The Morning News with Gord Gillies & Sue Deyell

Just when you thought the issue had been settled - it's back! Fluoride in our drinking water. We talk to Dr. Robert Dickson of Safe Water Calgary on the 'No' side.

What should you do if you come upon a Grizzly bear or a Wolf in the wild? Stay back and call it in. Alberta Park Ecologist John Panczkowski explains why.

The continued growth in artificial intelligence means Canada needs to up its game on Cyber Security. David Masson of Darktrace explains the risks of not doing that and what we all should be doing to protect ourselves.

Alberta's first 3D crosswalk will be tested out in the city of Beaumont. Mayor John Stewart explains how it works and how he hopes it helps save lives.

Finally, the Stamps are off to Ottawa to take on the Redblacks. Colour commentator Greg Peterson sets the stage for what he believes will be a Calgary win.

We look at the impact of $60 million of budget cuts at City Hall. Ward 3 Councillor Jyoti Gondek joins us to talk about how many city workers will be laid off and whether it's just the first round of layoffs.

Entrepreneur Brett Wilson came out swinging at economists who question the value of a new Event center and arena. Wilson says it's crucial for the future of Calgary when it comes to creating a new 'vibe' for tourism.

Many Calgarians are worried it's not the right time to spend money on an event center and costs could balloon out of control. The man in charge of building it, Michael Brown, vows to bring it in on budget.

And finally, advice for parents who want to help their adult children buy a home. Financial educator Kelley Keehn says you need to make sure your plan doesn't set back your retirement.

Sue is on holidays this week and she's missing some big stories. Up first, Calgary city council will get details on a potential new event centre and arena partnership with the Calgary Flames. Councillor Jeff Davison helped guide the talks and believes it's a good deal. We'll find out why and how he can balance between spending millions there,  while cutting city services to balance the budget.

Recent homicides and other attacks in the Northeast have people on edge and that's led to a town hall on violence. We talk to Ward 5 Councillor George Chahal about what he hopes it can accomplish.

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Lori Delf and Heidi Turnbull join us to talk about life after working in the oilpatch. Lessons on how they turned their dream of a clothing company into reality.

Finally, do you know what someone looks like when they are drowning? Kelly Carter of the Lifesaving Society of Alberta says it's not what you expect. He explains what to look for and what to do next to save a life.

Gord and Sue begin with a look at US politics. Global News' Jackson Proskow talks about a heatwave in D.C., celebrations of the moon landing and of course - President Trump scrapping with his critics.

Telus Spark is the place to be for space nuts these days. Ray Bielecki is an aerospace educator and he reflects on the Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago and how it still inspires today.

You can't miss them on the pathways these days -- Lime e-scooters. Lime manager Nate Currey explains how they work and then we both take them outside for a spin!

Speaking of getting outside, Rancho Relaxo has a special weekend planned for weed 'enthusiasts'. Juli Gillies tells us about a retreat near Rocky Mountain House where you learn everything you need to know about cannabis.

Finally, we talk to the manager of the Shell service station in Lac La Biche.  Moe and his staff have been nominated for having the best bathroom in the country which includes a chandelier.

Sue and Gord begin with a look at the future of the Green Line LRT in Calgary. Doug Vaessen sets the scene as city council will consider a number of options next Monday.

Constable Andrew Fairman joins us with an update on impaired driving stats in Calgary. Have the tougher drunk driving laws led to more arrests for drinking or marijuana impairment? 

Two groups joined us to talk about some of the brightest young minds in the world. Vas Taras talked about undergraduate students coming here from around the world for the X-Culture Global Symposium and Dr. Gina Cherkowski profiled the Edgemakers summer camp for STEM students.

Finally, upgrading your backyard with some the latest high tech help. Erin Lawrence joins us from techgadgets.com with special lighting, a biolite firepit and a robot lawn mower!

Gord and Sue begin with a look at the newest access into Inglewood. Structural engineer Evan Fer explains how a temporary bridge will enable workers to build another landmark passage into one of Calgary's oldest communities.

