EDMONTON — Elections Alberta says it’s investigating the possibility that a provincial party or a party official illegally used or shared an official voter list.

Such lists contain the personal information of Albertans, including names, addresses and phone numbers.

Under provincial law only political parties, members of the legislature, prospective candidates and constituency associations are given access to the list to solicit donations and recruit party members.

Elections Alberta says while it’s prohibited from commenting on or confirming investigations, the “extremely sensitive” information that was allegedly shared means it’s critical that Albertans be aware of the probe.

The agency didn’t say what group is believed to be involved, but an independent journalist in Edmonton reported that investigators appeared at an event this week put on by The Centurion Project telling organizers there was a concern they had obtained the list.

The project is led by longtime political organizer David Parker, who has said the goal is to recruit and identify those who support the idea of Alberta separating from Canada ahead of a potential fall referendum.

Parker did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but on social media he posted a picture of a phone book with the caption: “Look everyone! I found names and addresses in a nefarious document called a phone book! Call the cops!”

Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press