Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: we're joined by the new leader of the Alberta NDP, Naheed Nenshi; pools are closed, which means swimming lessons may dry up, and competitive artistic swimmers are heading up the QE-2 to train; and if you're a fan of dinosaurs and Norse gods you're going to want to hear about a newly discovered dino named after Loki.

On today's show: Rachel Notley's former communications director joins us as the provincial NDP says farewell to its former leader and hello to the new top dog; on this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we hear about medicine walks in and around Sylvan Lake; and we hear from a Calgary animator who is making his mark at the highest heights of his field.

On today's show: no strike, at least not today, by the mechanics who service one of Canada’s largest airlines; and City councilors have questions about the ongoing water main repairs. Ward 2's Jennifer Wyness and Ward 10's Andre Chabot join us.

On today's show: we hear more about the type of pipe that failed in Calgary and why others like it have encountered the same, broken fate; a water main break in early June and thousands of people under a boil water advisory sounds like Calgary, but Atlanta has been dealing with a similar situation; and we hear about a collection of music curated by NASA in the 70s for alien civilizations and how it would be different if it was put together today. 

On today's show: we learn more about Calgary's troubled water main with a University of Calgary engineering professor; no more cell phones in Alberta classrooms. That's the new rule announced by the provincial government; and we learn about a new pro-bono legal centre for Indigenous people in Calgary.

On today's show: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is with us to discuss the latest on Calgary's water crisis; we talk to an Okanagan farmer about what's available in light of this year's devastating crop losses; and how a local animal welfare organization is caring for thirteen baby skunks.

On today's show: we have a closer look at the latest moves from Danielle Smith and the UCP; the non-profit Alpha House wants to find more rental units for its homeless clients; and some comeback advice for the Edmonton Oilers from a Calgary motivational speaker.

On today's show: why students in the Southeast may head to class inside the local YMCA; we hear what researchers hope to learn from 45 newly installed hail pads in the province; and we talk with the team bringing a huge mural to life at the Southeast's Performing Arts Centre.

On today's show: neighbouring communities who get their water from Calgary are also being told to cut back this week; Calgary is considering permanent outdoor watering restrictions; and we speak with a bronc rider ahead of a big rodeo event in Gleichen.

On today's show: we talk to a civil engineering professor about the state of Calgary's water infrastructure; a local construction industry group says the fire ban is having a big impact on job sites around the city; and Dolly Parton is developing a Broadway musical about her life.