Several voting locations closed late, after delays in opening on time, affecting when referendum results could be released. Elections Alberta shares the reasons and explains how the referendum was different and more challenging than a normal election.

History lesson: Ottawa bureau chief @DavidAkin takes a look back at previous federal elections and how those results led Alberta toward Monday’s referendum. #yeg

Prominent conservative activist @JeffreyRWRath told @Ebay_10 it's important to recognize the more than 300,000 Albertans who voted to leave Canada. He also says in his view, Alberta independence will never be realized as long as "avowed federalist" Danielle Smith leads the UCP.

Alberta referendum polls officially closed late Monday night and results have begun to appear. With question #10 at top of mind — either vote to remain, or to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada — @DavidAkin shares an early look at the results.