e3d0d9ad842a7
Published on: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Alberta’s separatist movement has been fueled by frustration with the federal government, disagreements over energy policies and deep political divides.

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta votes on leaving Canada; separatist movement likely to outlast expected defeat

News channel or source: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/world/2026/10/19/alberta-votes-leaving-canada-separatist-movement-likely-outlast-expected-defeat/92327248007/
Published on: Monday 19 October 2026

Polls have consistently shown that a majority of Alberta voters oppose splitting from Canada. Economic grievances have fueled the independence campaign in the province, which is home to 5 million ...

News Canada » Alberta » Government: Alberta voters weigh future in Canada

News channel or source: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-6004877/alberta-referendum-canada-vote
Published on: Sunday 18 October 2026

On Monday voters in the oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta are deciding whether to take the first step toward a future referendum on independence.