Alberta at Noon

The federal government says it's prepared to put 6 billion dollars into getting more people into the skilled trades. Will this be money well spent?

Taking the wheel. This is the time of year that we often see people take their driver's test. We want to hear your stories about what happened when you took yours - pass or fail.

What are some of the best things you've been able to find at a thrift store?

A new Janet Brown poll conducted for CBC looks at opinions on separatism, political parties and leaders, and pipeline policies. Analysts Janet Brown and John Santos join us in studio for a conversation about their polling.

Should Canada follow the UK's lead and ban the next generation from smoking?

Mayor Andrew Knack of Edmonton and Mayor Jeromy Farkas of Calgary join us for the hour to take your calls and questions.

Should Alberta change its guidelines for breast cancer screening - and start screening at a younger age?

Is it time for Calgary to think about taking another run at a Winter Olympic bid for 2038?

A strike. Use of the notwithstanding clause. Unresolved issues in the classroom and lots of legislation. The Minister of Education takes your questions about education in the province.

How do you think groceries can become more affordable?

Fuel costs are up - way up. Airlines are cutting capacity and in some cases routes. Add to that a fuel surcharge. Meanwhile the federal government has cut its gas tax. How is all this affecting your travel plans this summer?

Premier Smith has now told columnist Rick Bell it's time - pun intended. It will be debated later this week. With Saskatchewan on permanent standard time and B.C. on permanent daylight saving time, does Alberta, sitting in between those 2 provinces, need to join in and stop the time changes?

The MOU between Alberta and the federal government has hit a snag. April 1 was the deadline on methane and the environmental assessment process, and there was a deal on both. However, the heavy lifting was on the industrial carbon price and the Pathways project, designed to sequester emissions. There seems to be a difference of opinion between government and industry. What do you think? Does the i...

Gardening expert Jim Hole joins us for the hour to take your calls and questions.

According to Stats Canada, overall crime in our province is trending down. Still, many say they don't feel safe. Are you one of them? Why don't you feel safe?

After Monday's byelections and a series of floor crossings, Mark Carney's Liberals have a slim majority in the House of Commons. How do you feel about how this happened and what should happen next?

What role should the Canadian military play in the world?

Should we rethink how we tip for goods and services?