What are the carnival and midway rides that stand out from your youth? What story do you tell about the ride you remember?

How are higher interest rates affecting you and your family?

Have you had a pet in your life - past or present - that you'll never forget? Whether it was a childhood friend or an adult companion, we're taking your stories today on Alberta@Noon.

Have you been the victim of a scam? What did you learn from the experience?

Joanna Tschudy joins us for the hour to answer your gardening questions.

This fall, a new version of the US reality show "The Bachelor" is set to debut. This season's twist: the new bachelor is a 71 year old grandfather. Obviously not every single senior gets the reality TV treatment, but for millions of Canadians over 60, it is a familiar story. Today's question: how do you find connection, intimacy, and love - as you age?

Have you ever had to give up a pet? Why did you have to and what was the experience like?

Swifties across the country were crossing their fingers hoping for access to Taylor Swift concert tickets today. What lengths have you gone to get to a must-see show?

Is it time to introduce new regulations on sports betting ads in Canada?

How are delays in Alberta's court system affecting you? What's behind the issue and what are the possible solutions?

What are you making for dinner on these hot summer nights?

There are so many stereotypes about different generations - what are the common misconceptions and misunderstandings that people have about your generation?

From drought to downpours. How's your garden?

A medical clinic in Calgary has told its patients that it will move to a paid membership model. Health Canada says it's a violation of the Canada Health Act. What do you think?

With two historic Alberta radio frequencies being taken off the air last week, we talk about the future of AM radio in this province and take your calls. Alan Cross and Marty Forbes join us to talk about the past, present and future of the AM dial.

Does it matter to you if Canadian news disappears from social media? What do you make of the dispute over bill C-18?

Renters and landlords across the province are grappling with price hikes and increasing costs. How have increased costs affected you?

What's the right response to homeless encampments in Alberta?

Would cutting back on international students help Canada's housing crunch?

It has been hot - the hottest July on record. This has changed so many facets of our lives, including how we build and renovate. So what are you doing in your house to stay cool?

Today we're taking your stories about the teacher you'll never forget. How did your most memorable teacher make a difference in your life?

How much are you willing to spend on a wedding?

Are you going to be able to retire when you want to? Or will you be delaying retirement?

Kath Smyth joins us to answer your gardening questions.

Do you know someone who has a surprising background, a hidden talent, or a history that you wouldn't expect?

Gardening expert Jim Hole joins us to answer your questions.

Researchers continue to work on finding effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Do reports of new breakthroughs give you hope?

What a season. So dry and hot. Then this rain that fell like a god send. Now the smoke. Your garden and your trees may be reacting to the unusual weather. So Gerard Fournier has come into studio to answer all your questions

The province has taken over control of laboratory services from Dynalife after complaints about poor service and long delays. Is this the right decision?

In the middle of a long hot dry spring, what difference will the rain make?

The season for summer camps is ending. Whether you went for a week or a month, whether you hiked or played trumpet or learned about your culture - what are your stories of the lasting impact of camp.

Horticulturist Jim Hole answers your end of season gardening questions.

Why do some men find it so hard to make and maintain friendships? What can be done to solve the issue?

When wildfires ripped through Australia in 2019, Andrew Stewart says many Canadian crews came to help. This summer, he's come to Alberta. So what's behind that brotherhood and sisterhood of firefighters. Today - your stories of why you help fight wildfire.

Last week US regulators approved the sale of lab grown chicken. That means it's meat grown from real chicken cells, but never was part of a live animal. Tastes like chicken without having been one. So there's no beaks, no feathers and no slaughtering, but you have to be ok eating something made in a lab. It'll still be years until it's actually on store shelves. Fish made that way is also being developed and then there will be beef. But would you buy it? Can you see the case for it?

Where do you get your news? Will content restrictions imposed by Meta and Google change how you consume news?

When you think back on that first home you bought, what were the mistakes you made? Spend too much? Too little? Bought in the wrong location? We hear from you about what you learned from buying your first house.

It's extremely dry out there. That might be causing your plants some stress.

Tens of thousands of Northwest Territories residents are on evacuation notice as wildfires continue to burn throughout the territory. Judy Aldous and Loren McGinnis are in studio taking your calls and emails for a special three-hour show.

What do you make of what's happening in Russia right now? What do you want to know about the conflict and how we got to this point?

Arborist Gerard Fournier joins us for the hour to take your calls and questions.

In the first half hour, we take your calls on the federal government's new clean energy regulations and Alberta's response. In the second half hour we're joined by Jim Hole to take your gardening calls.

We're joined by gardening expert Joanna Tschudy to take your calls and questions.

What makes us nostalgic and why is nostalgia such a powerful force in our lives?

Judy Aldous and Loren McGinnis host a two-hour special for Alberta and the Northwest Territories as wildfires threaten Yellowknife and other northern communities.

Psychologist Dr. Sheri Madigan joins us to take your calls on managing screen time with kids.

How are you dealing with the high temperatures?

We talk to writer Diablo Cody about her award-winning Broadway adaptation of Alanis Morrisette's 1995 album Jagged Little Pill.

