Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, June 16th.

We begin with another edition of “Ask The Doctor,” focusing on COVID-19 questions sent in by listeners. We’re joined by Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Calgary.

Next we head “across the pond” for a COVID-19 update. We speak with Kenni James, UK Broadcaster & Business owner. We get details on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement earlier this week, that the “re-opening plan” for the region is now being pushed-back one month due to concerns over the “Delta Variant”.

As Albertans see COVID restrictions lifted, Travel Alberta is beginning to ramp-up promotion for both local travelers and international visitors. We speak with Tannis Gaffney, VP of Destination Promotion for Travel Alberta.

And finally, most people 'run' in the other direction when they see severe weather like a thunderstorm or tornado coming their way, but not Matt Melnyk. We speak with the Alberta-based storm chaser on when his love for storm chasing began and just how popular the past-time is here in our Province.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, June 15th.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. Mercedes shares with us the details of her conversation with the Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation on what needs to be done now to avoid future deadly incidents like we witnessed recently in London, Ontario.

Are you stressed about having to return back to the office for work? We get some tips on how to make the transition a little easier, from Behavior Change Expert, Dr. Lisa Belanger.

It will look a little different this year but the music will go on! We speak with Kerry Clark – Artistic Director of the Calgary Folk Fest for details on this year’s Summer Serenades” event taking place at Prince’s Island Park in July.

It’s a big week for gamers. The Annual Electronics Entertainment Expo, also known as E3 is in full swing. We get the scoop on the massive event with “The Gadget Guy” Mike Yawney.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, June 14th.

We begin with a look at City of Calgary Recreation Facilities re-opening under “Stage 2” of the Province’s “Open For Summer” plan. We speak with Global News Reporter Sarah Offin  on what people can and cannot now take part in.

June is Pride Month. We learn about the important work done by local group, Trellis, which aims to help LGBTQ2+ young people needing assistance in Calgary.

Need to know more about Lyme Disease? What’s the risk of contracting it here in Alberta? We look at the cause, symptoms and treatments available with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician”.

And, it’s another edition of “Motivational Monday”. This time out, we speak with Stan Peake, Founder and Executive Coach with “InSite Performance Coaching”. Stan offers up four tips for both short-term and long term success, no matter what your goal may be.

Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Friday, June 11th.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. We get the Mayor’s thoughts on the vaccine rollout in our Province, which has seen a dramatic decrease in demand for first doses and ask if he’s still onboard with Stampede going ahead this year.

Next, we catch up with Jennifer Johnson, Washington Correspondent for Global News. We get some insight into what President Joe Biden hopes to achieve at the G7 Summit and get an update on the current situation down South in the battle against COVID-19. 

The Splash of Red gala, in support of Calgary’s “HIV Community Link” program, takes place virtually on Saturday Night. We get the lowdown on the event on this being the 40th Anniversary year of the discovery of HIV/AIDS cases being reported.

 And finally, love has no age limits! In celebration of Seniors Week, we had the chance to speak with two later-in-life lovebirds. We meet Dianne, 67-years old, and Carl, 80. We hear their heartwarming love story of how they met at Silvera for Seniors.