Voters in several Indigenous communities in Alberta faced delays while taking part in Monday's referendum. Elections Alberta attributed the problem to an unexpectedly high turnout. The agency sent additional ballots to the affected communities after participation surged beyond expectations. The delay created a backlog at a point when many residents were trying to vote. Elections Alberta's response was to supply more ballot material so voting could continue. The episode raises practical questions about whether local resources were sufficient to handle high turnout among Indigenous voters.