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    Have you met your idol?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 52:48


    Today we are joined by senior entertainment reporter, Eli Glasner, to talk about your brushes with fame.

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    Have you ever moved for work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 52:49


    Have you packed your bags and moved for a job? Labour mobility is a big priority right now. How mobile are you? Perhaps you recently moved to Alberta for work. We hear your stories and talk with a couple of researchers about labour mobility in Canada.

    Alberta's drinking and smoking habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 52:48


    If you're going out with friends, do you have a drink? Smoke a joint? Have something non alcoholic? What's your go-to in a social situation? We dig into some new research on Albertans consumption habits.

    Talking trees with Gerard Fournier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 52:48


    Arborist Gerard Fournier is back for another Friday with some tree talk.

    Are you holding a grudge against Americans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 52:49


    The phrase 'elbows up' is hard to escape these days. But many Americans don't know just how angry some Canadians are. We're joined by an American writer who recently wrote an article about that. What do you think... are your elbows still up?

    Struggling with weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 52:48


    Every year, more Canadians are becoming obese. New research tells us it accelerated during the pandemic. We speak with a doctor and obesity researcher about the best way to tackle those pounds.

    Should we lower the voting age?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 52:48


    A lot of us don't bother marking a ballot, but if the voter pool expanded, would it make a difference? The UK is lowering the voting age to 16. Should Canada follow suit?

    Alberta's culture and identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 52:48


    How would you describe what it means to be Albertan? Do the people of the province have a collective identity? The Bloc leader says we don't really have a culture, the premier disagrees. What do you think?

    Gardening with Joanna Tschudy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 52:49


    The growing season is flying by as we get into the latter half of July. What's going on in your garden? What do you need help with? Joanne Tschudy is here to take your questions.

    Helping out in an emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 52:49


    You may have taken first aid training so you could be ready to help in an emergency. But have you ever been called upon to actually use those skills when someone else really was in trouble?

    Travelling with your pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 52:49


    For many of us, pets are part of the family so if we're taking a family vacation they are sometimes along for the ride - but, it can be a bumpy at times. We hear your stories and advice on how to travel with your pets.

    The weather you will never forget

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 52:52


    Some Calgarians are cleaning up after Sunday night's hailstorm. From hail to wildfire, tornados and flooding - some of the most damaging weather we've seen in Canada has hit Alberta. So today we're asking about the bad weather you'll never forget.

    Reviving the Progressive Conservative party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 52:48


    A blast from the political past might be making a comeback. 2 independent MLA's want to breath life back into the provincial Progressive Conservative Party. One of them - former cabinet minister Peter Guthrie will join us.Would you want to see the PC's back in the electoral game?

    Gardening with Jim Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 52:50


    That plant not growing as it should or that tree looking a little odd. Horticulturist Jim Hole solves all of your plant related problems.

    What is your favourite movie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 52:49


    We ask listeners for their favourite movies of all time - in celebration of 50 years of Jaws.

    Emergency room wait times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 52:49


    Have you been to a hospital Emergency Room lately? How long did it take to see a doctor? Did you leave before actually getting help?

    Why you love to hike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 52:49


    How did you get into hiking? Why is it important to you? What is your pick for... the... hands down... best trail in Alberta?

    The injury that changed your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 52:50


    People who work on preventing injuries will tell you that every day more than 600 Canadians go to hospital because they get hurt. What about you? Have you had a serious injury? How did that impact your life?

    Gardening with Kath Smyth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 52:50


    Something eating your lilies? Wondering when to prune your lilacs? We speak with an expert to answer all of your gardening questions.

    The Alberta Next panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 52:48


    The Premier says Alberta Next will let YOU shape the future. The goal is to come up with referendum questions that you will vote on next year. Do you want this? Will you take part?

    What it means to be Canadian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 52:48


    Did you wear red? Was a flag flying at your home? Did Canada Day have you feeling a little extra patriotic this time around? We ask you what it means to be Canadian in 2025.

