Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: the prospect of free contraception in Alberta; funding for new Calgary schools is included in this year's provincial budget. We hear about a new elementary coming to the Northern suburb of Evanston; the Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall is launching a new set of country dance classes. Two world champion dancers teaching that class join us with the details.

On today's show: Calgary's mayor Jyoti Gondek on what she says is a disappointing provincial budget; and Finance Minister Nate Horner tells us how the government plans to spend your money this year.

On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities joins us to talk about the new regulations on renewable energy projects and what a renewable energy company thinks of the province's new rules for where they can build.

On today's show: Oil and gas companies still owe more than 250 million dollars in property taxes; we speak with a beloved figure skating luminary who's made the trip to Calgary for the Special Olympics; and Shrek 2 is on its way back to theatres, at least, so says the Alberta government's film trailer ratings page.

On today's show: The province says it will opt out of a national pharmacare plan. We hear what that could mean for Albertans living with diabetes; a closer look at the challenges facing the Calgary Fire Department as they report a record number of calls for help; and we speak with Liberty Silver, the first Black woman to win a Juno Award, ahead of her show at the National Music Centre.

On today's show: more people died last year from drug overdoses in Alberta than has ever been recorded in the past. We hear about the people behind the numbers; a disagreement between the province and the city has delayed the expansion of a small seniors home in Calgary; and we tell you about an event at Cabin Brewing tonight aimed specifically at neurodiverse Calgarians.

On today's show: Danielle Smith says a promised tax cut isn't coming this year. We break down the politics with Jeromy Farkas; a Ukrainian living in Calgary reflects on two years of war, and building a new life in Canada; why you should read a book you disagree with. The CEO of the Calgary Public Library joins to talk about Freedom to Read week.

On today's show: we take a closer look at Premier Danielle Smith's vision for the Heritage Fund, and if it can really get us off the resource rollercoaster; comedian and curling lover John Cullen slides into studio with us to share his one-of-a-kind way to cover the Scotties Tournament of Hearts; we talk to an aspiring heavy metal rockstar, ahead of a big Battle of the Bands competition.

On today's show: Alberta has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season. We talk to the Minister of Forestry and Parks about how the province is preparing; a Calgary physician is returning home after volunteering in Gaza. We chat with her about the experience; we talk to a Cavalry FC superfan ahead of the biggest game in club history.

On today's show: from killing the carbon tax, to cutting ties with the federal party. We check in on the issues coming up in the NDP leadership race; we hear about a Calgary research study that looks at the health of our bones, and the risk of osteoporosis; we hear about the discovery of what may be the brightest object in the universe.