Albertans head to polls in historic referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada

EDMONTON — Albertans head to the polls today for an historic vote on whether they want to stay in Canada. More than 1.3 million Albertans have already cast ballots by mail or in advanced polls in a referendum called by Premier Danielle Smith.

EDMONTON — Albertans head to the polls today for an historic vote on whether they want to stay in Canada. More than 1.3 million Albertans have already cast ballots by mail or in advanced polls in a referendum called by Premier Danielle Smith.

Albertans head to the polls today for an historic vote on whether they want to stay in Canada. More than 1.3 million Albertans have already cast ballots by mail or in advanced polls in a referendum called by Premier Danielle Smith.

EDMONTON — Albertans head to the polls today for an historic vote on whether they want to stay in Canada. More than 1.3 million Albertans have already cast ballots by mail or in advanced polls in a referendum called by Premier Danielle Smith.

Vote 2026Sunday, October 18, 2026 3:59PMWatch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clockWith early voting for the 2026 midterm election starting Monday and Election Day just weeks away, here are a few things to remember before you head to the polls. Voter ID requirementsVoters must bring one of seven acceptable forms of photo ID to vote in person. If you don't have one, you can complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration form online and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or voter registration certificate. Here are the seven acceptable forms of ID, according to VoteTexas.gov:Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPSTexas Personal Identification Card issued by DPSTexas Handgun License issued by DPSUnited States Military Identification Card containing the person's photographUnited States Citizenship Certificate containing the person's photographUnited States Passport (book or card)See exemptions or list of other forms of ID if you don't have any of the ones mentioned above.

FOOD & DRINKMonday, October 19, 2026 6:59PMKayem Foods is recalling 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat products, including hot dogs, because they may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. Food Safety and Inspection ServiceNEW YORK -- Kayem Foods is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat food products because they may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. The recall includes dozens of products sold under a variety of brand names nationwide. The items include hot dogs, deli meats, cocktail franks, corned beef, bacon, chicken sausage and more. Food Safety and Inspection ServiceThe products were shipped to retail and food service locations around the country. They were produced between approximately March 31 and Oct. 7 of this year. So far there have been no confirmed reports of illness. If you purchased any of the products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them.