Grande Prairie polls open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Alberta referendum
Ten questions appear on Monday's provincial referendum ballot, including one asking whether Alberta should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding separation vote.
Why it matters
The referendum's outcome, particularly on the sovereignty question, could shape Alberta's political and constitutional future.
Albertans vote Monday, October 19, in a province-wide referendum featuring ten questions, the most contentious of which asks whether Alberta should stay in Canada or proceed to a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.
Polling stations across Grande Prairie, including schools, churches and community halls such as Alexander Forbes School, D-Coy Armouries and Five Mile Hall, will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters must attend their assigned station, which can be confirmed through Elections Alberta's online poll locator.
Advance and special ballots will begin being counted at 5 p.m. on voting day itself. Full results won't be available the moment polls close, but Elections Alberta plans to post unofficial results on its website as early as Tuesday, October 20.
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