Alberta Referendum Worker Shortage | Calgary News

Alberta’s October 19 referendum is in serious need of volunteers—60,000 workers are needed but only 37,000 applications have been received so far, with rural areas like Fort McMurray and Medicine Hat hit hardest. Requirements are simple: 16+, eligible to work in Canada, pass a background check, stay neutral, no political talk. Deadline to apply is October 10. With 10 separate ballot questions and all votes hand-counted, expect long lines—and mail-in ballots are surging, so get your application in fast. Elections Alberta says they’re confident counting will finish within 48 hours despite the crunch, launching their biggest recruitment drive ever. Advance polls open October 13; referendum day is October 19. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58933747e79c96da