Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: we talk to two Conservative Party insiders about the election of their new leader; how a major oil company is trying to attract more investment to Alberta by setting targets for environmental performance and gender diversity; we hear how a Calgary university is involved in the ambitious project to write an obituary for every person in Canada who's lost their life to COVID-19; on this week's Karchut on Cars, Paul takes a look at one of the best selling, longest standing cars ever built.

On today's show: a look at the big cuts the CBE is making to bus attendants for kids with special needs; we check in with The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain about the smokey forecast for Calgary this weekend; we hear about a mystery tunnel found in Stony Plain; lumber is flying off the shelves in Calgary. We find out why; we find out how the province is dealing with the backlog of driver exams.

On today's show: we bring you a story from the hamlet of Walsh, Alberta where a war has broken out between two small businesses; we take a closer look at what Canada's new finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, brings to the new role; we hear about an online survey on the future of Chinatown; a group of Didsbury seniors wrote a song for Barbra Streisand and Babs heard it and replied. We tell you the story.

On today's show: the return of the school year is looming and is top of mind for both parents and teachers. We talk to two Calgarians who are both; we find out how many noisy vehicles Edmonton's noise cameras have caught going over the decibel limit; the CFL has sacked its 2020 season. We speak with the league's commissioner, Randy Ambrosie; Julie Van Rosendaal tell us what to make for dinner when it's too hot to cook.

On today's show: we find out about Guyana's huge oil play and how Alberta is playing a role in its development; Alberta ski hills are hiring and they're looking for young Albertans to fill hundreds of positions; noisy motorcycles are driving Calgarians crazy. We speak to Kent Hehr who posted his complaint on Facebook and has an idea to stop the noise; we hear about a group of Calgarians bonded by their love of Costco who take shopping to the max.

On today's show: we get a COVID-19 reality check with University of Calgary infectious disease specialist Craig Jenne; more and more Calgarians are getting ticketed for drinking in parks. We speak to a North Vancouver city councillor where they're allowing alcohol consumption in some public spaces; what difference could a proposed private surgical facility in Edmonton make for health care in Alberta? We ask a health economist; it's out with the old classics and in with the new movies at Landmark Cinemas in Calgary. We find out more about that.

On today's show: we learn more about the tragic drowning of three family members at Crescent Falls near Nordegg; we hear one city councillor's thoughts on this week's mural controversy in downtown Calgary; we hear about one musician's quest to find her beloved stolen fiddle; on this week's edition of Calgary Famous, singer-songwriter and multi-media queen Jann Arden.

On today's show: we hear about calls for the collection of race-based data during the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta; two murals that have been around Calgary for a quarter century will soon disappear. We talk to the artist of both; a good resume might be the advantage you'll need in finding a job when CERB runs out in the fall. We speak with a professional resume writer and employment strategist; we're all familiar with bird watching, but we hear all about it's aquatic counterpart - fish watching.

On today's show: shock is rippling through Red Deer after a deadly attack on a family doctor. We speak to one of the victim's colleagues; Dr. Raj on how to keep students and teachers safe when schools reopen; the Lebanese Prime Minister and his entire cabinet have resigned. We hear from the honorary consul to Lebanon in Edmonton; we hear about a fundraiser to build a community fridge in Crescent Heights.

On today's show: CBC investigative reporter Jennie Russell joins us with details of a proposal to build Alberta's largest private contracted surgical facility; as back-to-school plans roll out across the country, teachers at the forefront are likely feeling the pressure build. We talk to public education advocate Annie Kidder about the stress they are under; we talk to a wildlife photographer who captured an encounter between the baddest bears in Banff: The Boss and Split Lip; the race for Canada's Best Restroom.