Alberta at Noon

Assessing municipal election day across Alberta. Turnout was low and ballot counting was slow and lineups in many places were long, but new councils and mayors and trustees were elected. How did it go for you?

How are the kids doing? What are the kids doing? As we enter the third week of the teachers' strike, what have been the challenges for parents with kids out of school?

Are you resisting the AI revolution or jumping in head first? We're talking about the practical uses of artificial intelligence. What are you doing or what could you be doing to enhance your life using AI?

Election Day is Monday. This weekend is the last chance for candidates to win your vote. What's the number-one issue in this campaign? What concern is impacting who you vote for?

Do you have a will? What's stopping you from getting one? Do you know of someone who had a hard time because their loved one did not have a will in place when they passed?

There's a chill at times and the days are getting shorter. That's driving a lot of us indoors, under a blanket and in front of screen. You tell us what you're watching, and what you recommend we all see at least once.

Funding for education is a key issue in the teacher's strike.

How do you feel about independent PRIVATE schools getting PUBLIC money?

Do you have major irritants when you go out to eat? Is it tipping? Slow service. Pricey menus? If you own a restaurant, perhaps it's the customer who's a pain. 

The number of Canadians traveling to the U.S. by air or by car has fallen off a cliff this year. Are you avoiding all things U.S, especially travel as snowbird season is about to begin?

Tariffs and trade. Mark Carney and Donald Trump once again in the oval office. Once again it was friendly but also, it ended without a deal. However, it seems that oil exports south could potentially be key to unlocking tariff relief.