Alberta separatism group submits petition calling for referendum

Alberta separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre says his group, Stay Free Alberta, has collected more than 300,000 signatures in its effort to force the province's first-ever independence referendum, marking the end of its four-month petition campaign.
Mr. Sylvestre, flanked by throngs of supporters waving Alberta flags, delivered the signatures on Monday afternoon to Elections Alberta's offices in Edmonton, heralding the group's first victory in their march toward a potential Oct. 19 referendum.