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Alberta Referendum Gets National Election Help | Edmonton News
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Alberta’s October referendum is heating up, with the province bringing in seasoned election experts from across Canada to handle the high-stakes 48-hour vote count. With voters facing ten complex questions—including whether to stay in or leave Canada—precision and experience are critical. Provinces like Saskatchewan are eager to lend a hand for cross-training, while BC weighs in amid its own municipal elections. But challenges remain: staffing shortages, travel costs, and strict residency rules for poll workers complicate things. And with a Calgary-Shaw byelection looming, organizers must stay focused—because distractions could derail the biggest ballot Alberta has ever seen.
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