Alberta’s Smith says it may be too late to put a question about coal to Oct. vote (opens original article in a new tab)

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith indicates the 'Water Not Coal' petition may not be added to the October referendum due to deadlines, despite having over 200,000 signatures.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggests it may be too late to add the 'Water Not Coal' petition to the October referendum
• The petition, with over 200,000 signatures, could lead to a ban on new coal mining or a provincewide vote
• Elections Alberta requires referendum questions to be submitted by June 1 for the October 19 vote