These are the news stories that dominated Edmontonians’ interest this week. Smith casts referendum vote Alberta’s premier says she voted for Alberta to remain a part of Canada during advance polls for Monday’s referendum. “Canada can still work,” Danielle Smith said in a video posted to social media. “We just need to make some changes.” Man killed in crash One person was killed and four people, including a baby, were hospitalized after a motorcyclist crashed into a bus stop Tuesday evening. Police say the 18-year-old man was racing a BMW moments earlier. He faces criminal charges. Campaigners don’t quit Separatists rallied in Spruce Grove on Saturday, while federalist group Forever Canadian headed to Strathmore, before advance polls for the referendum opened. Provincial and federal leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre, have joined events in support of Alberta remaining a part of Canada. Carney will be in Red Deer and Edmonton on Friday. Registered third-party advertisers are allowed to continue holding events, Elections Alberta has confirmed. Trees removed Some Ambleside residents are criticizing the recent removal of trees from near Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour School. The city says they were removed to prepare for development on private land and done so in accordance with regulations. “The biggest thing is transparency,” Logan Chorney said. “It almost feels like we’re at the mercy of developers, and as a community we really have no say.” What you need to vote Advance polls for Monday’s referendum are open until Saturday night. Here’s what Albertans need to know about voting at advance polls. Some 1,400 polling stations will be open on Monday, voting day, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what Albertans need to know about voting on Monday.
