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Alberta Referendum: Here’s what to know as voting gets underway

Global News Politics · October 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Alberta Referendum: Here’s what to know as voting gets underway

The Alberta referendum polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., after which Global News will have in-depth results coverage and analysis online and on air.

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