First Nation chief seeks formal explanation after ballot shortages in Alberta referendum
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The chief of Siksika Nation in southern Alberta says he is seeking a formal explanation after the First Nation ran out of ballots during Monday's referendum vote. Speaking to CBC Radio’s Alberta Morning, Chief Samuel Crowfoot said he was proud of the high voter turnout from his First Nation, but expressed concern over ballot shortages and delays at polling stations, saying it could have impacted people’s ability to have their voices heard. “Having confidence in the way that democracy is carried out is just as important as the issues that are being debated about,” said Crowfoot. Because of the ballot shortage, Crowfoot said at least one of the First Nation’s polling stations faced delays of up to two and a half hours.live updatesAlberta referendum votes for 9 questions still being tallied after projected win for 'remain' side“And so we're going to request a formal explanation as to the ballot allocations and the [Elections Alberta] staffing. I want to compare our resources provided to First Nation communities with those in other municipalities.
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