Alberta referendum results: How voting unfolded and what it means

Albertans voted Monday in a historic referendum on 10 questions, including whether to hold a binding vote on separating from Canada, with results expected to reshape the province's future. Polls were open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. across over 1,400 stations, with voters allowed to mark some, all, or none of the colour-coded ballots. The separation question will be counted first, with early results expected after 8 p.m. and a final count by early Tuesday. Premier Danielle Smith added the separation question in May to an initial nine on immigration and constitutional changes. Elections Alberta projected a record turnout of 80 to 85 percent, with all votes required to be hand-counted within 48 hours.