# Alberta Referendum Surges with Mail Ballots | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-04T07:39:37+00:00
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Alberta’s independence referendum is heating up as mail-in ballot requests surge past 290,000—forcing Elections Alberta to move the deadline to September 25th and hire at least 60,000 workers. With the vote set for October 19th, public interest is soaring, especially around the controversial separation question that could reshape the province’s future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/83c8b86af9f144c4

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