Wainwright community members say they voted to stay, but remain mixed on other nine questions

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Warnica, R. (2026, October 19). Wainwright community members say they voted to stay, but remain mixed on other nine questions. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/many-wainwright-community-members-voted-to-stay-but-remain-mixed-on-other-nine-questions/article_09426d8d-5924-42f2-8867-8be187f6e863.html

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Community members in Wainwright participated in a referendum vote at the local community centre on Monday. Married pastors Andrew and Kerri Barbe voted to stay within Canada, emphasizing their belief in unity while managing their young child there. The article focuses on the mixed reactions regarding the nine additional questions of the referendum.

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On October 19, 2026, residents of Wainwright participated in a referendum at the local community center, where they cast their votes on various questions including whether to stay in Canada. Married pastors Andrew and Kerri Barbe voted to remain in Canada, emphasizing unity as their main reason. Despite this vote, many residents remained undecided or conflicted about the other nine questions posed by the referendum.

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At the community centre in Wainwright Monday, a steady stream of referendum voters mixed with a handful of seniors there to use the fitness equipment at the gym. asserted

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Married pastors Andrew and Kerri Barbe both voted to stay in Canada. asserted

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“We believe in unity,” Andrew Barbe said, as he swung his three-month old daughter in her car seat, trying to keep her from waking. asserted

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