Albertans headed to the polls for a historic vote on separation, decidedly voting to remain part of Canada; a grieving community begins the long road to recovery after tragedy at CFB Wainwright; a Canadian couple who voted in Quebec’s 1995 separation referendum faced a similar moment in Alberta; and more.

Albertans headed to the polls for a historic vote on separation, decidedly voting to remain part of Canada; a grieving community begins the long road to recovery after tragedy at CFB Wainwright; a Canadian couple who voted in Quebec&rsquo;s 1995 separation referendum faced a similar moment in Alberta; and more.

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CTV National News for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026: Albertans reject separation in historic vote

The friends and families of the four victims from the deadly fire on the Wainwright military base mourn throughout the country; hospitals and emergency medical teams acted quickly to respond to the fire that injured dozens of people and killed four others; King Charles and Queen Camilla are among those sending well wishes; and more.

The friends and families of the four victims from the deadly fire on the Wainwright military base mourn throughout the country; hospitals and emergency medical teams acted quickly to respond to the fire that injured dozens of people and killed four others; King Charles and Queen Camilla are among those sending well wishes; and more.

CTV National News for Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026: Country mourns after devastating Wainwright base fire

Officials say a large fire has broken out at an armed forces military base in Wainwright, Alberta; hundreds in Calgary marches in support of staying in Canada, while the opposite sentiment was felt at a demonstration in Edmonton; Manitoba farmers are calling on the RCMP to investigate a string of cattle thefts over the last several years; and more.

Officials say a large fire has broken out at an armed forces military base in Wainwright, Alberta; hundreds in Calgary marches in support of staying in Canada, while the opposite sentiment was felt at a demonstration in Edmonton; Manitoba farmers are calling on the RCMP to investigate a string of cattle thefts over the last several years; and more.

CTV National News for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026: Alberta military base explosion causes injuries

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urge voters in the province's separation referendum to remain in Canada; Abigail Bimman breaks down nine additional ballot questions Albertans will have to consider that could shape the province’s future; A deadly bus explosion sparks safety concerns about the hundreds of compressed natural gas buses in service across Canada. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urge voters in the province's separation referendum to remain in Canada;&nbsp;Abigail Bimman breaks down nine additional ballot questions Albertans will have to consider that could shape the province&rsquo;s future; A deadly bus explosion sparks safety concerns about the hundreds of compressed natural gas buses in service across Canada.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026: Albertans reject separation in historic vote

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