alberta@noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

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?

Is it a good idea to ban social media for kids under the age of 16?

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

We're talking about pedestrian safety and what can be done to better protect people. What have you experienced while walking? Have you had a close call? How about your kids or grand kids?

Who is the oldest person you know and what have you learned from them? 1200 people in Alberta are 100 years of age or beyond. Do you know one of them?

The biggest sporting event on the planet is about to start right here in Canada for the first time ever! What does the World Cup mean to you? How are you planning to take part?

More and more Canadians are engaging in gig work and side hustles to keep busy and to make ends meet. Is this you? How has this affected your life?

Gardening expert Joanna Tschudy joins us for the hour to answer your calls and questions.

We're talking about the cost of weddings. How did you save a few bucks? What should people definitely splurge on and what's an appropriate amount to spend on a gift?

We're talking about connecting with people... with dementia. Whether it's through music, art, food, photos, or physical activity. We hear the ways you connect with someone who has dementia.

We're talking about Alberta separatism and whether cities and towns should have more say. What are the conversations like where you live?

Have you ever run into a celebrity - either here in Alberta or elsewhere? What was the experience like? We take your calls and stories for the hour.