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  "id": 4645797,
  "title": "Danielle Smith avoids talk of separation at Alberta Day as referendum looms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/danielle-smith-avoids-talk-of-separation-at-alberta-day-as-referendum",
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  "published": "2026-08-31T12:51:34.000Z",
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  "summary": "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.",
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        "title": "Danielle Smith avoids talk of separation at Alberta Day as referendum looms",
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