The cash-strapped, disorganized fight to keep Alberta in Canada

The cash-strapped, disorganized fight to keep Alberta in Canada THE DECIBEL STAFF SHERRILL SUTHERLAND MATTHEW SCACE MARIEKE WALSH SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER PUBLISHED 54 MINUTES AGO Open this photo in gallery: A motorist passes by an Alberta government sponsored digital billboard on the QEII highway near Airdrie, Alta., Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. The Alberta government has launched an ad campaign for the Oct. 19 referendum. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh JEFF MCINTOSH/THE CANADIAN PRESS COMMENTS SHARE SAVE FOR LATER Listen to this podcast 26:32 1X Listen to this episode by clicking above or subscribe to The Decibel on your favourite podcast app or platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and YouTube. Albertans will head to the polls in just over a month, on Oct. 19, to vote in a referendum. There are 10 questions, but the one that’s garnering the most attention is the question about separation: do they want to remain in Canada, or hold another referendum on whether to separate? Polling suggests 70 to 75 per cent of Albertans want to stay in Canada, but the federalists are having trouble raising enough money to get the message out. We’re talking to Marieke Walsh, a senior political reporter for The Globe, and Matthew Scace, a Globe reporter based in Calgary. They’ll break down why the ‘Remain’ side, which has an overwhelming amount of public support, is struggling to translate that into campaign contributions, and what a disorganized campaign could mean for the outcome of the referendum. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Sign up for our Morning Update newsletter. Start your day with context and insight on the biggest stories shaping our lives SIGN UP EXPLORE NEWSLETTERS Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Comments Read or post comments Diversions Horoscope Daily astrology with Sally Brompton Daily Crossword Solve today's puzzle Daily Cryptic Witty word play at its best Sudoku Three difficulty levels to solve Follow related authors and topics ALBERTA FOLLOW FEDERAL POLITICS (CANADA) FOLLOW PROVINCIAL POLITICS (ALBERTA) FOLLOW Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following. Interact with The Globe LIFE AND CULTURE Meet Erin Anderssen Follow Erin Anderssen, The Globe's happiness reporter, as she uncovers the secrets and science to living a happier, more fulfilling life. LEARN MORE MORNING…