Alberta Independence Petition Faces Rural Signature Hurdle
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Albertas independence movement faces a significant hurdle in their quest for a referendum. The group Stay Free Alberta needs a substantial number of signatures by May 2nd to get their question on the October ballot, asking if the province should leave Canada and become its own nation. However, rural supporters are encountering issues due to the requirement of photo ID showing a current residential address. Many use post office boxes on their drivers licenses, necessitating extra documents like property tax bills to sign. This process is slowing down the signature collection, despite strong rural support for independence. The group remains optimistic, believing the strict rules will ensure their signatures are unchallengeable and theyll reach their target, sparking a referendum debate.
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