Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: we talk about the boost in financial support that's coming to seniors and Albertans living with disabilities; how an Alberta harm reduction agency is responding to parents in Medicine Hat after pamphlets showing how to light a crystal meth pipe were handed out; a look at what the future could hold for Banff's main drag.

On today's show: we talk to Councillor Dan McLean about being sanctioned for golfing during a council meeting; we hear about a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in Alberta; we talk to a candy shop owner in Nanton about the end of Lifesavers storybooks.

On today's show: how Albertans are coping with the rising cost of cars. CBC Data Journalist Robson Fletcher digs into it; we check in with an infectious disease specialist on the intense flu season we're having so far in Alberta; ahead of Blitz Day and our drive to raise one million dollars for the Calgary Food Bank, we hear from one father who needed help this year.

On today's show: we tell you more about a lawsuit against Lafarge, because of its cement plant in Exshaw; how a new federal funding plan could improve dental health in Calgary; the story behind a more than 130 year-old home in Inglewood, that goes back to the "Big Four."

On today's show: an Interfaith prayer service is happening tonight in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the ripple effect it's having in our city; how Dungeons & Dragons can help kids heal from domestic violence. We talk to the Game Master therapist behind a new Calgary program; we're joined by Canada's 2023 Sport Scientist of the Year!

On today's show: Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us with why she skipped last night's lighting of the menorah at City Hall; Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas on the politics of the federal emissions cap on oil and gas; we talk to Global News traffic reporter Leslie Horton about how she handled a nasty email from a viewer, live on air.

On today's show: Canada has announced an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector. We get the details from CBC Business Reporter, Kyle Bakx; details on new emergency housing for more than 200 homeless families in Calgary will be announced today. We hear what it will take to pull it off; Fort Calgary has hired its first curator in twenty years. We connect with the Indigenous artist who got the job.

On today's show: wheat production is down this year in Alberta, and we could feel the effects at the checkout. We speak to a farmer; we hear about the work restrictions facing Calgary's international students, and why they're calling for change; Air Canada is trying out a new type of de-icing technology. We speak to the inventor.

On today's show: as the province looks for help forecasting a drought next year, we get the view on the ground from the Bow and Old Man Rivers; we check in with a representative from Alberta's oil and gas industry who has made the trip to COP 28 in Dubai; we hear about an unusual angel ornament that's popping up on Christmas trees that looks like a couple dozen eyes attached to some felt.

On today's show: how a poor night's sleep impacts a long day at school; we hear about some ancient bison bones that have made their way home to Siksika First Nation; we tell you about a stuffed toy incident that was anything but fun for a traveler at the Calgary airport.