By Jack Farrell O Canada, Alberta is staying put. In a historic referendum Monday, voters marked their ballots in overwhelming numbers to remain in the country that made Alberta a province 121 years ago. In early returns, about 76 per cent of Albertans said yes to Confederation, while 24 per cent said they wanted the province to hold a second, binding referendum on leaving. Both Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney lauded the result. “Thank you, Alberta!” Smith wrote on social media. “Albertans have voted for a stronger Alberta in a united Canada.” Smith said she would give a TV address Tuesday night to detail where the province goes from here. Albertans have voted in droves to stay in Canada. The result was satisfying for the pro-Canada…
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