Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: why it may be time for the suburbs to pay more tax. We speak with the former chief planner for Calgary who published that opinion this week; we check in with The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain about the smoky skies above Calgary this morning; we meet national team speedskater Hayden Mayeur, who's also moonlighting as a mobile barista in a tiny vintage car; the world record holder for lowest female vocal note joins us ahead of her show in Calgary.

On today's show: we break down the possible legal fallout after a Calgary lawyer admits to hiring an investigator to follow a judge; we talk to Ward 1 Councillor Ward Sutherland about why he's not seeking re-election this fall; the province is easing major health restrictions for care homes across the province. We speak with a man with two parents in supportive care for his reaction; the Snowbirds fly over Calgary today. We speak with an Alberta pilot.

On today's show: how is Canada and Alberta faring when it comes to carbon capture? We look at the industry on the heels of a big investment by Shell; Canadian country music star Terri Clark talks Stampede and what it's like to be back performing in front of a live audience; a look at where and when you can score a free plate of pancakes in the city; how one Calgary woman went from make-up artist to a thrifter and tripled her salary during the pandemic.

On today's show: we check in with three iconic Calgary western wear stores to find out how business is going this Stampede; we check in with the Calgary Hotel Association to find out how their industry is fairing now that restrictions have been lifted; we meet liberty horse trainer, Niki Flundra, performing nightly at the Stampede's Grandstand Show; we meet a Calgary cab driver who spends his weekends delivering groceries for seniors free of charge.

On today's show: we hear about private sector plans for a high speed rail link between Edmonton and Calgary; the Harvie Passage on the Bow River is a popular channel for rafters, paddleboarders and floaters, but just how safe is it these days? We speak with a group hitting roadblocks trying to improve the passage; we talk to a Calgary social worker offering counseling and support to South Asians who are ready to come out as gay to their families; a preview of Stampede’s Nashville North stage with country singer Sacha.

On today's show: the Green Line is a go in Calgary. We speak with an advocacy group after both the province and feds give a final signoff on the project; why the University of Calgary is no longer accepting students in its oil and gas engineering program; we talk to Alberta’s cloud seeders about what this summer is looking like in hail alley.

On today's show: we speak with one of the candidates running for National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, former Tsuut'ina Nation chief, Lee Crowchild; talks at OPEC go bust, but this time, it could be a boon for Calgary's oilpatch; our Unconventional Panel discusses Stampede and whether they'll be going and whether the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" still reflects the Calgary of today; the Folk Music Festival needs volunteers. We hear how you can help.

On today's show: Mayor Nenshi talks about the city dropping its mask requirement; we hear the details about a new deal for the troubled Sturgeon Refinery; what impact all the recent heat had on speeding up glacial melt in the Rockies; we find out what a fish kill is.

On today's show: is it time to take off masks in Calgary? Councillors Jyoti Gondek and Jeromy Farkas discuss whether they think council should repeal the city's mask bylaw today; several churches on First Nations lands across the country have been set on fire in the last few weeks. How some in the Indigenous Catholic community are responding to the news; Stampede is popping up early across Calgary this week. We hear about the different events across the city; a Calgary highschooler turned Netflix star on what it's like to film an apocalyptic TV series in a real-life pandemic.

On today's show: just how dangerous are Calgary's rivers and lakes? After a spate of recent rescues, we'll speak with a water safety expert on how to stay safe; looking to beat the heat? Might be a smart move to stay inside and watch some TV. Our What to watch columnist Di Golding tells us about a new movie called "No Sudden Move," and the Netflix series "Sweet Tooth"; praying for rain. we speak with farmers in Northern and Southern Alberta about how their crops are faring during the heat wave; and how the nearly 1000 animals at the Calgary Zoo are holding up during this heat wave.