# Alberta Premier Delays Petition Decisions, Busy Fall Ballot Ahead

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-05-12T05:38:27+00:00
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delays decisions on Canadian unity and independence petitions, awaiting MLA committee hearings and court rulings. Meanwhile, a petition to ban new coal mining is set to submit, potentially adding to the October ballot alongside nine government questions. Smith insists on keeping the ballot separate from investigations, promising a busy fall. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ee7e8b250d9ef20f

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