Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Wednesday, June 9th.

We begin with an announcement from the Calgary Stampede that this year’s edition will include a Parade. We get details on what it will look like and what else we can expect this year from Steve McDonough, Stampede President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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

As restaurants look forward to a more “normal” business flow starting Thursday, when Alberta move into “Stage 2” of reopening some are finding it hard to fill vacant staffing positions. We discuss the challenges facing restaurants with Ernie Tsu, Board Member of the Alberta Hospitality Association and owner of “Trolley 5”.

And finally, Calgary gymnast and Olympian Kyle Shewfelt is releasing his first book. We flip through the pages of “Make it Happen” with Kyle himself!

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, June 8th.

We begin with details on a planned Calgary Vigil for the victims of the tragedy that took place in London, Ontario earlier this week. We get details from Saima Jamal, Co-founder of the Calgary Immigrant Support Society.

Next we look at the fallout – and now investigation – of the shocking discovery of 215 children found buried at the former Kamloops Residential School. We speak with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. Mercedes shares with us details of her interview this week with Jody Wilson-Reybould, former First-Nations Chief and current Member of Parliament.

Albertans will have a chance to make their voices count at our next Municipal Election when it comes to “Equalization Payments” from the Province to the Federal Government, but, will the vote really amount to anything? We get some clarity from a Political Science Professor at the University of Calgary.

What’s in a name? For the communities of Turner Valley and Black Diamond it’s currently a topic of discussion. We speak with Black Diamond Mayor Ruth Goodwin about the process, already in motion to merge the two towns.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, June 7th.

June is “Pride Month”.  We begin with a focus on an organization making a difference in our community and across the globe. We learn about a very ambitious program called the “Calgary Rainbow Railroad Station”.

Should athletes be punished for not being accessible to their fans through media outlets? We dig-in to the topic with Sports Economist Moshe Lander.

For over 34 years, Calgary’s “Children’s Cottage Society” has helped thousands of children from families in crisis, now, the organization needs help. We speak with Patty Kilgallon, CEO of the Children’s Cottage Society on their expansion plan and what you can do to help out.

And finally, she’s one proud hockey mom…and why wouldn’t she be? Her son just earned gold at the World Championships! We speak with Fran Anderson-Dolan, one of Jaret Anderson-Dolan’s moms on what the win means to her and her family.

Guest: Patty Kilgallon
Title: Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Cottage Society

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Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, June 4th. 

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Naheed Nenshi. The Mayor has been quite vocal about renaming schools in our city following the shocking news late last week of the discovery of the bodies of 215 children at a residential school in Kamloops, BC.  We’ll hear the Mayor’s passionate views about the process of reconciliation.

Another busy week in politics south of the border; the release of emails from Dr. Anthony Fauci and more developments surrounding the January 4th Capitol Hill Riots. We get the latest from Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief.  

Summer is right around the corner. As a parent how do you keep your kids occupied and at the same time, mentally healthy.  Advice from Trauma Care Expert and Best Selling Author Dr. Stephanie Hancock.

And finally, it’s the ‘cheesiest’ segment of the week! We catch up with Afrim Pristine, the World’s Youngest “Cheese Master” and host of the new Food Network Show “Cheese: A Love Story”.