Alberta separatist group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum on leaving Canada

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Alberta separatists have submitted nearly 302,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada EDMONTON, Alberta -- Alberta separatists said Monday they have formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province leaving Canada. The group needed 178,000 signatures to force the province to consider such a vote. The question of separation could go on a provincewide ballot as early as October, as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she would move forward if enough names are gathered and verified.