Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: Alberta's election commissioner could soon be looking for work, if the UCP has its way. Is it about saving money or punishing those who stand in its way? More in a moment; from "OK Boomer" to "Alright Karen". We talk about the impact of intergenerational sniping on workplace culture; Alberta drivers: buckle up. Insurance rates are going up in the New Year. We find out why; the shopping season has begun and with just 10 days left until Black Friday, our colleagues at the Cost of Living are dedicating their upcoming show this weekend to shopping.

On today's show: a Calgary man lost 800 thousand dollars after his bank wired his life savings to fraudsters. More on that story from our Go Public team; Calgary has been named the top driving city in the world. We do a reality check on whether we actually deserve that title; is your cat too fat? Why our feline friends are getting wider; Cheri Macaulay was beloved by many in this city. She was deeply involved in the community but this weekend she passed away, succumbing to cancer. We speak with Jeremy Klaszus, a Calgary journalist and editor who was friends with Cheri, to talk about what she meant to him.

On today's show: we hear from a doctor who's in favour of Bill 207 which would allow physicians to opt out of medical services they disagree with; we speak with a Calgary exterminator who says the city has a big cockroach problem; we talk to a Blue Bombers fan who really needs his football team to win the Grey Cup so he can wear pants again.

On today's show: we speak to the President of the Alberta Medical Association about doctors' concerns regarding Bill 207, a private members bill on conscience rights; how some post-secondary students in Calgary are preparing for higher tuition fees; should Calgary's newest cemetery also have park features like a basketball court, wading pools, and a zipline? We find out how an historic cemetery in Atlanta livens things up.

On today's show: ahead of his show in Calgary this week, Bluesman Colin Linden recounts some of the highlights of his 40-plus years in the music biz; city council is looking at three different property tax scenarios for 2020 - including a rate freeze. We tell you what each option means in terms of service cuts and why your taxes are probably going to go up regardless; Calgary's theatre scene is grieving the death of John Murrell, a distinguished playwright, librettist, and actor. Up next, we speak with one of John Murrell's long-time friend and colleagues.

On today's show: after nearly four decades as a hockey commentator, Don Cherry has been fired over "divisive remarks". This isn't the first time the Coach's Corner host has sparked outrage, so why now? We ask sports reporter Morgan Campbell; we hear what Calgarians think of Sportsnet's decision to fire Don Cherry; we tell you about the big changes coming to Calgary's science centre, Telus Spark; we speak with Marilyn Boake, the Chairperson for Habitat for Humanity Foothills, about qualifying for a mortgage through Habitat for Humanity.

On today's show: political scientist Duane Bratt gives us his analysis of the Kenney Government's new Fair Deal Panel and its mandate to strengthen Alberta's autonomy; a project trying to tell the story of every Canadian soldier buried during world war two in a dutch cemetery; Remembrance Day has a great deal of focus on veterans - and rightly so - but what about Canadians in uniform who are still serving abroad? We talk to an Alberta soldier deployed in Ukraine; can you drive a car and support Greenpeace or does that make you a hypocrite? Why, when it comes to climate change "perfect should not be the enemy of the good".

On today's show: the UCP government responds to criticisms over its decision to cut the wildfire rappel program. Agriculture & Forestry Minister, Devin Dreeshen joins us; we talk to a Calgary Stampeders fan who cheers on her team by baking them fresh cookies; restaurant critic Elizabeth Carson gives us her take on Sidewalk Citizen's new location in Central Memorial Park; we tell you about a documentary about a woman, her great grandfather, and his long lost art.

On today's show: should Calgary be building new suburbs at a time when inner city neighborhoods are facing cuts to services? We discuss that with Councillor Evan Woolley; the meat draw is a long tradition at many Legions including here in Calgary. We speak with Karen Ball, a member of the Kensington Legion; our What To Watch columnist reviews the new streaming service Apple TV; Our Eye on the Legislature, Paul McLoughlin, talks about the hammer that Jason Kenney could wield in his standoff with Ottawa.

On today's show: we get reaction from the Calgary Public Teachers association to the multi-million dollar shortfall that public schools in Calgary are now facing; we ask our Unconventional Panel if the way we address each other - things like, "Hey, guys" or "Hi, dude" - has gotten too casual; we tell you about a group of guys who made a historic discovery in Edmonton's river valley while on a pee break; the thrills and dangers of wild skating in Banff National Park; we speak with Tom Leppard about the the sunrise and sunset ceremonies at the Field of Crosses display.