Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: how this hot and dry weather is impacting Alberta grain farmers; we speak with one of the barrel racers that just won a spot to compete at the Calgary Stampede; we meet a local Special Olympics golfer getting ready to tee up at the World Games in Berlin.

On today's show: we dig into the city's latest controversy over more housing density; we hear about the big, long-term plan to build new bus and train routes all over town, and to get more people riding them; we meet a Calgary man and his husband who are running 50 half-marathons, partly for a good cause, and partly as a birthday present.

On today's show: after two grassfires this week, and now a heat warning, we check in on the city's fire risk; the future of an iconic Calgary gathering place. Why Olympic Plaza is set for a transformation; a top pro Calgary golfer breaks down the massive merger between some of the world's best golf leagues.

On today's show: as Alberta pushes back against an upcoming federal emissions cap, we hear about the province's own emissions cap, which has been in place since 2016; we hear from two city councillors on whether or not council should increase the size of its membership; the Calgary Zoo's new Chief Conservation Officer tells us about the work she's doing here at home, and abroad, to save at-risk species.

On today's show: Calgarians will learn more about the deal for a new arena and event centre today. We talk to Councillor Sonya Sharp about it; we chat with the head of Calgary's Downtown Association about major changes coming to the core; graduations and convocations are happening all over the city. We hear from some new grads out of Mount Royal University.

On today's show: the NDP made gains on Monday, but fell short of forming government. Where should they go from here? The CBC's Andrew Brown has more on that; Calgary community signs could use some TLC. We speak with a councillor hoping to fix them up; Calgary native and country musician Aaron Pollock plays the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville this weekend. We talk to him first!

On today's show: how the Calgary Board of Education is addressing a big influx of students; the price of oil is slumping this week. We tell you why, and what it could mean for the province's finances; we meet a Calgary guy with a huge orchid collection.

On today's show: the city has come up with a plan to curb noisy vehicles. We hear more from councillor Courtney Walcott; an important building from Lethbridge's former Chinatown is set for demolition. We have reaction from the local Chinese community; we meet an Albertan who has been making waves for over two decades at the highest level of international water-skiing.

On today's show: Jeromy Farkas and Naheed Nenshi talk about what to expect from Premier Danielle Smith; we speak to a re-elected Calgary MLA from the UCP, Rebecca Schulz; and a closer look at what went wrong for the NDP, and how the party moves forward.

On today's show: Everything you need to know to cast your ballot in today's provincial election; why the oldest building in Lethbridge's Chinatown could soon be torn down; and never-before seen personal letters by Louis Riel go on display in Calgary today.