    Tree questions and conundrums with Gerard Fournier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 52:48


    Arborist Gerard Fournier joins us for the hour to answer your questions about the trees in your backyard.

    Changes to cancer screening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 52:48


    Changes are coming to how standards for cancer screening are developed in Canada. We take your questions about detecting cancer and hear your stories.

    The Canada Strong pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 52:48


    Free access is expected to draw big crowds to our national parks this summer. We ask if welcoming more people to already busy parks is a boon or a boondoggle.

    The board games you're playing this summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 52:48


    There are a lot of new games that give the old standbys a run for their money. Which ones are popular in your household and why? How long have you been playing them?

    Are you worried about the measles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 52:48


    Measles are over a thousand cases now, so how worried are you We hear from an expert, the head of the Alberta medical association and a pharmacist in the southern part of the province.

    Gardening with Joanna Tschudy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 52:48


    Horticulturalist Joanna Tschudy joins us again to answer your gardening questions, just in time for a rainy weekend.

    Your thoughts on electric vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 52:48


    To buy an EV or not buy an EV - that is our question. The Electric vehicle mandate requires all new vehicles sold to be zero emission by 2035 - 20 percent by next year. Are you planning to get one?

    The Oilers defeat in the Stanley Cup Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 52:48


    The heartbreak is still fresh but the post mortems have begun. Mark Connolly and Doug Dirks are back to pour over last night's loss for the Oilers and to discuss why winning the Stanley Cup is so tough for Canadian teams.

    Stories of downsizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 52:48


    Did you reach a point in your life when you knew it was time to downsize? Is there anything you'd do differently? We hear your stories and speak with a realtor who's written a guide to downsizing.

    Your questions around the oil and gas industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 52:48


    The grand bargain - for pipelines, what does that mean? Net zero, carbon capture, industrial carbon taxes, emission caps. Can oil and gas production expand while meeting climate targets? We answer those questions and more with Andrew Leach.

    Gardening with Jim Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 52:48


    Is something attacking your plants? Are you thinking about what fertilizer to use, or when to prune? Horticulturist Jim Hole has those answers.

    Are you buying Canadian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 52:48


    Months into the determination of many to buy Canadian, are you still doing it? Can it last? Are you finding it tough to find what you need at a price you can afford?

    The lessons your father taught you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 52:48


    With Father's Day coming up on Sunday, we're dedicating today's show to dads. Is there something you learned from your father that's still important to you today?

    The greatest garage sale find

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 52:50


    From junk to treasure. The garage sale journey so many take in the spring and summer months. What are your best finds? What are your best tips for buying or selling?

    Treating and preventing Alzheimer's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 52:48


    The FDA has approved a blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease. How far has research come into detecting, preventing and treating Alzheimer's? We have a doctor specializing in dementia with us to take your calls.

    Gardening Friday with Kath Smyth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 52:48


    It's gardening Friday. It's your chance to call in and get tips and solutions for your gardening questions.

    Are you rooting for the Oilers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 52:49


    After an overtime win in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers have a real chance at bringing the cup home to Canada. We asked listeners if they consider the Oilers Canada's team.

    Your wildlife encounters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 52:48


    You might be out hiking or camping or working at this time of year and suddenly you're face to face with a bear or another wild animal. We hear your about your encounters with wildlife, both good and bad, and we get tips on how to stay safe.

    The First Ministers' meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 52:48


    The first ministers' meeting has wrapped and they all seem pretty bullish on an ambitious plan to get nation building projects done. Even Premier Danielle Smith sounded optimistic about the prospects for Alberta, especially on getting another pipeline. We asked for your thoughts on what was accomplished.

    The increased cost of living

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 52:48


    With all that we can be worried about, issues related to the cost of living still dominate. How are you dealing with the economic pressures in your life, or your children's life?

    Talking trees with Gerard Fournier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 52:48


    From planting to pruning to parsing what's wrong, arborist Gerard Fournier tackles all of your tree conundrums.

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