Erin Gregory, lead historian at Canada's Space and Aviation Museum in Ottawa talks how Canada played a big role in the moon landing and will continue to do so in the future.

After years of controversy, the Drop In Centre will finally open a shelter for homeless people in the Northeast at the site of a former hotel.  Sandra Clarkson of "the D.I." explains how they were finally able to make it work with support from the surrounding community.

Groundbreaking research continues at the U of C that could one day lead to new ways to repair damaged hearts. Dr. Paul Kubes explains how the discovery of a new cell could open the doors to some amazing new treatments. 

Finally, Gord reflects on watching the moon landing all those years ago and what happened to his dream to become an astronaut.

Once again Sue and Gord fill the podcast with memories from the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong stepping foot on the moon. The U of C’s Mahadia Ibrahim shares insights of what that moment meant to the world and what the future holds for space travel.

Andrew Obrecht joined us to talk about a collaborative effort to help up and coming chefs, entrepreneurs and culinary students. He explains how Culinary Coworking creates a space to grow a business or career without running up huge debt.

The Travel Lady joins us with her views on vacationing in the Dominican Republic. Lesley Keyter says an alarming number of mysterious deaths has many people wondering if it’s a safe place to go. 

Finally, making dreams come true.  Melanie Teed-Murch from Toys R Us Canada introduces us to Lily, a little girl suffering from a serious illness.  She’s been granted a shopping spree at the Sunridge store as part of a partnership with Starlight Children’s foundation.

Gord and Sue begin with a look at a couple of big political stories. Duane Bratt joins us from MRU to talk about Justin Trudeau's Stampede visit to Calgary and the latest on the ongoing investigation into the 2017 UCP leadership race.

Global's Mike Armstrong joined us to talk about his documentary 'The Moon Landing and the Maple Leaf; profiling Canada's many roles in helping land a man on the moon 50 years ago.

U of C Professor Mary Reid joins us to talk about planting trees to combat climate change. The journal 'Science' concludes we could win the fight if we planted a trillion trees worldwide.

Doug Vaessen joined us with the  Calgary Stampede reaction to horse deaths at the Chuckwagon races. Tragically, 6 animals had to be euthanized at the event this year.

And finally, Dr. J had some advice on how to rest your feet after dusting off the cowboy boots for another year.

Sue and Gord begin with Tsuu T'ina Chief Lee Crowchild who is opposed to the Springbank Dam flood prevention option. We find out why and what it would take to get support for any flood mitigation plan.

Global's Doug Vaessen has the latest on a chuckwagon collision at the Calgary Stampede that claimed the life of a horse. While it looks like Driver Chad Harden will be banned for life because of his role in the incident, there are more calls for stronger safety measures.

Physiotherapist Brandon Thome also joined us to talk about what we all can learn from monitoring concussion injuries in rodeo.

We had a tribute to Nomi Whalen who passed away at the age of 87. The larger than life personality conducted more than 6000 weddings in her career and was a strong supporter of many charities in Calgary with her husband, broadcaster Ed Whalen.

And finally, we'll check in with Couch Potatoe Brett Megarry to see if there's anything worth checking out at the movies.

Gord and Sue begin the podcast with a special series looking at supervised consumption sites in cities across Alberta, asking why the provincial government has put funding on hold for the controversial clinics and just how serious the issue is in Lethbridge.

Several federal ministers and officials are in Calgary this week talking about diversifying the economy. We'll hear what they think is the best way to turn things around.

Just how important is the Calgary Stampede when it comes to our image? According to University of Calgary professor Aritha Van Herk, it's huge.  Why she says cities around the world would do anything for such a recognizable brand. 

It's being called a first in Canada - a neighborhood built for seniors living with dementia. We hear how the village will be a place where residents are free to enjoy their surroundings in a safe and secure setting.

Finally, timely advice if you're about to head out on summer vacation. Vishnu Singh joins us from the AMA with reminders on protecting your home while you're away.