The Morning News with Gord Gillies & Sue Deyell

Gord & Sue were live from the Chuckwagon barns for today's show.

The Glass wagon family -- Jason & Brienne -- joined us to talk about taking the little ones on the road for the summer.

Mark Sutherland reflected on his win in Ponoka and the challenge in Calgary.

Defending champ Kurt Bensmiller joined us to talk about chasing the pack this year.

And Ray Mitsuing is hanging 'em up. He looked back at a storied career at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagons.

Sue and Gord begin with the life-saving actions by Ward 13 Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart. Over the weekend she found a young man near her home, unresponsive and laying on the ground. The former nurse administered Naloxone to him and it likely saved his life, telling us what we all can learn from the incident.

An Alberta company is about to unveil a refinery near Aldersyde that might just turn the recycling world upside. Don Allan from Cielo Waste Solutions says his company can transform landfill waste into high grade, renewable diesel fuel. 

ET Canada host Carlos Bustamente is in town for some Stampeding fun that will be part of their coverage this week. He talks about how he hopes to test some of the midway food while he's here. 

We also get an update to Stampede 2019 so far from Jennifer Booth and get the details on the 37th annual Cowboys versus Firefighters pole climb for charity at the Ranchman's.

Friday was all about the start of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! Gord and Sue spoke with parade marshal Amber Marshall about riding in the parade. Her horse is her co-star from her hit series Heartland.

The new president of the Calgary Stampede is chomping at the bit to get going. Dana Peers says it's a thrill of a lifetime.

He's been in the parade before but not on a horse. What's the view like from there for Premier Jason Kenney?

Country superstar Aaron Pritchett says he's a longtime veteran of Stampede fun performing and just having fun. This year he was tasked with judging the floats.

Scooter Korek joined us to talk about the 'Stranger Things' theme to the midway this year and Calgary Flames star Dillon Dube did his interview from the horse that wouldn't stand still.

Sue and Gord begin with the latest twist involving Calgary's Green Line LRT plans. Ward 8 Councillor Evan Woolley will ask council to 'pause' all expansion until a review can take place. 

Moving forward for the city, development plans on an event center. Ward 6 Counselor Jeff Davison says the Flames are now at the table with other stakeholders to see if a deal can be made that would include a new arena for Calgary.

Chamber of Commerce president Sandip Lalli joined us to talk about the Trans Mountain pipeline and pressing Ottawa to make sure it proceeds.

And we had two Stampede stories on Thursday: Jennifer Booth had tips on how to do the the greatest outdoor show on earth on a budget and Brenda Neufeld shared what life is like when one of your kids is part of the Calgary Stampede show band.

Gord and Sue begin with a look at a new urgent care clinic opening in northeast Calgary. Dr. Anmol Kapoor says the services they offer should ease pressure on ERs in Calgary hospitals.

Union members plan to picket outside the Foothills Hospital over the provincial government's Bill 9. AUPE president Guy Smith says they are concerned about what he describes as a "trampling" of workers rights.

The 2019 Calgary Stampede Grandstand show is called "Trailblazer" and we talk to the creative force behind it. Emmy Award winner Dave Pierce says it really is a showcase of local and international talent coming together.

Calgary Philanthropist Jim Gray says "80 is the new 65" and that's why he wants to honour the top seven over 70. Gray also describes how he hopes to take the program across the country as a way to recognized seniors in Canada.

Finally, how to survive the family summer vacation. Jody Robbins looks at it from the perspective of hosting family members in your home, as well as you being the one who arrives for a visit.

After three deadly incidents over the long weekend, Sue and Gord begin the podcast with a warning about water safety. Carol Henke of the Calgary Fire Department says the cold water in our rivers and lakes can lead to trouble in seconds.

Mercedes Stephenson joins us from Parliament Hill with a recap of Canada Day celebrations. Did the Prime Minister gain or lose votes with what many describe as his 'partisan' speech to the country?

The wet weather we've had recently could unleash a torrent of mosquitoes. Tadek Sampson from Buzz Boss says there are simple things we can do to avoid becoming a mosquito meal.

Finally, Lawrence Gervais joins us from the Metis Nation of Alberta to talk about an historic moment in their history. He talks about the significance of signing a self-government agreement last week with Ottawa.

The Canada Day long weekend is here and we're ready to celebrate! We check in with Teresa Byrne with Calgary Recreation to find out how to mark the nation's birthday in the city.

Councillors Gian Carlo Carra and Jeff Davison join us to discuss a fundraiser for the Alex Community Food Centre and the Foothills Burn Unit, including a pre-Stampede event on July 3 featuring the crew of the H.M.C.S. Calgary.

Debbie Wershler, president of Bowen Group, joined Sue to talk about the importance of the references you choose for your resume.

And Calgary Stampeders colour commentator Greg Peterson previews Saturday's Stamps-B.C. Lions game with both teams looking for their first win of the season.

Gord and Sue delve into the latest dust-up between China and Canada as we look at Beijing's decision to ban all Canadian meat imports. Global's David Akin joins us with the political fallout facing the Prime Minister and Alberta rancher Charlie Christie has the beef producers perspective. What an honour for hockey superstar Hayley Wickenheiser as she's named to the Hockey Hall of Fame. She joins us to share her favourite memories of an incredible career and how she's now training to become a doctor! Finally, the Canadian Country Music Awards are returning to Calgary in September. CCMA President Tracy Martin shares ideas on how local music fans can have an experience of a lifetime.

What can be done to make LRT crossings safer? After an alarming number of pedestrian fatalities, Gord and Sue look at what a city committee is recommending to improve safety. Ward 12 Councilor Shane Keating believes more money is needed for an awareness campaign and security measures at certain crossings. Alberta teachers are worried about job cuts. Greg Jeffrey from the ATA says the lack of student funding information coming from the province is setting off alarm bells. We'll find out why. Good news regarding the Crowchild trail expansion over the Bow river. Jeff Baird from the transportation department says the ramp from 10th avenue was completed ahead of schedule. We get an update on entire project. Cautious optimism as we head into Stampede week from a party perspective. Dave Howard of the Event Group says corporate Calgary is starting to have fun again while helping charities along the way. Finally, what it's like returning to earth after six months in space. Astronaut Robert Thirsk shares his perspective now that David St. Jacques safely returned from his record setting mission.

Gord and Sue took their show on the road Friday to the Calgary Zoo. The morning included learning why Conservation is the new focus, how species survival works when it comes to breeding programs, the many hoops you have to jump through to transport a lion across the border and an update on the Panda pregnancy watch.  Oh, and we also got a Couch Potato review of Toy Story 4.