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CalgaryWith the Alberta referendum now in the books, some First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to drop its appeal of a judge’s decision to quash the citizen petition on separation. Province says it won't be doing thatJennifer Keiller · CBC News · Posted: Oct 23, 2026 6:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Chief Allan Adam speaks in March outside of the Alberta legislature, calling on the province to stomp out the citizen petition on separation. With the referendum now done, Adam says the province should drop its appeal of a ruling on the petition. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)With the Alberta referendum now in the books, some First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to drop its appeal of a judge’s decision to quash the citizen petition on separation. “I mean, now that the referendum’s happened, the issue’s moot,” said Siksika Nation Chief Samuel Crowfoot.
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