Advance polls opened up Tuesday in a historic Alberta referendum which, of course, includes a question on separation and the province’s place in Canada.

Albertans will mark an X on ballots listing 10 questions, with the most contested asking whether they want to remain in Canada or hold a second, binding vote on leaving Confederation.

The nine others will focus on Canada’s Constitution and immigration.

Elections Alberta has said it’s preparing for a record voter turnout in the referendum.

The official vote day is on Monday and results on the separation question are set to be announced the next day — Oct. 20.

For those in the West Country, there are nine advance voting stations open.

Rocky Mountain House – Royal Canadian Legion Oct 13-17 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Sundre – Sundre Elks Hall Oct 13-17 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Big Horn Fire Hall – Thursday Oct. 15 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Rimbey – Keyera Place Oct 13-16 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Bentley – Blindman Valley Ag Centre Oct 13-17 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Buck Lake – Buck Lake Community Hall Oct 13-17 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Benalto – Benalto Community Hall Oct 13-17 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

To find your nearest advance voting station, you can use Elections Alberta’s interactive map.