Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: we have the latest on the procurement controversy at Alberta Health Services. Carrie Tait from the Globe and Mail joins us; what 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. mean for Alberta; your old skinny jeans might be cool again! We learn all about the slow return of the once popular style.

On today's show: you could soon buy weed at some events in the city. We'll hear from the councillor who is bringing the idea to city hall; With Valentines Day on the way, romance is in the air for some of the city's top birds of prey. We hear about the dating habits of bald eagles; Canadians are being urged to spend their travel budget at home amid economic threats from the U.S. We check in with a popular destination for Albertans south of the border.

On today's show: the Calgary Chamber just released a new economic plan, outlining its vision for prosperity in Canada. We hear all about it; Calgary City Council is gearing up to discuss what the next 25 years of sports infrastructure funding could look like. What does that mean for projects that are already underway? We talk to someone behind the ongoing push to build a new soccer dome this summer; whether you're an avid birder or new to the hobby, you can help scientists and our feathered friends this weekend. We hear more about how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

On today's show: a city committee has voted to move the ball forward on the much-anticipated plan for the future of the city's recreational facilities. We hear more about what's in the GamePLAN strategy; on Talk of the Town, we hear why the town of Innisfail is pumping the breaks on a solar energy project; two local songwriters will face off in the YYC Songwriter Showdown this weekend. We hear from them both.

On today's show: all those aging rinks and pools around the city need to be fixed or replaced somehow. We hear about the city's new strategy, called GamePLAN; Donald Trump says fentanyl is spilling into the U.S. from Canada. We explore the issue with a journalist who has reported on drug policy for over a decade; we reflect on the life and legacy of the late Aga Khan.

On today's show: with the tariff threat from the U.S, there's lots of talk about removing barriers for interprovincial trade. We hear from an economist at the University of Calgary who has researched the issue; we hear about a cute group of monkeys that'll be saying so long to Calgary; a local green thumb grew and harvested a pineapple in Calgary. Yes, a pineapple! We hear the story of how she did it.

On today's show: we chat with Kyle Burks, President and CEO of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo about the institute’s redevelopment plans for the Exploration Asia zone; We chat with Lisa Young, Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary about the political wheeling and dealing that's led to the 30-day pause on tariffs and what it all means for Canada-US relations; Hockey Alberta is getting rid of its enrollment boundary system. We'll find out what it means for our next generation of players.

On today's show: we talk to the President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Deborah Yedlin, about what the tariffs will mean for this city; we ask a member of the federal Liberal caucus about Canada's response to Donald Trump's tariffs; we speak to a former Alberta envoy to the United States about this historic moment in Canada-U.S. relations.

On today's show: the UCP says Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is responsible for the 10 year delay on the Green Line LRT. We hear his version of things; we hear the story of how a fugitive spent decades hiding-out in an Alberta town; it's the battle of the two Calgary universities, happening at the Saddledome tonight! We set up the Crowchild Classic!

On today's show: Alberta's Transportation Minister joins us with his take on the latest Green Line Plan; the Alberta Government has unveiled its plan to build up the Heritage Fund. Finance Minister Nate Horner joins us; we connect with a woman from Red Deer who is challenging her body to see if it can still handle a difficult job from her youth.