Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: we talk to Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs as he gets ready to represent Alberta for the very first time at the Brier; we hear about the ever-changing boundary between Alberta and British Columbia, as our province aims to make it easier to make changes to the border; the former home of pro baseball in Calgary is being torn down this week. We tip our cap to Foothills Stadium.

On today's show: We have a conversation with an addictions medicine doctor about the new involuntary treatment centres slated for Calgary and Edmonton; two local members of the Liberal Party of Canada join us to share what they took away from last night's leadership debate; there is big growth and development in Alberta's Lawn Mower racing scene we head off to the races in a local garage.

On today's show: We hear from the city councillor proposing more rules aimed at short-term rentals, like a new basement suite you'd rent through Airbnb; we hear from the parents of a child who has been told to stay home amid the strikes facing Calgary-area schools; has it been feeling like a preview of spring out there to you? We look at how nature is responding to this warm up.

On today's show: we speak with a Ukrainian artist about losing her home and building a new life in Canada, as Ukraine marks three years since the Russian invasion; more than 1,000 Calgary school support workers are off the job this morning, as they start striking. We head to a union rally for the latest; the University of Calgary is making changes to the admissions process for its nursing program. We hear what that could mean for the next generation of nurses.

On today's show: we break down last night's big win for Canada, with a hockey watcher who was in the building in Boston; what a Hepatitis A case means for recent diners at Kensington's Meltwich; 50 years ago legendary jazz musician Dexter Gordon came to play in our city. We talk to the Calgary man who got him here.

On today's show: the federal government is backing a huge high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City and Toronto, so what's going on with our local high speed transportation projects? We check in on TransPod; a Snow Rodeo is on now at Winsport. We hear more about it; we talk about the stakes in tonight's Canada - U.S. hockey game.

On today's show: The right to hunt animals in Alberta has fetched massive price tags in the United States. We take a look at provincially issued special hunting licenses; we hear about the plans to extend the Red Line LRT another four kilometres south; If you think it's been cold in Calgary, stay tuned, because we're going to head to a ranch near Coronation that's seen windchills of nearly minus 50.

On today's show: Elon Musk's car company has been facing backlash. We check-in with a Tesla owner about what it's like driving one in Calgary right now; a look at the state of First Nations policing in Canada, ahead of a conference happening in Calgary this week; we hear all about the World Youth Dodgeball Open, which happens in Calgary this week.

On today's show: a new aircraft engine repair facility is coming to Calgary as part of a deal between WestJet and German firm Lufthansa Technik; we speak with former Governor General of Canada, Michaëlle Jean, about Flag Day and the surge of Canadian pride in response to Donald Trump's threats; and we meet renowned saxophonist, Seamus Blake, ahead of his Calgary shows this weekend.

On today's show: the city is working on a plan to twin the water line that ruptured last year. We hear all about it from councillor Terry Wong; we tee up Cavalry FC's game tonight in Mexico City, and talk to a footsoldier who made the trip to cheer them on; we take you to Loren's first time skijoring, in advance of the big SkijorDue event at The Confluence this weekend.