Danielle Smith

Corinne Pohlmann, senior vice president of National Affairs and Partnerships, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business talk about the Free Trade Deal. 

What is the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's reaction to the announcement today of a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement between the federal, provincial and territorial governments? 

Chris Summerville, executive director at Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, provides comments on the Matthew de Grood case, and some insight into mental health/schizophrenia in general. What is schizophrenia, how is it treated/ monitored? 

Heather Yourex-West, Global Calgary health reporter, talks about early symptoms of schizophrenia that parents should be watching out for.

The War Stories 1917 exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of the battles of 1917: Vimy Ridge, Hill 70 and Passchendaele. War Stories 1917 tells the story of these battles through the eyes of the men and women who were there. Rory Cory, senior curator at The Military Museums, explains more. 

It has recently become known to us that there are serious plans to log in the Highwood River drainage area. Affected watershed zones include, Fitzsimmons Creek, Baril Creek, Etherinton Creek, Cataract Creek and Highwood River. All of these watersheds are in prime wildlife habitats.

Neil Williams weighs in on the issue.He is a hiker with Diamond Willow hikers and the people he hikes with are in charge of the Take a Stand for the Upper Highwood Facebook page. 

CPAWS Southern Alberta has been working on forestry issues in southern Alberta for a long time. We are concerned that despite the economic, social and environmental importance of the forests of the Southern Eastern Slopes, these objectives are not being met by current forest management practices. 

Katie Morrison, conservation director with the Southern Alberta chapter of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, has more details. 

Sean Chu, Ward 4 City of Calgary Councilor, talks about the Unused 'tax room' from province which means $23.7 million could be used by council. They will debate its fate. 

UN Security Council is meeting today to discuss U.S. airstrikes in Syria. Reggie Cecchini, editor and producer, for Global National in the Washington Bureau, talks about what he's hearing there in the States.

Today's full show includes interviews about Matthew de Groods review, 17th Ave construction, how it impacts the businesses on 17th, Pure North vitamin program, Alberta's shift to green energy and if people listen to experts these days. 

Why no one listens to the experts anymore. In his new book The Death of Expertise, Tom Nichols takes aim at social media know-it-alls.