Calgary Eyeopener

We start today's walking show about water by talking about the Bow; and Eyeopener Story producer Nathan Godfrey is fishing downstream.

Your water-related questions answered! Tricia Stadnyk, an expert in all things water, meets us on the Bow River Pathway; we take a moment to soak up some traditional knowledge on the river and a good way to give thanks; and Eyeopener Story producer Nathan Godfrey is fishing downstream.

On today's show: we hear what's driving safety issues on Calgary transit; a rodeo star and legend of the Calgary Stampede is getting a street on the grounds named after her; and we hear what all the wet weather means for one of Alberta's most beloved endangered birds.

On today's show: a new project is changing the way women in Alberta are treated for breast cancer; Champions of a world-famous hiking path are partnering up with the province; and Calgary artist Heather Buchanan is here to talk about turning her viral Instagram take on astrology into a book. 

On today's show: WestJet wants airports to stop paying property taxes to Ottawa and will have a new ticket option where you can't use overhead compartments; more Alberta farmers are lowering their water use by installing more efficient irrigation systems; and Canada's biggest student business fair happens in Calgary this weekend.

On today's show: a theatre in Beddington has been vandalized multiple times in recent months. We speak to them about what it'll cost to repair everything; a bottle of olive oil costs an arm and a leg these days. We talk to a chief olive oil officer in town about what's going on; the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the best album of all time, according to Apple Music. Local artist Kaeyae Alo tells us why Apple got it right.

On today's show: nearly one year since the last Alberta election, there's new polling data on how Albertan's feel about the UCP and the provincial NDP; we hear about a new incentive program for secondary suites, and the role it could play in addressing the housing crisis; a historic piece of jewelry once displayed at the National Gallery in Ottawa has turned up in a basement archive south of Calgary. We speak with the craft historian who discovered it.

On today's show: the Alberta NDP is now a Calgary-dominated party. The CBC's Jason Markusoff tells us about new membership data; we hear how a new federal plan to combat rising car theft could play out in Alberta; we set up the Calgary Surge's season opener tonight at the Saddledome!

On today's show: the provincial government has been accused of orchestrating a power grab from municipalities through recent proposed laws. Premier Danielle Smith responds to this criticism; did amendments to Calgary's controversial rezoning bylaw do enough to address the concerns from community groups? We find out; Calgary is hosting the 2024 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. We meet one of the athletes playing for Team Alberta.

On today's show: after a marathon public hearing, city council has approved blanket upzoning as a way to confront the housing crisis. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; we talk to a Calgary author about the late Alice Munro's life and legacy; we hear about a big sports memorabilia sale happening this week.