The Canada Brief

Canada · 17 d ago

Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton

Separatists and federalists hold final rallies across Alberta before Monday's vote

At the legislature, per Alberta Sheriffs

1,100 people

About 1,100 people rallied for independence at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton on Saturday, Alberta Sheriffs estimated, with 11 buses bringing supporters from across the province.

Pro-Canada rallies on Saturday included

  • Calgary
  • Red Deer
  • Lethbridge
  • Medicine Hat
  • Fort McMurray

The Alberta Federation of Labour held pro-Canada rallies across the province on Saturday, and a large union rally is planned at the legislature on Sunday.

Keith Wilson, who led the Let Alberta Decide campaign, said the movement is here to stay whatever the result: “We're going to get stronger. We're going to get smarter. We're going to get more clear.”

— Keith Wilson, Let Alberta Decide

Oct

20

Tuesday

Elections Alberta results

More than a million Albertans have already voted by mail or in advance polls, and the result on independence is expected Tuesday morning, Elections Alberta says.