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Alberta Separation Referendum Fundraising Race | Calgary News
Alberta’s October 19 referendum is heating up with ten questions on the ballot, but the big one—whether to even consider a binding separation vote—is dominating the conversation. Separatist groups are pulling ahead in fundraising, holding a half-million-dollar lead after raking in over $215,000 in just one week—with nearly 80% going to pro-separation campaigns. “Let Alberta Decide” leads with nearly $360,000, while “Vote to Stay” sees modest growth but still trails far behind. Elections Alberta enforces strict rules: third-party ads are capped at $607,000 and must directly persuade voters on…
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