Alberta at Noon

We spend the hour marking Remembrance Day by hearing your stories about who you're remembering today. 

Today's show is all about an effort to try to protect YOU from getting seriously sick. The federal government has started a committee focused on preventative health services. A doctor from Calgary is leading it and Dr. David Keegan spends the hour with us answering your questions. 

If the late-stages of the weekend have you dreading the work week ahead, you might have a case of the "Sunday Scaries". Snanna Virk, an Alberta-based mental health coach, takes your calls and questions.

Nintendo has remade and rereleased one of its most famous Zelda games and we're going to spend the hour remembering games you dumped the most hours into.

Food is really expensive these days. We've been talking about it for years and we know you're doing what you can to extend the life of the food you have. We want to hear about your food storage techniques.

The democrats dominated the US midterms last night. They flipped the House and the Senate, and that means Donald Trump has been weakened but he still has the executive powers that come with the presidency. So what do you hope happens next?

A newly proposed electoral map could add four more ridings and heavily shift boundaries across the province. We look at the controversial changes and ask how they might impact your community in the next election.

Alberta has officially scrapped its seasonal time change. We look at how darker mornings and lighter evenings are impacting daily routines and local businesses across the province.

Just in time for Halloween, we are opening the phone lines for your spookiest, unexplained encounters. The owners of Banff Canmore Ghost Walks join us to talk all things supernatural.

A new federal bill aims to create national regulations for online gambling advertisements, but Alberta is pushing back. We explore the political debate and ask how the constant flood of betting commercials is impacting you.

Do you have a basement full of forgotten treasures? After a local family found a small fortune in old trading cards, we explore the wild world of collectibles with a personal property appraiser and a retro shop owner.

As fashion changes and workers head back to the office, what exactly is appropriate to wear? Mount Royal University human resources professor Christian Cook joins us to discuss modern workplace dress codes and how rules are shifting.

Now that the ballots for last week's referendum have been counted, and you've had a chance to catch your breath, we want to hear what you want to see next from our provincial government.

We're pulling out our pens and our paper doing an hour on writing by hand. If you still write letters, or keep a journal or bring to-do lists around with you, we want to hear why.

A new McMaster University study shows ultraprocessed foods can negatively affect your brain. Registered dietitian Dana Olstad joins the show to discuss what counts as ultraprocessed and how you can make healthier swaps at the grocery store.

From raccoons in the garbage to moose in the backyard, wildlife sightings are becoming more common. We speak with author Dan Werb about his new book on urban animals and hear your wildest city encounter stories.

The initial referendum results are in, with Alberta voting to remain in Canada. Political science professor Jared Wesley joins us for a conversation about what happens next.

The leaves are falling and the seasons are changing. Horticulturist and gardening expert Jim Hole answers your questions about fall yard cleanup, from raking to prepping your garden for the snowy months ahead.

Mount Royal University political scientist Lori Williams joins host Andrew Brown to answer your last-minute questions before you head to the polls.

Ottawa just announced a new rebate program to help Canadians install heat pumps. But do they actually hold up against Alberta's freezing winters? Calgary HVAC expert Justin Giroux joins host Andrew Brown to answer all your questions about heat pumps, furnaces, and AC units.

The UCP government is inserting itself into city politics again. This time the focus is on Edmonton's zoning rules for infill housing. Do you live in a neighbourhood that is being or has been densified? What do you think about the provincial government getting involved in those decisions?

Mashed potatoes, stuffing, or green bean casserole? Chef Darcy Welsch from the Blue Flame Kitchen joins the show to talk about the best holiday sides, secret ingredients, and your family recipes.

How are you dealing with high fuel prices?

We analyze Alberta referendum questions 8 and 9 with constitutional lawyers Gerard Kennedy and Geoffrey Sigalet. Question 8 is : "Do you support the government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to allow provinces to opt out of federal programs that intrude on provincial jurisdiction such as health care, education and social servic...

Wills and estates lawyer Victoria Jones joins us to take your calls and emails.