Information leaked to the NDP put Albertans on notice: the province is overhauling Alberta Health Services in dramatic fashion. Hours later, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange confirmed the UCP is replacing executive leadership, redirecting oversight and accountability, and considering foundational changes across the board. 

0:25 | Ryan opens the show with his own thoughts on the UCP plan to blow up and rebuild AHS, and what it means for you.

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UPDATE: Minister LaGrange joins Ryan on Thursday's show. Watch or listen live at 8:30am MT or later on demand. 

16:00 | Filmmaker Nisreen Baker tells us why she made "Arab Women Say What?!," and explains its relevance to the Israel-Hamas war. 

SEE THE FILM ON NOV. 9 IN EDMONTON: https://www.metrocinema.org/production/arab-women-say-what/

LEARN MORE: https://www.nfb.ca/film/arab-women-say-what/

41:30 | MLA David Shepherd, Opposition Critic for Health, tells us what troubles him most about the government's plan for AHS. 

1:00:50 | Jasper's Veterans Appreciation Event is underway, with events all the way through 'til November 12. We highlight the many different ways you can thank Canadian veterans in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.

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