Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: - we hear about last night's closed door meeting about gun violence and policing - where city councilors met with community leaders and law enforcement officials; what Google's deal with the feds to keep showing news means for local journalists; and a piece of Inglewood history has been restored to its former, neon glory.

Today's podcast: Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides on new school funding; the province's Child and Youth Advocate on her office's most recent report; the Caroling Christmas Truck returns for another holiday season.

On today's show: the Alberta government is using its Sovereignty Act in response to the Federal government's electricity regulations. We speak with a constitutional law expert about how this could all play out; the COP28 United Nations climate change conference begins this week. The CBC's Kyle Bakx is in Dubai for the summit. He fills us in on what to expect; Daiquri the dancing dog and his human trainer from near Strathmore are part of a new series on Disney Plus. We hear all about it.

On today's show: the Alberta Sovereignty Act will be invoked for the first time today. CBC Calgary Opinion and Analysis Producer Jason Markusoff sets the stage; how the housing crunch is impacting post-secondary students in Calgary; we hear about a new benefit fund for students, honouring the legacy of an Alberta couple killed in a bear attack this fall.

On today's show: does Calgary have to compensate for inaction by the other levels of government? Naheed Nenshi and Jeromy Farkas are with us to discuss; we hear from the minister in charge, on the province's decision to ban photo radar on Stoney Trail; we talk to a MMA fighter from the Siksika First Nation, who's the subject of a new documentary.

On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek on Calgary's new budget; we hear from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on how the city plans to shift the tax burden from businesses to residents.

On today's show: we learn more about a carbon tax exemption for farmers that's fired up senators in the Red Chamber; Canada has 1.2 trillion dollars worth of debt. Should we be worried; season five of Fargo is now rolling, and we are joined by the show's set decorator, a Calgarian!

On today's show: we connect with Ward 10 Councilor Andre Chabot, ahead of the debate at city hall over raising property taxes; a battle over a gravel road between an international mining company, and a guy named Vern; and we hear some of the Calgary tech startups participating in Innovation Week, and one of the challenges they’re up against - imposter syndrome.

On today's show: the CBC's Meghan Grant joins us with new details on a Calgary criminal organization known as "The Family"; turning an old fire station into an arts and culture hub. We find out more about the City's plan to revitalize a historic downtown landmark; we speak with country music star Brett Kissel ahead of his special show with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.