Tom Vernon, provincial affairs reporter, Global Edmonton

On today's show we give you an update on the wildfires burning across the province with Alberta Wildfire Information Officer Travis Fairweather. Global's Jennifer Crosby breaks down the provincial and federal carbon tax. Later, Crestview Strategy's Melissa Caouette tees up the throne speech. Why does Edmonton rank as one of Canada's worst places for women? Katherine Scott, senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shares her research. Matti Siemiatycki, interim director at the University of Toronto's School of Cities tells us what more P3s for infrastructure could mean for Alberta.

Ian O’Donnell, executive director, Edmonton's Downtown Business Association 

Doug Stacey, executive director, SuitUP Edmonton

Katherine Scott, senior researcher, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Matti Siemiatycki, interim director, School of Cities & Associate professor, department of Geography and Program in Planning, University of Toronto

Jennifer Crosby, reporter/anchor, Global Edmonton

Melissa Caouette, consultant, Crestview strategy

Travis Fairweather, Alberta Wildfire Information Officer

With David Thiessen, Founder, The Good Neighbour

On today's show we turn north to the High Level wildfire. Global Edmonton's Sarah Kraus reports from a Slave Lake evacuation centre. Dr. Mike Flannigan, professor of wildland fire at the University of Alberta explains how wildfire season is evolving. Payments Canada's Lisa Stattler checks the numbers on Albertans going cashless. Finally, Edmonton chef Brad Smoliak opens up about a major health issue.