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The Utah Mammoth beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Thursday, earning their first win in the Alberta capital. Edmonton entered the game 5-0-1 on its road trip and 5-0-1 all-time against Utah, but played without several key regulars.
Alberta’s referendum has 10 ballots on immigration policy, constitutional reform and the province’s future in Canada. More than 1,400 polling stations will be open Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with early results expected that night.
As Alberta prepares to vote on a possible path to an independence referendum, Quebec sovereigntists say the movements have different aims and political roots. They support the right to a democratic process and say Alberta’s vote is unlikely to affect Quebec’s promised referendum.
Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani inducted eight Albertans into the Alberta Order of Excellence at Government House on Thursday. Three Edmonton residents and one Sherwood Park resident were among the recipients.
The province says emergency departments can begin filling shifts for a new triage liaison physician program within weeks. The Alberta Medical Association’s president says contract delays included payment and legal issues, while the number of doctors willing to take the roles remains uncertain.
Alberta plans to appoint system navigators at correctional institutions after videos of inmates being released in Edmonton’s Chinatown circulated. The announcement came as the NDP called for an end to detainee drop-offs in Chinatown and expanded supports for people leaving custody.
The Alberta NDP is calling for changes to how people are released from custody in Edmonton’s Chinatown, including access to services and expanded reintegration supports. The province says it is working with residents and service providers and has introduced measures to connect people with housing and other supports.
Alberta’s Ministry of Forestry and Parks says the owner faces multiple Provincial Parks Act offences after the dog killed a mule deer near Canmore Engine Bridge on Sunday. The charges require a mandatory court appearance, and conservation officers are coordinating with the RCMP and the town on possible further charges.
Stage 4 outdoor restrictions and indoor water conservation measures are set to begin Nov. 4 for about four weeks as crews connect the new Bearspaw South feeder main. The measures will also apply in Airdrie, Chestermere, Strathmore and Tsuut’ina Nation.
An Alberta Federation of Labour-backed Abacus Data survey found 56 per cent of respondents oppose holding a referendum on separation from Canada, while 30 per cent support it. The survey also examined concerns about foreign interference and views on provincial policy proposals ahead of Monday’s vote on 10 non-binding questions.
The 12-4 Elks can secure first place in the West Division with a win in either of their final two regular-season games. Their turnaround has also brought higher revenues, strong attendance and new community initiatives.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says supporters of separation are more motivated to vote than those who want Alberta to remain in Canada, making turnout a key concern ahead of Monday’s referendum. He also warned that nine other referendum questions and the release of new electoral boundary maps could shape the political debate after the vote.
Calgary visits B.C. on Saturday with its playoff fate dependent on other results. A Saskatchewan win in either of its final two games would eliminate the Stampeders.
George Hopkins will step down as Calgary’s equipment manager at the end of the CFL season after 55 years with the Stampeders. He will remain with the organization as an ambassador.
Glen Resler says he could not return his special ballot by mail and was refused when he tried to deliver it in person. Elections Alberta says the rules create a barrier and hopes the province considers changes.
Prime Minister Mark Carney met supporters in Calgary on Thursday as he urged Albertans to vote in a referendum set for Monday. He is scheduled to attend rallies in Calgary and Edmonton with former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk’s Forever Canadian group.
Elections Alberta says polling locations cannot accommodate scrutineers appointed by third-party advertisers, leaving only appointees from the UCP and NDP eligible. Political science experts say the decision reflects crowded voting sites and an election system built around parties, while raising questions about legitimacy.
Alberta’s nonbinding referendum asks voters whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the legal process for a binding separation vote. Results are expected within 48 hours of polls closing Monday evening.
Three people died and at least 10 were injured in a vehicle fire involving two Calgary transit buses and other vehicles Thursday afternoon. One person sustained life-altering injuries, while a second had serious injuries; the cause remains under investigation.
Elections Alberta will allow scrutineers appointed by the UCP and NDP, the only parties with official status, but not those representing third-party advertisers. Experts said the space limit raises questions about fairness and public confidence, but found no evidence it was designed to exclude separatists.