Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: we hear what led to a violent clash between members of the Eritrean community this weekend in Falconridge; a check-in on the state of labour relations in Canada; we meet the Canmore resident who swam the length of Ireland.

TO NOTE: the guest in our first interview used the word "condone" while talking about the violence. He intended to say "condemn."

Today's podcast: Preparing for Calgary's Pride parade and a weekend of festivities; how a canoe club from Calgary is helping wildfire victims in Maui; asking Calgarians how they feel about visiting Banff when it's busy.

Today's podcast: We talk to a principal getting ready for the first day of school in Auburn Bay; why international students have become the focus of political attention in Canada; Fiesta Filipino event takes place this weekend in downtown Calgary.

Today's podcast: we talk to a drag queen who performed at an event targeted by protesters in Fort Macleod; Calgary musician Kiesza returns with new music; Google reviews of Calgary's public art spaces.

On today's show, what a recent acquittal means for people convicted of breaching the public health act during the pandemic; we hear about vandalism at a pride event at a historic theatre in Fort Macleod; and we talk to a birder who has spotted a rare sandpiper near Calgary.

On today's show: a deep till into rich prairie soil. We speak with the Alberta Senator looking into the health of soil in this province and next door in Saskatchewan; why biodiversity is booming on St. Patrick's Island; we learn more about the psychology behind being a fan.

On today's show: we hear how a Calgary art gallery is using art to support people in war-torn Ukraine; why trucks are flying off the lot at local car dealerships; as the Little League World Series wears on, we speak with a couple of guys from the last Alberta team to play in it, more than 20 years ago.

On today's show: a popular weekly car show has lost its venue. We find out why; the province is helping aviation companies land more workers. We talk to a local business owner who says fixing planes is just as exciting as flying them; we head to a galaxy far, far away to hear about the new Star Wars series, Ahsoka.

On today's show: the role of energy storage in Alberta's electricity grid now, and in the future; we talk to an economist about what the federal government can actually do to bring down the cost of living; the Google reviews of Calgary's bridges.

On today's show: lab services across Alberta are going public. We have reaction from the union that represents lab workers; we talk to an Indigenous birth worker about evacuating your home when you're expecting a baby; mixing drag with gourmet cooking. We talk to a queen ahead of her creative fundraiser this week.