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Alberta's Split Vote Heads to Court | Calgary News
Alberta’s push for a potential split from Canada is heating up as officials begin verifying over 300,000 signatures collected by the group Stay Free Alberta — far exceeding the 178,000 needed to trigger the process. Though a judge initially tossed the petition for legal and procedural flaws, a recent ruling allows verification to proceed while the case is appealed. Elections Alberta is securing the documents under tight guard, aiming for results by July 27. Meanwhile, Premier Danielle Smith has set October 19 for a referendum asking Albertans if they want to stay in Canada or pursue further…
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