alberta@noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

We are live at The Ampersand in downtown Calgary with a special holiday edition of Alberta at Noon. In exchange for your holiday traditions, the Canadian folk-Americana duo Scarlett Butler, will play you a song

With age comes wisdom we're told, but with it also comes certain health challenges. For women it includes menopause of course, but there is so, so much more. What are your questions related to menopause and women's health, mid-life?

The holidays are an emotional time for many - especially for those dealing with a serious illness or end of life and the grief that comes with it. Today, the difficult challenges of navigating any or all of this.

Our elected representatives have wrapped up for the season. Today we assess what our MPs and MLA's have accomplished on our behalf during the fall sitting of the legislature.

Shortbread, fruitcake, mince meat pies - we're talking baking for the holiday season. Today we hear baking stories and tips from you and our guest, the ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen head pastry chef.

Food bank use is at record highs. Meant as a temporary response to people going hungry, it's now a permanent solution. Is there a better solution?

Tis the season to be jolly - and to be careful, very careful. We are being targeted by scams all year round - but they can really ramp up during the holidays. Have you been a target?

Roughly 65 percent of Canadians are classified as obese or overweight. Are drugs like Ozempic an essential tool in helping Canadians manage their weight? What are your questions about drugs for battling obesity?

Snow, ice and bad drivers. It's a dicey combination. Now that the snow has arrived and is settling in for the long haul - what are your winter driving pet peeves?

Recalls - referendums - it all eventually leads to voting. Does an early election also make sense? Are Albertans keen to cast a ballot in 2026?

Flying just isn't what it used to be. Cramped leg room - a la carte everything. Luggage fees, food fees, flight delays, long security lines - but it's fast. Is it worth it?

A new poll by the Angus Reid Institute found many Canadians are using artificial intelligence daily. Are you worried about the consequences of AI or embracing its possibilities?

Alberta remains on track for a substantial deficit. However, the province is likely to lead the country in economic growth. Still the finance minister says tough budgeting decisions are ahead. Are we living beyond our means?

Albertans might live in a province with a relatively strong economy but they are also falling behind. We have the highest credit delinquency rate in Canada. How are you managing the cost of living - how are your kids managing it?

It's a deal, but a lot more work is left to do. Alberta and Ottawa have finalized their grand bargain on pipelines and emissions reductions, but perhaps that was the easy part. We explore what it all might mean.

Today we're talking about lost and found items like special jewelry, a favourite hat or a child's toy. We hear your stories about what's been lost, if you found it, and how it felt if someone returned that special item?

Flu, covid, pneumonia, shingles, RSV, measles - the number of vaccines available is big. How do you decide which ones to get?

Are your movie nights on the couch or in the theatre? Box office receipts are down - and blockbusters are getting busted. Do you go the theatre anymore? Is there anything that might draw you back.

Alberta wants to introduce a dual practice system for surgeries, meaning some physicians could offer public and private care simultaneously. Today we asked: should doctors get to offer private and public care, at the same time?

Some iconic Hollywood memorabilia pieces are on the auction block right now, including the Wicked Witch of the West's Hat from the original Wizard of Oz movie. Today we want to know what you're collecting, and we'll help you find out what it could be worth.

The notwithstanding clause is playing a starring role in Alberta politics. Invoked twice in a few weeks, on 4 pieces of legislation, affecting teachers and transgender Albertans. What do you want to know about the clause?

Halloween pumpkins have barely started to decompose and Christmas décor is already adorning store shelves. When do you get those decorations out? How soon is too soon?

The budget passed - barely, but it passed. Can Canadians exhale now, or is this parliament still on tenterhooks? Is Alberta MP Pierre Poilievre secure in his leadership of the federal Conservatives?

The province is looking at increasing the speed on some highways. It wants feedback from you and is looking at a mini trial. Do you want to see higher speeds on some highways?

As temperatures dip, what books are you curling up with? Today, we hear your top fall reading recommendations.

Food prices have climbed up 4% in September compared to the same month last year, according to a recent Stats Canada Report. What foods are you sacrificing to keep up?

Climate versus expanding oil and gas. Can we do both? The latest climate conference is underway in Brazil. Meanwhile at home, questions about emissions targets and ongoing negotiations between Alberta's premier and the prime minister.

It's Remembrance Day, so we're opening the phone lines to hear about who you're thinking of today.

Today, recall campaigns. Do you agree that Albertans should be able to recall their MLAs? What message does the impending wave of campaigns against UCP MLAs send?

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?