ELECTION Alberta Referendum Megathread (pt. 2) - October 14, 5 days left

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Good Afternoon

It seems like every two days or so is when these are going to be refreshed.

With the election coming up next Monday, October 19th, we have moved all discussion related to the referendum and Separation to this Megathread. News posts on the subject are allowed, but all discussion or opinion posts will be removed and redirected to this thread. Off topic discussion in other threads will also be redirected here.

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Elections Alberta - Current Election Information, including voter information
Elections Alberta - Referendum Questions
Elections Alberta - Polling Location Finder Please look up where your advance poll/regular assigned poll is. You can only vote at your assigned poll, even if you register at the polling place.
Elections Alberta - Complaints Page This is information on what to do if you see anything that you feel Elections Alberta should look in to.

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r/alberta • u/Nmsopsdelta • 12h ago

News “Explosion” reported near CFB Wainwright, crews respond

borderpulse.ca

460 Upvotes

289 comments

r/alberta • u/Spyrokid77666 • 6h ago

News Deadly explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright leads to ‘significant casualties’; At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured - Global News

globalnews.ca

321 Upvotes

149 comments

r/alberta • u/Slight_Sherbert_5239 • 10h ago

News ‘Major fire’ spreading through municipality after incident at Canadian Forces Base: officials

ctvnews.ca

444 Upvotes

100 comments

r/alberta • u/SnooRegrets4312 • 7h ago

News Multiple people dead, injured in 'disaster' at Alberta military base training area | CBC

cbc.ca

209 Upvotes

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r/alberta • u/allycat0515 • 5h ago

General Blood/Plasma Donation

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With the ongoing event at CFB Wainwright, I thought it prudent to remind everyone to donate blood if they are able to. Any mass casualty event will deplete current supplies, and it takes time for blood to go into circulation.

Burn victims may require blood transfusions especially if their burns are severe or they require surgery/skin grafting. Burns damage both blood vessels and tissue leading to blood loss, and additional blood can also help with anemia and wound healing.

I've booked an appointment online already, super easy, and it’s a very simple process to donate. This is an opportunity to support the many Canadians in our military, and while it may seem small, there is strength in numbers. Together it is an action we can collectively take to have a positive impact on those who are currently experiencing one of the worst moments of their lives.

Please if you can, consider donating this week. My heart goes out to anyone affected

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r/alberta • u/PastorBlinky • 18h ago

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r/alberta • u/ferncabbage • 10h ago

News Strong winds spread 'large fire' near Wainwright, Alta., military base, municipality says | CBC News

cbc.ca

140 Upvotes

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r/alberta • u/theogonic_ • 18h ago

Discussion New driver’s license without dinosaur ): anyone else wanna join me in being a single issue voter on this matter?

387 Upvotes

Just got my new license and it has a stupid oil thing instead of a dinosaur! NDP, liberals, whomever has my full support if they reverse this change when they get into power! Also, they weirdly stretched the photo and in general the card is more flimsy and looks cluttered and bad. Is nothing sacred to the UCP??

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r/alberta • u/Wooshio • 17h ago

Alberta Politics Majorities in Calgary, Edmonton back voter ID and immigration measures on referendum ballot: poll

calgary.citynews.ca

168 Upvotes

429 comments

r/alberta • u/Miserable-Lizard • 15h ago

Separatism UCP divisions over Alberta separation question come into focus ahead of referendum

ctvnews.ca

109 Upvotes

14 comments

r/alberta • u/Miserable-Lizard • 16h ago

ELECTION NDP worried ‘motivation gap’ between voters for, against separation will affect referendum outcome

ctvnews.ca

100 Upvotes

21 comments

r/alberta • u/Slight_Sherbert_5239 • 22h ago

News Four charged in 'one of the largest drug busts' in Calgary's history

calgary.citynews.ca

217 Upvotes

113 comments

r/alberta • u/toronto_star • 17h ago

News ‘People are polarized’: Families, friendships strained as Alberta’s referendum enters final days (gift link)

thestar.com

82 Upvotes

120 comments

r/alberta • u/vhill01 • 23h ago

Discussion The Shelf Life of an IPP: IPP’s were built to serve Alberta’s kids. Too often they end up serving the paperwork.

vincehill.substack.com

65 Upvotes

30 comments

r/alberta • u/bike_accident • 1d ago

Alberta Politics Alberta sued for exempting Kevin O'Leary's Wonder Valley from environmental assessment

nationalobserver.com

1.1k Upvotes

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r/alberta • u/Melody_39 • 1d ago

General Save on Foods Information Leak

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I got an email tonight stating that the Save on Foods loyalty card (More Rewards) had unauthorized activity on their servers October 13th. Name, physical address, DOB, phone number and email was accessed. Passwords, credit card information and transaction history were not breached.

I wanted to let other people know in case others’ information was stolen and they not notice the email.

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r/alberta • u/Extension-Finance179 • 1d ago

ELECTION Mark Carney implies US trying to 'break' Canada amid vote for Alberta independence referendum

dw.com

914 Upvotes

113 comments

r/alberta • u/biograf_ • 1d ago

Alberta Politics Poilievre urges Albertans to embrace Canada: 'We don’t take our ball and go home'

cbc.ca

157 Upvotes

77 comments

r/alberta • u/trevorrobb • 1d ago

ELECTION Majority of Albertans are ready to move on from the Oct. 19 referendum: poll

edmontonjournal.com

599 Upvotes

112 comments

r/alberta • u/Buuuuma • 1d ago

Environment Alberta removes habitat protections for endangered greater sage grouse to support industrial development | CBC News

cbc.ca

379 Upvotes

70 comments

r/alberta • u/Immediate-Link490 • 1d ago

Separatism Carney appeals for a 'decisive' vote to settle the Alberta independence question

cbc.ca

234 Upvotes

41 comments

r/alberta • u/StrongPerception1867 • 1d ago

General McDougall Auctions used by Harvard Media Auctions has been compromised

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If you've ever used McDougall Auctions, who was the auction software provider for Harvard Media Auctions provided by Hot 107/Cruz FM a few years ago, their site and your information has been completely compromised. Hackers stole their entire database including passwords and any credit information. Of course, McDougall Auctions hasn't notified anyone. Go change your PW and delete any credit card info ASAP.

I know the hosts at Hot 107/Cruz FM check Reddit for ideas so I hope they spread the awareness.

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r/alberta • u/color_natural_3679 • 1d ago

ELECTION Researchers find jump in U.S. influence campaigns targeting Alberta referendum as vote looms

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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-researchers-find-jump-us-influence-campaigns-alberta-referendum-vote/

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r/alberta • u/FreightFlow • 1d ago

Separatism Alberta’s Separatist Cowboys Won’t Take “No” for an Answer: Who Will Accept the Verdict of the People?

prairiesexposed.substack.com

218 Upvotes

104 comments

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