Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: ward 8 Councillor Courtney Walcott on the protests in the Beltline and how they're being policed; an Alberta view on skyrocketting energy prices and more calls for bans and embargos of Russian oil; a charity watchdog tells us the best way to financially help Ukraine; we learn about the language of fish.

On today's show: we hear from a Calgarian in Moscow about why he's choosing to stay put in Russia; senior business Reporter Kyle Bakx joins us from Houston for the latest on the global energy conference, CERA Week; remembering Calgary's Prophet in a baseball cap, Bill Phipps; more on a new children's book about the little known female co-founder of the Calgary Stampede, Flores LaDue .

On today's show: we hear from a Calgarian who has gone to Ukraine to fight in the war against Russia; a doctor in Siksika on the racism and discrimination she says her patients face; why paying for utilities is getting so tough and what, if anything, is to be done about it.

On today's show: Russia's attack on Ukraine has resulted in combat and large fires outside of Zaporizhzhia, the largest nuclear power plant of it's kind in Europe; what Russia's invasion of Ukraine could mean for Canada's north; how fast can you travel across a snow-covered lake using wind as your power source; and armed with their best video game creations, we unveil the winners of the city's Minecraft challenge.

On today's show: we speak to a Calgary MP who says Canada should stop increasing the carbon tax; The Bank of Canada has announced a hike to its benchmark interest rate, the first since 2018, with more small rate hikes expected this year; how office environments have changed now that employees are heading back to in-person work; and Alberta Theatre Projects' new play is a musical celebration showcasing many young talented Calgarians.

On today's show: Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his military's full scale attack on Ukraine with high precision air strikes and ground forces encircling key Ukrainian cities. We speak to a Soviet historian about how the war is being framed in Russia; why the tiny village of Acme needs a 14 million boost to its school; there's a Calgarian on Jeopardy tonight; and our Unconventional Panel debates whether lifting Covid restrictions now was the right move.

On today's show: Is now the right time to be lifting public health restrictions? We chat with Dr. Raj Bhardwaj for his take; from the World Junior Hockey Tournament, to curling. Russian athletes are being banned from all sorts of events; a rundown on what you need to know before you file your taxes; and how to stay informed on the situation in the Ukraine while also protecting your mental health.

On today's show: Health Minister Jason Copping joins us to talk about the end of Covid restrictions, and catching up on the surgery backlog; how Calgary's Ukrainian Catholic community is coming together in prayer; and we meet the newest Indigenous artist in residence at the Calgary Public Library.

On today's show: Russia has launched a full scale attack on Ukraine, and the effects are reverberating around the world. We speak to a Moscow-based journalist about the developing story; Alberta's finance minister on this year's surplus budget; the demise of beloved National Historic site, the Abbot Pass Hut; and humourist and comedian David Sedaris joins us ahead of his show at the Jube.

On today's show: What Alberta plans to do to help after Russia has invaded Ukraine. We speak with the Ukrainian Consul General in this province; we speak to the Mayor of Red Deer about the almost 2-billion-dollar promise to redevelop the hospital in town; the federal government is dropping its use of the Emergencies Act. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Wednesday. We ask a veteran political commentator about what the invocation of the Act ultimately achieved; and Calgary's Amy Bishop has a new record out complete with a collaboration from Motley Crue's Nikki Six.