The Morning News with Gord Gillies & Sue Deyell

Gord and Sue begin the show with some good news on the economic front. Minhas Brewery and Distillery in Calgary has expanded and they are hiring. And CEO Manjit Minhas (Dragon's Den) believes this is a perfect time for entrepreneurs in Alberta.

People are lining up to climb Mount Everest and many are dying. We talk to Alan Hobson about what's going on there now, 22 years after he made the summit of the world's tallest peak. 

From hockey prospect to spectrometer star, Sean Krakiwsky of Nanalysis explains what a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance machine does and shares his brush with fame in L.A. and Wayne Gretzky.

If you go out in the woods today, steer clear of mama elk. Bill Hunt from Parks Canada says they can be extremely dangerous these days protecting their newborn.

And last but not least, Sue tours Moss post partum house with Paige Barlow to find out how they help moms with the arrival of a baby.

Sue and Gord begin a busy show with the big property tax story out of city hall. 770 CHQR's Aurelio Perri explains what council failed to do to help small businesses and business owner Paul Gibney describes just how tough it is.

We have two stories involving how to get around in Calgary. Dr. Tish Doyle-Baker rates what it's like going for a spin on a Lime E-bike and Tony Churchill from the traffic safety department talks about the new traffic calming curbs that are popping up on streets all over town.

We met the new president of Mount Royal University and Dr. Timothy Rahilly outlined his vision for the future.

We also talked about future tourism with Shelly Grollmuss of Travel Alberta and an industry that pumps $8.5 billion into the economy.

Last but not least, the Calgary Fire Department needs a few good men and women. Katrina Holmquist explains what you need to have to make the cut.

David Akin joins Gord & Sue to discuss the possible political future for Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott.

Travis Fairweather provides an update on the High Level-area wildfires.

Calgary Roughnecks head coach Curtis Malawsky joines the show after winning the National Lacrosse League championship.

Chris Blaschuk with the City of Calgary discusses the future of Calgary and how Calgarians can form that future.

Jesse Lee of Western Canada High School reports back from the Canada Wide Science Fair.

And Dr. Ted Jablonski explains why women work better in warm environments.

Gord and Sue hosted their show from the streetside studio to kick-off Fun Friday’s.

They began with the best advice on how to survive allergy season. Pharmacist Amyn Kanji says there are lots of things you can do to get relief and even recommends frequent ‘rinsing’ of the nose.

President Donald Trump continues battling the Democrats as we look at U.S. politics this week. Global National’s Jackson Proskow also weighs in on the FAA relationship with Boeing Airlines when it comes to those grounded Max airplane.

The 2018 Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders hope to defend their title at home this year. Stamps legend and Hall of Famer Jon Cornish looks at what the team needs to do to make it two years in a row.

How about 100 years of creating great cowboy hats? Sue got a behind the scenes look at Calgary’s own Smithbilt Hats.

And Brett Megarry joins us from the Couch Potatoes for this week’s new movies.  He expects Aladdin to come out on top thanks to Will Smith’s portrayal of the genie in bottle.

Sue and Gord begin a jam-packed show with the latest developments in the High Level wildfire. Global News reporter Sarah Kraus describes how eerie it is traveling into an evacuated city and Travis Fairweather from Alberta Wildfire explains how firefighters are battling the blaze.

On the city front -- a warning from the transportation department about Crowchild Trail construction over the Bow River. Jeff Baird says there will be some new wrinkles you'll want to avoid if you can.

Also, Lincoln Julie from the pest control department explains what to do if your neighborhood is overrun with dandelions.

Could nuclear power be used to develop the oilsands and reduce Greenhouse gases? Duane Bratt says it might become an option one day. 

Finally, how buying a ticket on the Children's Hospital Lottery will help more kids smile. We'll meet Anika, the smiling face of the campaign, and Dr. Rob Harrop, the pediatric plastic surgeon who changed her life.

Gord and Sue begin with an update on the big story in Alberta - the High Level wildfire.  Global's Sarah Kraus is at one of the evacuation centers in La Crete.

What should you do if your neighbour doesn't cut their lawn? Kevin Leitch joins us from the community standards division at the City of Calgary with the answer.

She's back as the headliner for Calgary's Lady Ball Gala raising money for ovarian cancer research. We ask why Jessica Holmes believes laughter really is the best medicine.

Jacob Black joins us from ratesupermarket.ca with the latest rankings on the best credit cards to earn points.

Finally, new research into what created the Rocky Mountains. Stephen Johnston is a professor of Tectonics with the U of A with some groundbreaking research.

Sue and Gord begin the show with extensive reports on the massive wildfire threatening the community of High Level, Alberta. Mayor Crystal McAteer talks about the growing fear, how quickly residents evacuated and how the country is coming together to help. We also join Global News reporter Sarah Kraus in Slave Lake, Alberta to hear how residents there are opening their doors and hearts to the evacuees.

Global News Ottawa bureau chief Mercedes Stephenson joins us to talk about Canada-China relations when it comes to political prisoners.

We've got a great story about how a Calgary father is using his engine repair shop to connect with at risk youth.

And last but not least, a visit to the Gross Food Museum in Sweden. Would any of the offbeat Calgary Stampede midway munchies qualify to get in?

The Calgary Jewish Federation this week hosted 3,000 Calgary students at the 35th annual Holocaust Symposium. Sue talks with Liana Krygier Lapides about why having young people hear stories directly from survivors is still so important and relevant today. 

Did you know the caesar was invented right here in Calgary? Sue speaks with Daniel Boychuk, director of restaurants & bars at the Westin Calgary, where Walter Chell created the drink for the first time back in 1969.

The old adage goes that you can’t plant anything in the ground until after the May long weekend in Alberta. Sue checks in with Meryl Coombs, president of Spruce It Up Garden Centre, to see if that's fact or fiction, and to find out what the big gardening trends are this year.

And finally, Sue calls Gord, who took the day off after his big win at the annual White Hat Awards!

Gord and Sue begin the show with a big debate at city hall -- the best way to reduce single-use plastic and styrofoam. Ward 14 councillor Peter Demong says it should be businesses, not city council, that leads the way.

Our special series on Canada's Health Care system continues with a look at mental health. Global reporter Heather Yourex-West says people are falling through the cracks because of a patchwork approach across the country.

Tourism is a huge contributor to Calgary's economy and that's why the city honours the best in the service industry with a white hat. We profile the 57th annual Tourism Calgary White Hat Awards. 

And finally, she wears a black hat and is in the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame -- Terri Clark joins us to talk about her career which has been cranking out the hits for more than 20 years.

Gord and Sue begin the show with flood awareness as the spring rainy season is upon us. Sandy Davis from the City of Calgary explains what we all can do to be prepared for a flood emergency. Is the real estate market beginning to show some signs of growth?

We talk to longtime Calgary realtor Justin Havre about what you need to do to get a sale or a deal on a home.

We continue a special Global News series on Canada's health care system. Reporter Jeff Semple looks at the need for universal dental insurance across the country.

And finally, what to do if you come upon a baby animal or bird at this time of year. Andrea Hunt from the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society says doing the wrong thing can get you and the animal into a lot of trouble.