alberta@noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Gardening expert Jim Hole joins us for the hour to take your calls and questions.

According to Stats Canada, overall crime in our province is trending down. Still, many say they don't feel safe. Are you one of them? Why don't you feel safe?

After Monday's byelections and a series of floor crossings, Mark Carney's Liberals have a slim majority in the House of Commons. How do you feel about how this happened and what should happen next?

What role should the Canadian military play in the world?

Should we rethink how we tip for goods and services?

New research shows that cell phone use is up across the board in Canada, including seniors. How are you using your phone these days? Have you tried to cut down on your screen time?

Four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, are on a 10-day mission orbiting the moon, as part of NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The spacecraft launched April 1st, from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, and the astronauts are now making their way back to Earth. They're expected to arrive tomorrow evening. What do you want to know about the Artemis 2 space mission?

The province recently announced they are planning to update the act that governs how animals are treated. If passed, the bill will create tougher penalties for cruelty offenders. Is this the right move?

How do you feel about a possible separation referendum?

What role do religious holidays play in your life?

The tax deadline is approaching - what questions do you have about filing and preparing your taxes?

Have you had issues with cell and internet connectivity in Alberta? How has poor reception affected your life?

What has the rise of artificial intelligence meant for your job and your career path?

Bird expert Jody Allair joins us to take your calls on birding in Alberta.

We are approaching the end of the 4th week of the Iran war. Mixed signals from Tehran and Washington on when or if it will end soon. We try and sort it out and also touch base on what's being said about it at that big energy conference in Houston.

What is the secret to happiness? That is proving a bit elusive for more and more Canadians. The latest happiness index shows we're falling down the list of happy nations. We explore why and how to climb out.

Medical assistance in dying was first legalized 10 years ago. MAID eligibility has expanded over the years, and could again next year. The Alberta government wants to restrict access. What do you think about access to MAID?

Fix or toss? When a computer, a furnace, a phone, a stove - anything breaks, do you repair it or toss it? Do you pay someone to fix it for you - or do you tackle it yourself?

Rocks. Ice. And a target. We're talking about curling and why it's so quintessentially Canadian.

We take your calls and questions about screening for cancer with Dr. Igor Stukalin, a gastroenterologist who works out of the Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary.

Four M.P.s have left their parties to join the Mark Carney Liberals. Are you comfortable with this? When is floor crossing NOT okay for you?

They say talk is cheap - but sometimes talk can be expensive. The debate around separation has some businesses worried. The heads of the chambers of commerce in Edmonton and Calgary will join us for that discussion.

We're talking movies on today's program. What did you make of the Oscar ceremony and the Academy's picks? What was the best film you saw last year?

The Canadian Kennel Club has released its annual list of the top dog breeds in Canada. Today we ask you - how did you choose your dog and how have they fit in to your life?

Market analyst Rory Johnston and economist Andrew Leach join us to talk about what oil price volatility means for the economy and the province.

The vast majority of Canadians don't smoke. For those that do, there are a variety of methods to join the masses, including nicotine patches. Have you quit? If so - how?

Have you tested for radon in your home? What did you find?

Two guests join us to take your questions on men's mental and physical health in middle age.

With the news that B.C. is ending twice-yearly time changes, the clock changing issue has re-emerged in Alberta. Should we ditch the clock changes, and if so, is standard or daylight time a better option?

Have you had an experience with a scammer or fraudster? Two Alberta police officers join us to take your calls on scams.

Do you have things in storage at your parents' home? Or are you storing things for someone else? And what's the best way to deal with all of these items?

We're talking about the war in the Middle East today. Our two experts look at the politics behind what's happening and at the impact it has on oil and gas.

What does "home" mean for you? Maybe it's a feeling or a connection with childhood memories. We hear your calls on what makes a home feel like home to you.

This year's budget deficit is projected to exceed $9 billion dollars. What do you make of this figure? What should the province do differently?

What is the parking situation like in your community? Do you struggle to find a parking spot? Does your community have enough spaces? Or are you relying less on cars these days?

It's been a tumultuous few days in Mexico, especially near Puerto Vallarta. Are you reconsidering travel to the are? What questions do you have about the cartel presence in the area?

This October, Albertans will be answering nine yes or no questions. Five are connected with immigration and the other four are on topics like getting rid of the Federal Senate and letting the province have more control over appointing court justices. The Premier says a possible TENTH question could be added regarding Alberta's future within Canada. What do you need clarified? What do you want to know more about?

Last year was a record-breaking year in Alberta for visitor spending. Where do you like to go in our province?

It has been a wonderful, and sometimes weird few weeks at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. We hear about some of your favourite moments from Milan-Cortina. The highs, the lows, and something that may have tickled your funny bone.

The top baby names of 2025 are out in Alberta! Noah and Olivia topped the list. Noah tops for 7-years in a ro, and Olivia for the past 13. How did you chose the name for your little one.

Winter is back with a vengeance in some parts of the province, so we're talking about comfort food. Let us know your favourite go-to, must-have, cold weather comfort food.

We're talking about items you hang on to that remind you of someone you love. Love for a grandparent, your partner, your best friend. What is the story behind the most sentimental thing you have?