Global News explores the issues at the heart of the Alberta independence movement and conversely, the efforts to nip it in the bud and stay in Canada, in 'Road to the Referendum.'

The Ipsos poll suggests while the UCP enjoys slight edge over NDP, the majority of Albertans disapprove of Premier Danielle Smith and her handling of the separatist issue.

A look back the 1980 and 1995 Quebec referendums shed some light on how Alberta's society and politics could be forever changed going forward, regardless of the outcome on Oct.19.

The Conservative leader will argue in the address that Albertans could benefit from changes that issues including prioritize unblocking resources.

Treaty 8's grand chief said First Nations will stop the referendum in any way they can, including getting in the way of industry, or, in his words, 'getting out on the highway.'

The Saskatchewan Prosperity Project is advocating for a free, independent Saskatchewan, its president said, citing historic grievances with the province's relationship with Ottawa.

The fate of the province five million people call home will be up in the air for the next five months, as everyday Alberta voters mull a serious question: Do we stay or go?