Alberta at Noon

Today on the show, we asked what's next for Calgary's Green Line LRT? The city says it's dead, the province says it's not. A lot of money has been spent, and a lot is at risk. What do you make of the Green Line debate?

Today on the show, we asked what's it like buying or selling a house these days. The federal government announced some changes to mortgage rules in an effort to help first time home buyers break into the market. 

Today we asked if you're tired of tipping. You've likely gone to pay for an item and were given a number of tipping suggestions. Some suggest different tipping amounts for good, great or excellent service. What goes through your head when you're asked to tip?

Today on Alberta at noon, we asked "how are rising home insurance costs affecting you?" With a $2.8-billion price tag now attached to that hail storm that swept through Calgary and area last month and an estimated $900-million for the Jasper wildfire, you can bet our rates will continue to climb.

Alberta is home to some remarkable wildlife. Following a bear attack on a hunter near Madden earlier this month, and a family's run in with a cougar at their back door just outside of Calgary, we wanted to hear your wildlife encounter stories. The good and bad.

Kate Middleton took to social media this week to say she's completed her cancer treatment. Today on Alberta at Noon, we asked about that moment when you were told you were in remission meant to you.

Are you all done with online dating? Many are feeling disillusioned by it all. Since 2021, the market value for dating apps has fallen by 40 billion dollars. We wanted to know your online dating stories and whether you've given up on it all.

As we get going into another fall book season, is there a brand new offering that you're particularly excited about? Perhaps there's a book that's been out for decades now that you recommend to anyone and everyone year after year. We ask "What are you reading this fall season?"

The supply and confidence deal between the federal Liberals and NDP has come to an end. What do you want to see happen next?

What's your reaction to the province's decision to withdraw funding for the Green Line LRT project? Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Alberta's Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, journalist Darren Krause, and political scientist Lisa Young join us to discuss the issue.