Alberta at Noon

In one of the stranger twists in Alberta politics, Brian Jean was re-elected as a UCP MLA last night, saying he wants to get rid of Jason Kenney as leader of their party. Kelly Cryderman and Rick Bell join me to read the tea leaves

We are all watching those tragic images of millions of Ukrainians forced to leave their homes. Maybe it's bringing back memories of you. Today, we want to hear what you brought when you were forced to leave your home.

If you had to find something or someone that best represents Alberta to you, what would it be? We have a long list of official emblems for the province, but we want to hear what speaks to you.

As the week moves along, we're closer to another round of protests in Calgary's beltline. Anti-mandate protesters though say it's their right to have their voices heard, despite community frustrations. What do you hope happens next?

Savoury or sweet. Pizza or pastry. What is your favourite pie? Phil Wilson and Nancy Goemans from Pie junkie join us for the hour to celebrate the pie you love most.

On today's show: are you traveling? What's it like out there, and what's it like getting home? Let's talk new testing and quarantine rules in a changing world.

Wayne Simpson started taking portraits of people he met randomly, on the streets, many years ago. They're now part of a collection. He'll share the stories behind these photographs. And we want to hear the story behind the favourite photo you took or were given.

The Conservative Party leadership race is heating up. Pierre Poilievre is the front runner, with Jean Charest throwing his name into the race tonight. Mike Solberg and Samantha Peck join me to talk conservative politics with you.

The great migration back to the office is starting. Many companies have set early April as the date they want everyone back in. What have you been told? How are you feeling about it?

Today we hear from you about what it's like to be a woman in the trades. We have two women on zoom for the hour today, both of whom have spent years working in the trades. Cecile Bukmeier is experienced in autobody repair, now she's an instructor and interim chair of the autobody technician program at NAIT in Edmonton. And Reva Bond Ramsden has worked doing contract management for industrial construction. Now she's the Dean of Construction at SAIT in Calgary.