What did your dad do when you were younger that mortified you at the time - but you can appreciate today? Comedian Steve Patterson joins us to take your calls.

New research suggests that non-financial rewards - such as "employee of the month" plaques - can actually cause more problems for employers and employees than anticipated. What motivates you in the workplace and what kinds of rewards to you want to receive from your employer?

On today's two part show, we start with a conversation about the province's moratorium on renewable energy approvals - we are joined by Andrew Leach from the University of Alberta and Emma Graney from the Globe and Mail. In the second part of the show, arborist Gerard Fournier answers your tree questions.

Are you able to make ends meet when it comes to housing? How do we make progress on affordable housing in Alberta?

San Francisco is experimenting with "robotaxis" on city streets. Is this something you'd like to see where you live?

What are the meals that save you during the school year?

On today's Alberta@Noon, we provide an update on the fires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.

There's contentious debate in Edmonton over a suite of changes to the city's zoning bylaws. What do you want your neighbourhood to look like in the future and who should get to decide?

Joanna Tschudy from the Calgary Horticultural Society joins us in studio to answer your questions.

Dr. Stephen Freedman, a pediatric emergency physician at the Alberta Children's Hospital, joins us in studio for the hour to take your questions on E. coli.

We talk to two political strategists about this weekend's Conservative convention in Quebec City.

As the toxic drug crisis continues - why has it been so difficult to stop this tragedy?

Will the advent of new artificial intelligence tools help or harm students in post-secondary classrooms?

What are the biggest misconceptions when it comes to living with an eating disorder? Dr. Lara Ostolowsky from the University of Alberta and author Sheri Segal Glick join us for the hour.

What needs to be done to curb teen vaping?

We talk to Alberta hikers about why they love to go outside and hike.

We take a look at both the pros and cons of carbon capture technology - looking at the potential risks and the potential rewards.

We are hearing your stories about life with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD. It's the most common cause of developmental disability in Canada. Today on the program - what's the one thing you want others to know about FASD? If you're looking for help because you're concerned about FASD you can visit CanFASD.ca and fasdfamilylife.ca.

Judy's full interview with Kendall Kozakewich, a 28-year-old woman with FASD.

If you're a perfectionist - where did it land you? What's it like for you trying to be perfect? Did it work? Or did it hinder you? Social psychologist and author Thomas Curran is our guest today to talk about perfectionism.

India is now warning its citizens to not visit Canada. This is on the heels of allegations made by the Canadian Prime Minister that India was involved in the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia. Today - what do you make of this and what do you want to know? We're joined by Michael Kugelman. He's the director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington DC.

Will Calgary's new housing strategy help make housing more affordable and accessible?

We're asking you about your pensions today. The provincial government has released a report on the possibility of leaving the CPP and establishing an Alberta Pension Plan. We want to hear what you think. We're joined by CBC Calgary's Jason Markusoff and Globe and Mail reporter and columnist Kelly Cryderan.

What does get you into the theatre? Do you want to go to a film festival? See a blockbuster? CBC pop culture columnist Rad Simonpillai is here to take your calls.

Today we want to hear your stories about being a first responder. We're going to tell you about an organization that's setting up in Alberta to offer support to our first responders. We have two guests for the hour. Mo Shaukat is president of Boots on the Ground Peer Support for First Responders in Alberta, and Dave McLennan is the founder of Boots on the Ground in Ontario.

We talk to teachers and parents about how the first few weeks of the school year have gone.

A Nazi soldier got a standing ovation in the House of Commons last week. And now the Speaker of the House has resigned. We're going to cover this story from several angles for the next hour. We're joined by Mount Royal University political scientist Duane Bratt, and David Marples, a professor of Russian and East European History at the University of Alberta.

What kinds of challenges have you had to deal with when it comes to bringing your family to Canada? Immigration lawyer Jatin Shory joins us for the hour.

How is your search for a family doctor going?

What impact do rising tensions between Canada and India have on your life? If you have family in India that wants to immigrate - or if you want to visit your family in India - what's this been like for you?

Next week, Albertans will be able to book appointments for RSV, flu, and Covid vaccines. What do you want to know about the latest vaccines? Dr. Lynora Saxinger joins us for the hour to take your calls and questions.

What's behind high prices at the grocery store? How are your Thanksgiving plans changing because of food costs?

Have you chosen not to have children? What factors went into that decision? Author Maria Coffey joins us for the hour.

What will a new minor hockey dressing room policy mean for teams and players across the country?

We talk to authors Cherie Dimaline and David A. Robertson about writing novels for young adults.

Jon Allen, a former Canadian ambassador to Israel, joins us to answer your questions about the situation in Israel and Gaza.

Edmonton is the most recent city to grapple with how to make housing more affordable and available. Without endless sprawl. The city has drafted a new bylaw which, if passed, would allow for higher density in all residential areas, most of the time. What do you think of the new zoning bylaw?

Have you taken a DNA test? What did DNA testing reveal to you about your health and your family?

The pension debate heats up. What do you need to know before you decide?

