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“The fire disrupted advance voting in Lloydminster and Vermilion ahead of Alberta’s referendum, while Saskatchewan and British Columbia offered assistance and air ambulances were dispatched to the area. 18 - Voters in Vancouver elected their first Green mayor.”

“First Nations in Alberta are celebrating the win for the pro-Canada side in Monday’s referendum — but they’re also raising concerns about a shortage of ballots in their communities.”

“Five months after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced her government would call a vote on whether the province should pursue secession from Canada, Albertans at last know the results of its historic referendum.”

“First Nations leaders praise high Alberta referendum turnout despite ballot box barriers Leaders urge Canada to address First Nations' concerns in wake of referendum First Nations leaders believe record voter turnout in their communities helped deliver a…”

“In Alberta last week, First Nations celebrated the decisive defeat of a separation referendum called by Premier Danielle Smith.”

“The AFN has a rocky relationship with First Nations in Alberta and chiefs in that province do not have a representative on the advocacy body’s executive council.”

“Alberta’s recent referendum shed light on the inclusion of First Nations in decision making after First Nations in the province said there were “unnecessary obstacles” to being able to vote. - Cuban ambassadors ask Canada to renew rejection of U.S. embargo…”

“Out of 24 Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta, Mercredi said only five have advance polling locations.”

“Some First Nations in Northern Alberta are concerned that their voter turnout could be a challenge in the referendum, an issue that’s been exacerbated by a lack of advance polling stations.”

“On Monday, Albertans voted on whether to take the first step toward a referendum on separation.”

“Chiefs, Opposition call for Alberta government to drop appeal of decision that quashed separation petition Province says it won't be doing that With the Alberta referendum now in the books, some First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to…”

“…ng to capitalize off potential negative press surrounding the Alberta referendum, the NDP published a video of Michael Henshall, constituency president for Doerkson’s riding, drawing tenuous links between some of his remarks and the desire for B.C.…”

“He co-founded the Alberta Prosperity Society, which promotes a “free and prosperous nation” and crafted the petition that played a critical role in putting Alberta on a path to referendum.”

“Alberta’s referendum on Monday includes 10 questions, but the one drawing comparisons to Brexit asks voters if they want to remain in Canada or start the process to hold a binding referendum on separation.”

“…y council meeting - Millions in funding put toward Manitoba First Nations Police, safety officers - B.C.’s advanced polls open as Conservatives say a costed platform is coming soon - As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report…”

“…ting the services that you and your family depend on.” - As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report - Scarborough North council race pits incumbent against 2 former MPs - Carney and Smith link up to pitch pro-Canada vote…”

“But her statement raises questions about the fate of the original citizen’s initiative petition that called for a vote on separation — one of the first falling dominos to put Alberta on the referendum path — that remains stalled before the courts.”

“According to confidential documents obtained by Northern Beat, the NDP government has been in negotiations to transfer some 400 parcels of Crown land to First Nations.”

“In recent weeks, he has become the target of lawsuits from several First Nations that the Alberta lawyer had represented in their land claims a”

“A coalition of First Nations has already launched a legal challenge against the question of separation being put to a referendum. - Analysis First Nations' court challenge may block Alberta separatism itself, not just petition drive First Nations in Alberta…”

“When Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum history is written, its inevitable defeat will be placed at the feet of those who agitated for it in the first place, Gary Mason argues.”

“A group of First Nations chiefs went to court, arguing the Alberta government failed its constitutional duty to consult them on an issue that could impact their treaty rights.”

“Cold Lake First Nations sits in the middle of oil sands development in Northern Alberta.”

“My mom’s funeral showed me Alberta is more complicated than its stereotypes Turning neighbours against one another is not the Alberta I know This First Person column is written by Sarah Beley, who lives in Vancouver.”