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  "id": 15190844,
  "title": "What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/what-albertans-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-referendum",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T12:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/2026/10/17/what-albertans-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-referendum-2"
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  "account": "Albertans will be voting in a referendum on Monday. The vote is over 10 questions concerning immigration policy, constitutional reform, and whether Alberta should remain a part of Canada or have a binding, second referendum on leaving the country. Preparation will be key to ensure a smooth voting process.\n\nElections Alberta has provided advance voting locations that opened on Tuesday and will remain open until Saturday night. Polling stations will be abundant on Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A \"where to vote\" card will be mailed to registered voters ahead of time. If one has not been received, the website of Elections Alberta can be used to locate the designated polling place.\n\nTo cast a ballot, a government-issued ID with the correct name, current address and photo is required. This could be a driver's license, or other forms of ID that include the individual's full name and current address, such as a library card, hunting licence, bank statement or vehicle registration. Expired IDs can be accepted if they still contain the correct name.\n\nVoters must sign a declaration confirming their eligibility, including citizenship, age and residence in Alberta. The 10 ballots, each in a different colour for easy identification, can be marked, empty or not marked at all. The ballots are placed in separate boxes to facilitate counting and minimize errors.\n\nIf still in line when polls close at 8 p.m., voters are permitted to continue voting. Votes will be counted by hand within 48 hours. Results for Question 10, related to separation, will be announced first, followed by the other nine questions by Wednesday. Early results are expected after 8 p.m. on Monday, with the final count announced early Tuesday morning.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/what-albertans-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-referendum",
        "published": "2026-10-16T08:00:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/what-albertans-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-referendum-14956804",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:57:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}