alberta@noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Have you ever participated in a clinical trial? What was your experience like?

We're devoting one full hour to your questions about what's growing or not growing in your neck of the woods. Jim Hole is our expert today.

There is a LOT happening in the skies these days, from a partial solar eclipse to a bounty of meteor showers. So what celestial activity has caught your eye? What's the most memorable thing you've seen in the night sky?

Is your partner's snoring driving you crazy? Have you decided to sleep in separate beds or rooms? It's what some call a "sleep divorce." We hear your stories about choosing to sleep apart.

Whether it's the pay off you feel at the top, like a waterfall, or a bird that you spotted on your life list, we want to hear your stories about the moments you've loved while on the trail.

It's roadtrip season, and Alberta has no shortage of roadside attractions! We have a giant sausage in Mundare, the Pysanka in Vegreville, giant mushrooms in Vilna...the list goes on! We want to know what is the roadside attraction that got you to pull over and hop out of your car?

Arborist and tree expert Gerard Fournier joins us in studio to take your calls and questions.

What would a hot summer day here in Alberta be without taking a dip in a lake, or river, or neighbourhood pool? Or spending time on a boat, paddle boarding, or kayaking? All of those activities are really popular - but not without risk. What kind of close calls have you seen, or experienced while on the water? What did you learn from it?

Parker disappeared from a care facility in northwest Calgary on July 16th sparking a massive, nearly two-week-long, search by police and volunteers which ended tragically. Thousands of people were involved in the search for Parker. What have we learned as a community from the disappearance and death of Parker?

A new national survey shows one in ten emergency room doctors are leaving their jobs in the ER. Many of them say they're in a constant state of stress because of their daily workload, with no end in sight. We hear about your recent experience in the ER at your local hospital.

We're heading into the August long weekend, and many of us will be spending part of it working in the garden.

We hear from listeners about the tips and tricks they use to make their camping lives as simple as possible.

We're living in a time when outrage isn't that unusual. People feel frustrated with the government, the economy, and social issues. On the show today, we talk to a doctor who's written a book about a cure.

Summers in Alberta are jam-packed with live performances, from music festivals to theatre festivals to circuses to busking. So what is the best live entertainment you've seen? Which live performance left you in awe?

We're in the thick of fire season across the country. In BC wildfires are burning out of control, which can make for a very smoky Alberta. So how do you think our governments should approach climate change? Are we on the right track?

Our summer gardening series continues! For one hour every Friday we open our phone lines so you can ask our gardening expert your questions.

Your skin is your body's largest organ. And without protection, your skin cells can be damaged. What do you want to know about protecting your skin from the sun?

A new round of tariffs could be coming our way. Trump is threatening a 50% tax on a very long list of Canadian goods. So what should Canada's response be? Do we go in guns a blazing, or should we choose diplomacy?

Bike lanes help cyclists make their way in and around cities, but not everyone is a fan. Sometimes it means fewer lanes for vehicles or less parking. Now the province is stepping in. Do you use bike lanes? Do you wish there were fewer?

Scams are rampant across Canada, and they're getting more and more sophisticated. Last year, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received over 112,000 fraud reports with over $704 million in reported losses. Have you experienced fraud or a scam?

Gardening expert Kath Smyth joins us to take your calls and questions.

Are you on board with the idea of a large-scale data centre in your community?

Putting things off that we don't want to do can feel like a normal part of life. Most of us eventually get around to it, but what if you don't?

The summer music scene is in full swing! We have outdoor concerts, buskers, packed festivals. Which musicians are you looking forward to seeing this summer?

Starting today, Alberta is the second province in Canada to regulate online gambling, after Ontario. What do you think about online gambling launching in Alberta?

Arborist and tree expert Gerard Fournier joins us in studio to take your calls and questions.

With the ability to analyze your slumber in depth, what questions do you have about sleep? Maybe tracking your sleep has helped you establish better bed-time habits, or perhaps the additional data has had the opposite effects.

Mosquito season is upon us! If you've been outside at any point, we don't need to tell you that. They are everywhere - just like the tent caterpillars, and just like ticks. What's happening where you are in the province? What questions do you have about the insects you're seeing?

Stampede is on, and KDays is right around the corner. Of course one of the attractions at both events is the food! Over the years, the food offerings have become more and more interesting. We want to know, what's the strangest thing you've eaten?

A new pipeline is on the table. What do you think?

Gardening expert Joanna Tschudy joins us to answer your questions

As of yesterday, about 46,000 Albertans have been moved off of AISH and onto the government's new program, ADAP. The province says the change will empower more people to work. Many people living with disabilities disagree. What's your story? AISH to ADAP - how are you affected?

In the midst of the separation debate happening, how are you marking Canada Day?

On Wednesday this week, Canada, the United States and Mexico will meet to review CUSMA. How do you think Canada should show up to the negotiation table? Should we go in with our elbows up, or is that too risky?

We're talking about book to movie adaptations. There are some recent ones that people can't stop raving aboutand others with, well, mixed reviews. Which are the best adaptations you've seen, and which are the worst?

More than 15 percent of people struggle with having a child, and some of those people turn to treatments. What did your fertility journey look like? Are you still trying?

We're talking about noise today during outdoor concerts at Stampede. Calgary wants to lower noise levels and end outdoor concerts early on weekdays. What do you think about this? Is this reasonable or an over-reaction?

Alberta has seen the largest spike in home insurance rates in the country, up almost 400 percent in the last 2 decades. Have you filed a claim connected to the weather? How's your insurance now?

If you're fighting a losing battle with a pesky shrub, plant or flower that's just refusing to bloom, this is your chance to get some much needed help.

The province is offering $100 rebates to eligible residents as an affordability measure. Is this the right idea?

What are some of the memorable birds you've spotted in your travels in Alberta and beyond?

Has Alberta's history with Ottawa influenced your position on separation?