What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum

Referendum day in Alberta is on Monday. The provincial referendum has 10 questions about immigration policy, constitutional reform, and whether Alberta should remain in Canada or hold a binding, second referendum on quitting the country. Advance voting locations opened Tuesday and close Saturday night. Over 1,400 polling stations will be open Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what to expect when you go to vote: How long will it take?  Get familiar with the ballot questions ahead of time, which are on the Elections Alberta website. Officials say it will help avoid confusion and delays. They say they’re expecting a record turnout of between 80 and 85 per cent of Alberta’s nearly three million electors. You have as much time as you want to fill in the 10…

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