It’s a major change on the Calgary radio ‘landscape’. The birth of “QR Calgary”. It’s the same talk you’ve loved for years now on the FM dial as well at 107.3. One of our first guests on the new “QR Calgary” was our former co-worker and now Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith. We ask her what she considers the number 1 issue currently facing Albertans, and her biggest takeaway being in the Premier’s office since October.

Next, who isn't friends with Gerry Forbes? If you didn’t know, the Calgary broadcast icon once hosted the Morning Show on CHQR. We speak with the longtime Calgary broadcaster about his passion for radio, the city itself, and what he’s been up to in retirement.

Finally, change. It can be difficult, but it can also be very good. With a new year upon us and a big change for our listeners, we welcomed Calgary based Communication & Conflict Specialist Faith Wood to be our first ever “Motivational Monday” guest on ‘QR Calgary’.

We have expanded our footprint on the Calgary media landscape! Today, QR Calgary can be heard on 770AM & 107FM!

Same content your love on an expanded format!

What’s ahead for Canada’s job market in 2023? Following a ‘wild’ year in 2022 with record low unemployment and at the same time labour shortages in many sectors, we get some insight as to what employers can do to successfully attract and retain employees. We speak with Career Placement Specialist, Dr. Candy Ho.

This week marks the second-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection on Capitol Hill. We head stateside to discuss the milestone with Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief.

Finally, violence has erupted in the streets of several tourist-heavy regions of Northwest Mexico, following the arrest of Drug Cartel Chief Ovidio Guzman. Many travelers have been told to ‘shelter in place’ at their resorts and flights have been disrupted to-and-from the Mazatlan airport. We get reaction from Eileen Head, a Calgarian currently in the region on holiday.

Will "quiet quitting" still be a part of the 2023 lexicon? There are lots of jobs out there, so how can we find the right fit and what are employers doing to attract and retain talent in the new year? Joining us to discuss is Candy Ho - Board Chair for CERIC. Good morning, Candy. 

2022 was a very interesting year in the Canadian job market, record low unemployment and at the same time, labor shortages in many different sectors. So, what’s the outlook for the job market in 2023? We dig into the results of a new survey on the topic, with Ahmed Borhot, Director of Workplace Solutions for “Manpower Recruiting”.

Age is going to catch up to all of us, nothing can stop it. But could there be hope to stop the progression of Alzheimer's Disease? We discuss the latest research with Dr. Joshua Armstrong with the “Alzheimer’s Society of Canada”.

Finally, have you considered taking 'pre-emptive' action when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart? We learn about work being done right here in Calgary by the "Heart Fit Clinic", to give patients some insight into their own personal ‘heart health’. We speak with clinic Founder, Diamond Fernandes.

New Year, same gas price woes! With prices at the pump jumping by up to 20-cents per litre in the province over the past week, it begs the question: are Albertans being ‘gouged’ when it comes to gas prices? We discuss the topic with Dan McTeague, President of “Canadians for Affordable Energy”.

It’s time to roll-up your sleeves and pitch-in! We hear details on the urgent need for blood donations right now in the city and how you can take part in a ‘friendly’ challenge to support donations between Alberta’s biggest cities.

Sky-high inflation, climbing interest rates and carbon tax hikes, now you can add your favourite bottle of wine, or case of craft beer to the list of ‘things that will soon cost more’. We discuss the upcoming Federal tax increase on booze, with Franco Terrazzano, Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022 and the war in the region continues. With the latest on the war, and an insight into 2023, we spoke with Andrew Rasiulis - Canadian Global Affairs Institute fellow & an expert in Eastern European affairs.

The war in Ukraine was clearly one of the biggest stories of 2022. We get an update on the Russian invasion, now into its 11 months and a look-ahead into what we might expect to see in the conflict in 2023 - from Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and an expert in Eastern European Affairs.

Home prices rose steady throughout 2022….Will we finally see relief in 2023 – and how have the 7 interest rate hikes over the past year impacted the Calgary real estate market? We get some insight from Collin Bruce, Mortgage Broker and owner of “The Collin Bruce Mortgage Team”.

Looking to book a trip in the New Year? We hear what’s in store for the Travel Industry over the next 12 months, from “The Travel Lady” herself, Lesley Keyter.

Finally, it’s the 'motivation' you need to hit your fitness goals in 2023! We catch up with ‘Fitness Guru’ Sandra Buekert-Davison for some tips to keep you on track with your health and fitness resolutions for the New Year!

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Friday, December 23rd. 

‘Tis the season when we look-ahead to the New Year and ‘reflect’ on the past 12 months. This time out, a look-back at the year in City Hall. We speak with Mayor Jyoti Gondek on her views on the biggest issues that faced Calgary in 2022 and her thoughts on her first full year in Office. 

The Holidays may just be the perfect time to check out a flick! Brett MeGarry of “The Couch Potatoes” joins us to share the latest offerings, both in theatres and streaming, including the latest from Brad Pitt. Brett also reveals his favourite Christmas movie of all time, which might surprise you! 

Every week this year, we've had the opportunity to speak with Mayor Jyoti Gondek about the issues facing Calgary. As 2022 comes to a close, we sat down for an extended conversation with Mayor Gondek to look back at her first full year in office.