Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: a house explosion in Marlborough sent ten people to hospital yesterday; why brewers, like Big Rock, want the feds to pause an automated tax on beer and alcohol; and why a lone pronghorn has made North Calgary its occasional home.

On today's show: why Alberta may not be able to rely on oil booms to bring back the jobs that would typically appear in the booms of the past; the changing face of the UCP as high profile members announce they’ve decided not to run in the spring election; and where to go this week, if you're looking for some family fun over spring break.

On today's show: the Eyeopener political panel weighs in on allegations of foreign election interference; the case against starting the clock on conservation agreements; and the enduring appeal of the The Young and the Restless as the soap opera turns 50.

On today's show: why a Southern Alberta county wants expiration dates on conservation easements; we celebrate the holy month of Ramadan; and we hear about efforts to bring a decommissioned fire truck to the kids at the Fish Creek Library.

On today's show: some Calgary communities have new lake front properties, thanks to jammed-up storm drains; - we head to a career fair to talk with jobseekers; and we hear about a local hip-hop hackathon that's helping kids see the cool factor in coding.

On today's show: the latest legal battle over what some Alberta politicians call the "no more pipelines act" starts today; Alberta's supply of Children's pain medication is finally in pharmacies; and we talk to a recruiter about hiring challenges.

On today's show: we speak with Lloyd Fairbanks, the former Calgary Stampeder who's headed to the CFL's Hall of Fame; we talk to Councilor Evan Spencer to hear about his plan to help curb the spread of Foxtail Barley; and the science behind Spring's official start.

On today's show: the latest on the death of two police officers killed in the line of duty in Edmonton;

we hear from a commodity analyst to find out what's behind slumping oil prices; and Does This Taste Funny? Comedian Ali Hassan joins us in studio to chat about his latest tour.

On today's show: What the recent fiasco with Flair airlines means for the future of cheap flights in Canada; a look into the whimsical world of puppeteering as we talk to a Calgary artist and her... friend; and we remember a longtime member of the Calgary music scene, Marvin Kee.

On today's show: Calgary city council has passed a new bylaw restricting protests at rec centres and libraries. We hear from one of the councillors who supports the move; wanted: potatoes in Coaldale, Alberta. What a french fry facility expansion means for potato growers in the area; the Flames are running out of time to snag a spot in the playoffs. A closer look at their chances.