Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject referendum to separate province from rest of Canada; PM Mark Carney hails unity

Edmonton, Oct 20 (UNI) Voters in Canada's Alberta province have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin the process towards separation from Canada, delivering a significant victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of national unity, according to unofficial results reported by Elections Alberta. With more than 1.5 million votes counted, 76% supported remaining in Canada, while nearly 24% backed starting the legal process that could lead to a future independence referendum, reports The Guardian. "Albertans made a clear choice. They chose unity, to build together, and to take care of each other. Above all, Albertans chose Canada," Carney said.…