Alberta at Noon

Alberta at Noon

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February 20, 2024 Life in the trades
Have you pursued a career in the trades? What are the benefits and what are the drawbacks?
53 min
February 16, 2024 Stories of adoption
For some people, adopting a child is an option when it comes to starting or expanding their family. For others, placing a child for adoption can be a life changing decision as well. With Family Day coming up, we'd like to hear your stories about the adoption process, or advice you'd like to share.
53 min
February 15, 2024 When it comes to sex, what should we talking about?
Our guest today has written a book called - "Sex in Canada: The Who, Why, When and How of Getting Down Up North." It's a compilation of wide ranging data about the sex lives in Canadians. We asked you for your questions. What myths do you want busted? What do you know now, that you didn't know when you first become sexually active?
53 min
February 14, 2024 Edmonton's public spaces bylaw
There's a big debate happening in Edmonton on what can and can't happen in public spaces. If the new bylaw is passed, it would ban drug use in all public spaces and have you get a permit to hold a protest. So what do you make of the public spaces bylaw for Edmonton?
53 min
February 13, 2024 How much money do you need to be happy?
Today we're asking about money and if it can buy you happiness? New research says that, up to a point, more money will make you happier, but eventually the thrill wears off. What do you think?
53 min
February 12, 2024 The state of local news
Today we're talking about the state of news in the wake of big cuts at Bell Media. Bell, which owns CTV, is laying off 4800 people, cancelling lots of newscast. We asked you how you see the state of local news today?
53 min
February 08, 2024 Seniors with pets
A pet can be a lifeline for someone as they age. It forces you out the door to exercise the animal and it gives you someone to care for. But it can be costly and make you worry about what will happen if you can no longer care for the pet. We want to hear your stories about what its like to have a pet as you age.
53 min
February 07, 2024 Have you had your vehicle stolen?
Car thefts are rising. In Quebec, police reported a 50 per cent increase in 2022, and Toronto is seeing huge increases as well. In Alberta - the story isn't so dramatic. The numbers have been pretty steady over the past few years. Ottawa is preparing a summit on car thefts, so we wanted to know if you had your vehicle stolen.
54 min
February 06, 2024 Finding work with a criminal record
The John Howard Society surveyed 400 hiring managers across the country, including almost 50 in Alberta. They found many were reluctant to hire someone who had a criminal record. We asked you if you've tried to get a job when with a record. Have you been able to get work?
54 min
February 05, 2024 Drought concerns across the province
It snowed and rained a bit this weekend, but we know it'll take much more than a few days of precipitation to change things. Alberta is in what's called stage 3 of drought. Stage 4 is when it starts to affect how we all live and work. Do you live in an area where the drought is bad? What will it mean for you if it continues?
53 min

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