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Supporter at independence party gathering says referendum vote is about "sending a message"

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Taylor, S. (2026, October 20). Supporter at independence party gathering says referendum vote is about "sending a message". Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/supporter-at-independence-party-headquarters-say-referendum-vote-is-about-sending-a-message/article_43ece269-1e5e-4159-967b-eda7f9720e0f.html

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Tyrone Polanski, an attendee at an independence party gathering in Edmonton, discusses his support for Alberta’s recent referendum. He and his partner Dianne are celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary by watching the results come in. Polanski voted for Option 2 on the ballot, explaining that he seeks changes through this vote as a way to "send a message."

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As of October 20, 2026, Tyrone Polanski, an attendee at an independence party gathering in Edmonton, expressed support for the referendum vote as a way to "send a message" and seek changes. Polanski, celebrating his 26th anniversary with his partner Dianne, voted for Option 2 on his ballot. He moved to Edmonton approximately one-and-a-half years ago and views the referendum as an opportunity for significant shifts in governance.

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Tyrone Polanski says he and his love, Dianne, are celebrating their 26th anniversary and to mark it are watching Alberta’s referendum results roll in with the independence crowd. asserted

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Polanski, who says moved to Edmonton about a year-and-a-half ago, marked Option 2 on his ballot because he says he wants to see “changes.” asserted

he → move → changes

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