alberta@noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

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?

Until recently, parents in Alberta could only access their kids' health records up to age 12. New changes from the province have amended the maximum age of parental/guardian oversight to 18 years old. How comfortable are you with these changes?

Starting Monday, you can get thousands of dollars toward buying an EV or plug-in hybrid. Is this enough of an incentive for you to make the switch?

Should provincial politicians have more say when it comes to choosing a new judge? Are you comfortable with changing the way appointments are made?

With the Olympics beginning today, we take your calls and emails on your favourite Olympic memories.

Gold and silver prices have hit record highs recently. Will the rally continue and is it a good time to sell your precious metals?

We're talking about "at-home genetic testing" today... those direct-to-consumer DNA test kits. Have you done this? What was your experience like? Did you learn anything surprising?

It's been a year since Canadians started embracing an "elbows up" attitude. Since then, vehicular travel across the southern border is down 31 percent. Today we're asking: where you stand on the idea of taking a trip stateside?

The Federal Conservative party convention was held in Calgary over the weekend, where delegates voted yes to keeping their leader. Your thoughts on whether or not this is the party's best foot forward.

In-office work versus working from home. Starting Monday, all provincial employees must be back in-office full time. Is this right? Should the days of hybrid-work come to an end?

How well do you know your neighbours and what can be done to strengthen those community connections?

Experts say limit your kids and teens to a set amount of screen time per day and things should be okay. Many parents and caregivers try their best to follow the guidance, but time limits may not be enough according to new research from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

What are you doing to save money on your groceries?

What are some of the specific Canadian words and phrases that stick out to you?

Canada is opening its borders to Chinese-made electric vehicles. Would you buy one?

Former diplomat Jeremy Kinsman and Arctic security expert Rob Huebert join us for the hour to discuss the future of Greenland and how American presence in the North could affect Canada.

What did you love to do when you were young that you picked up again later in life? Sketching, woodworking,Rockin' out in a garage band like you did in Grade 10?

Are you okay with Canada's changing relationship with China? Tariffs on canola are going down and our Beef is allowed back in. But what about human rights in China and the lack of free speech?