alberta@noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Close to 40 percent of Canadian households have a dog. That totals roughly 8.3 million pooches. With that brings costs, but also challenges with training, so these furry family members can live in harmony with us.

Do you have a doppelganger? Today we look at the history, cultural significance and the prevalence of doppelgangers. A professor who has researched the history of doppelgangers and a photographer who is publishing a book about them, both join us.

It was touted as a generational budget to meet the moment. Did the first federal budget, in well over a year, meet your expectations?

The power of unions and the influence of labour. Alberta has the lowest level of union membership in Canada. With talk of a potential general strike after teachers were forced back to work, will and can labour mobilize?

A hunter was mauled by a grizzly last week south of Cochrane. He has serious injuries but is in non life threatening condition. What can we do to reduce encounters that end badly for humans and wildlife?

Are you in a job you hate, and really want a change? How did you get off track, and what would it take to get that dream job?

Is it time to tell the rest of the country we are not separatists? To declare that we want to stay in Canada, or, perhaps it's the opposite?

The most successful ad ever in North America. That's according to Ontario Premier, Doug Ford about his Ronald Reagan tariff ad. Did that success come at a cost for Canada? Is a deal with Donald Trump even possible?

Teachers have been legislated back to work. The Notwithstanding clause was invoked. There is speculation about a bigger labour action in response. Was it time for the provincial government to end the strike, or did it go too far?

Slow response times and inaccurate information - That's how the auditor general describes the Canada Revenue Agency in a new report. Has that been your experience?

Are you on the Blue Jays bandwagon? Maybe you don't normally pay much attention to baseball, but with our only Canadian team in the World Series final against the L.A. Dodgers. Are you putting on your ball cap and cheering the team?

Getting your vehicle serviced. It can be an anxiety inducing experience, especially if you don't know much about mechanics and how it all works.

Assessing municipal election day across Alberta. Turnout was low and ballot counting was slow and lineups in many places were long, but new councils and mayors and trustees were elected. How did it go for you?

How are the kids doing? What are the kids doing? As we enter the third week of the teachers' strike, what have been the challenges for parents with kids out of school?

Are you resisting the AI revolution or jumping in head first? We're talking about the practical uses of artificial intelligence. What are you doing or what could you be doing to enhance your life using AI?

Election Day is Monday. This weekend is the last chance for candidates to win your vote. What's the number-one issue in this campaign? What concern is impacting who you vote for?

Do you have a will? What's stopping you from getting one? Do you know of someone who had a hard time because their loved one did not have a will in place when they passed?

There's a chill at times and the days are getting shorter. That's driving a lot of us indoors, under a blanket and in front of screen. You tell us what you're watching, and what you recommend we all see at least once.

Funding for education is a key issue in the teacher's strike.How do you feel about independent PRIVATE schools getting PUBLIC money?

Do you have major irritants when you go out to eat? Is it tipping? Slow service. Pricey menus? If you own a restaurant, perhaps it's the customer who's a pain.

The number of Canadians traveling to the U.S. by air or by car has fallen off a cliff this year. Are you avoiding all things U.S, especially travel as snowbird season is about to begin?

Tariffs and trade. Mark Carney and Donald Trump once again in the oval office. Once again it was friendly but also, it ended without a deal. However, it seems that oil exports south could potentially be key to unlocking tariff relief.

Day 2 of the teachers' strike. It's the largest labour action in Alberta's history. We discuss the impact and what the road to resolution might look like. Listeners tell us how they think it can and should be resolved.

The measles outbreak has resulted in tragedy.A newborn has died after being born prematurely. The mothercontracted measles during pregnancy. How could this have been avoided and how should public health respond?

Premier Danielle Smith is tabling a new pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast, calling it a one in a generation type project, despite vocal pushback from many across British Columbia. Will it be a pipeline or a pipe dream?

Last year nearly 200,000 Albertans left emergency without seeing a doctor, or against medical advice. Have you ever left the ER? What made you decide to leave before receiving treatment?

Barring an 11th hour deal, teachers will be on strike Monday. How do you feel about this? What will you do with your kids? Do you want teachers to pause the job action, and try to negotiate a deal?

Autism has been in the news because of Donald Trump's unproven claims. We dig into what research does say about autism and hear your calls on what you need other people to know based on your experience.

Postal workers are on strike after Ottawa says Canada Post is "insolvent" and instructs it to save money, ending door-to-door mail delivery. How does this affect you?

Should marks matter? A student with an 89.5 average was turned down entry into Engineering at the U of C. We hear your thoughts on just how relevant marks actually are.

From unruly backyard fires to hostile pets, we hear your stories about the disputes you've had with neighbours.

Public safety downtown has been flagged as a key issue in the municipal election in Edmonton and Calgary.What have you seen happening downtown? Do you feel safe? What would you like to see happen next?

It's nomination day in Alberta for the upcoming municipal election. This time, political parties are involved in Edmonton and Calgary. How do you feel about this? Will you vote for a party or a person?

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel has had his talk-show pulled. Now President Trump is musing about cancelling broadcast licenses of all stations airing content critical of him.We hear your thoughts on what this says about society in the United States.

Gambling ads and conversations about betting. Hard to miss when watching sports. Are you okay with this? Is it just part of taking in a game, or should the amount of gambling content be cut back?

From cat-calls, to isolation, to simply being told "you're not strong enough". Women in trades put up with a lot. Are things changing?

Should Alberta driver's licenses include Canadian citizenship designations?

Sales are down of pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, and Ottawa is reviewing its EV sales mandate. Does this change how you feel about EVs? Do you see yourself ever buying one?

Five nation-building projects have been chosen by the Prime Minister for possible fast tracking. Not one of them is a pipeline, or in Alberta. We ask listeners for their thoughts on the projects announced.

Teachers say they may go on strike in 3 and a half weeks unless a new contract is reached with the province. We hear your thoughts on how a strike would affect you and which side you support.

How far would you go to save money? Eat only no-name food?Start brewing coffee at home instead of hitting Tim Horton's? Would you live with your ex after getting divorced? What's the hardest thing you've done to save some cash.

Books with images showing sexual acts will be banned from Alberta schools. Literature using words to describe sex are okay. What do you think of Alberta's NEW "book ban" rules?