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  "path": "/news/11774421/judge-orders-temporary-pause-on-alberta-separation-referendum-petition-process/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-11T00:29:19.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The move effectively steps Elections Alberta from verifying signatures collected by Stay Free Alberta until an overall decision on an the associated First Nations' court challenge.",
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