Alberta at Noon

It's a summertime tradition on Alberta at Noon. On Fridays we spend the hour answering your gardening questions. This time, with horticulturist Kath Smyth.

A couple of teenage phenoms have been wowing Canadians this summer. Victoria Mboko won the Canadian open title earlier this month in tennis and of course Summer McIntosh won 4 gold and 1 bronze medal at the world swimming championships last month. Who has inspired you to pick up a sport?

It's a gift that starts with a terrible loss. Someone dies and they have donated organs and tissue, which save's someone's life. A record number of Albertans are making this choice. We hear your stories about what these donations have meant for you.

A big win in Alberta for Pierre Poilievre. Victory in the Battle River Crowfoot byelection means he can return to the house as leader of the official opposition. The next test? A leadership review in January. What do you make of the win and the political challenges ahead?

The labour situation at Air Canada has evolved into a dispute that has left air travelers in limbo as they scramble to try and figure out their travel plans. We have the latest on the situation at our largest air carrier, and hear from you about what you think about the situation.

The whole show is focused on gardening. From trees, to veggies, to how much rain some areas have received.

Air Canada has started cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants. How is what's happening at Air Canada affecting the travel plans for you or someone you know?

Today we want to know your favourite spots to go when you want to eat out for lunch. What are Alberta's hidden gems - the hole in the wall places?

Have you, or has anyone you know, ever been duped or ALMOST tricked out of money? We share your stories and talk about ways you can keep yourself from becoming a victim.

With the Perseid meteor shower reaching its peak, we ask how you got into stargazing and why you love it.