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Danielle Smith avoids talk of separation at Alberta Day as referendum looms

19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

Danielle Smith avoids talk of separation at Alberta Day as referendum looms

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19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

Smith has called a vote for Oct. 19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

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19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

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