Edmonton Journal
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Jul 19, 2026
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Alberta referendum website to cost government $300K: documents
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Alberta referendum website to cost government $300K: documents
Expense reports indicate executive council paid $309,300 to an advertising agency after budgeting near the same amount to build the government's referendum website
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By Matthew Black
Published Jul 19, 2026
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a press conference at McDougall Centre in Calgary on the referendum question asking whether …
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