Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: why online schooling simply isn't an option in parts of rural Alberta; Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dancehall is up for lease after nearly 50 years. We talk to a longtime DJ at the country bar; why Alberta is poised to become Canada's leader in wind and solar energy; the voice behind Hockey Night in Canada's Punjabi broadcast has put his story to print. Harnaryan Singh talks about his new memoir and how he became one of the most influential ambassadors of the game.

On today's show: a new class action lawsuit alleges North America's most powerful hockey leagues are limiting opportunities for younger players. We speak with the lawyer taking the case; the COVID-19 effect on our black, blue and green bins; happiness Columnist Jennifer Moss talks about the mental health implications of back-to-school; 40 letters for 40 years of Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.

On today's show: Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld talks about the police budget currently under review and how the force is trying to weed out racism in its ranks; Alberta's most loyal cross-country skiers have hatched a plan that they're hoping will get K-country trails groomed this winter; the city is swamped with permit inquiries from people doing renos, so they're putting on a reno webinar. We hear about it; a paleontologist in Montana has discovered a connection between Drumheller's dinosaurs and the fashions worn by RuPaul.

On today's show: our business commentator Deborah Yedlin on MEC dropping its co-op; snowbirds can relax in Palm Springs this winter, but should they? The Unconventional Panel on travelling again; Mark Messier says the best leader on and off the ice in the NHL right now is the captain of the Calgary Flames. Mark Giordano joins us; we speak with a "butterfly ranger" about a new pollinator hotspot in the city.

On today's show: a CBE superintendent joins us to explain just how school works when some of your classmates are in quarantine and some aren't; we go door-knocking out in Valley Ridge to see what life has been like for residents backing right onto the huge West Ring Road project; a new ally in the fight against COVID-19 could be "Dr. Google". Dr. Raj has more; we tell you more about signs of life on Venus!

On today's show: what back-to-school looks like on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation; we talk about the wildfire haze in Calgary, and tell you all about a new fall forecast; no better time than right now to tie the knot. We speak with a local wedding planner about why; on this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul explores the future of transportation and whether the work being done on hyperloop technology in Canada could disrupt our need for cars in big cities.

On today's show: we talk to Alberta Health Services about the rules for students who are sent home to quarantine; we go to California to speak with a former Calgarian who, right now, is surrounded by wildfires; we speak with a national health reporter on the stops and starts in the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine; we have raccoons here in Calgary! We find out how many.

On today's show: we hear from parents whose teens were sent home from Bowness High School; an update on Calgary's Ring Road from Alberta's Minister of Transportation, Ric McIver; several men have died by suicide in Medicine Hat over the past few months and all of them knew each other. CBC reporter Colleen Underwood brings us that tragic story; Corb Lund joins us for a look at his three upcoming indoor concerts here in Calgary.

On today's show: it's an Eyeopener Walking Show on Stephen Avenue! We chat with Mayor Nenshi at City Hall about the state of the city; downtown was, of course, largely built with oil money. We talk about the state of the energy sector with the CEO of MEG energy, Derek Evans; perhaps no industry relies on us all getting together as much as the arts. Without an audience, how can our theatres survive? We ask two local companies; Downtown West is one of the most densely populated parts of the city. We speak with the community association about living in the core.

On today's show: 12 years after a woman fled from a man who abducted her in Banff, she says it's time to forgive; we speak with a couple of Calgary high school students about what it's like to be back in the classroom; the Bow Valley Club is closing. We hear about it; slugs destroying your veggie patch? Send in the hens! We tell you about Calgary's new chicken pest control team.