What you want others to know about your life as a working mother? Our guest today decided that the best way to explain and explore what her life as a working mom is like would be through art. She's not a working artist. She's a mom with a job but she's started a project called "Working Mother Experience," an online exhibit of art by others like her.

Is it time to consider new regulation for short-term rentals? What should that look like? What has your experience been like with short-term rentals like AirBNB?

Has your car been stolen recently? Sid Kingma with the Equite Association joins us for the hour to take your calls.

What do think people should know about the foster and kinship care system in Alberta?

If you are a fast talker, we want to hear from you. What's that like? Have you tried to change?

It's been almost 3 weeks since Hamas attacked southern Israel. And about as long since Israel started retaliating. Thousands of people have died. The United Nations is calling on Hamas to release the hostages it continues to hold. And the UN is appealing for a humanitarian pause in the fighting to deliver food and other supplies to hundreds of thousands of civilians displaced in the Gaza strip. There is growing concern about how the conflict is affecting Albertans. If that's you - tell us how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting your relationships here.

For 15 years - Rick Mercer travelled the country. He sledded down an icy road in BC in a homemade luge, went skinny dipping with Bob Rae, ziplining with Jann Arden, he had burgers with Jean Chretien. Rick has written a memoir about all this. It's called Rick Mercer - the Road Years, and today he is our guest

Today on the program, we want to hear why you willingly make yourself scared. What do you do - and what's the feeling you get from freaking yourself out?

With the federal Liberals carving out an exemption for home heating oil, what does the future of the carbon tax look like?

what rights should parents have when it comes to the pronouns their kids use? The pronoun debate is coming to Alberta politics this weekend, when the UCP has its annual meeting. There's a motion up for deabte - it says Alberta Parents should have to give written consent before a teacher can use a new pronoun for a child. What do you think?

Have you taken a flight recently? What was the experience like? We're joined by the CBC's Kyle Bakx and aviation expert John Gradek for the hour to take your calls.

What has the world of online dating been like for you?

How are you cutting corners to deal with the high cost of living?

Is a heat pump in your future? We take your calls and questions about heat pumps.

Health care delivery in Alberta is about to change. Premier Danielle Smith has announced plans to dismantle Alberta Health Services as we know it, and create four new bodies to oversee healthcare. Is this the fix the health care system needs?

What are the comfort foods that you turn to when you need a satisfying meal or a delicious desert? Our foodies Phil Wilson and Karen Kho join us in studio for the hour.

If you have a disability, have you tried to travel recently? What has your experience been like?

With cost of living challenges affecting people across Alberta, we ask you - are you still dining out at restaurants?

Are you making a living wage? Are you a business owner who is trying to pay a living wage? We want to hear your thoughts on the cost of living in Alberta and the amount of money you need to make to get by.

Author Eve Rodsky joins us to talk about the ways that household responsibilities are divided in families - and the ways that the "chore gap" can manifest itself in households.

Former politician Preston Manning was given a job: review the pandemic response and suggest how Alberta can respond better if there's another one. His report came out this week, and it recommends changing the rules so that the premier and cabinet have the last word on future crises. And it would be almost impossible to close schools. What do you want the province to now do with this report?

Baker and television personality Anna Olson joins us for the hour to take your calls.

What are the memorable conversations that you've had with complete strangers?

For years, nurse practitioners have been asking for the ability to set up their own practices and bill the government for that work. With the province granting nurse practitioners that ability this week, where should those nurse practitioners fit into the primary care system in Alberta?

Climate scientist David Keith joins us in studio for the hour to take your calls and questions.

How are you planning to give holiday gifts this year?

Would charging for carry-on luggage - and making checked luggage free - make life easier for passengers and airlines?

Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa is infringing on provincial jurisdiction with its attempts to decarbonize the electricity grid by 2035, saying Albertans would pay a huge price for it. Federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault, meanwhile, says Smith's political rhetoric is just that - rhetoric. As Alberta and Ottawa squares off again, what are your thoughts?

Is giving to charity an option for you these days? If you are, how do you decide where to give?

More young adults than ever are living with their parents. Would you ever do this? We're talking about multigenerational households, and the reasons you've decided to make this your household.

Today we're talking about tipping culture. Is it out of control? How do you decide when you'll tip and how much?

Are you a member of the growing group of people that just can't wait for Rebecca Yarros' next book? Is the romance-fantasy combo - or romantasy - your thing? Are you into another style of fantasy or science fiction? Today we want to hear about it.

If you've recently retired or lost your job, what has it been like to rediscover yourself and rethink your self-identity? Authors Trish Exton-Parder and Corinne Wilkinson join us in studio.

The federal government is introducing a new cap on oil and gas emissions. Is this the right move?

Who are the role models in your life that you look up to?

The new federal dental plan is rolling out. Starting next week, middle to low income seniors over the age of 87 should be able to sign up for the new federal dental plan. The rest of the program will be rolled out over 2024. Ultimately, 9 and a half million Canadians will get access to these benefits. At a cost of 13 billion dollars, it's the largest investment in dental care in Canadian history. Will this new dental plan help you?

How do you make your long distance parenting arrangement work?

Cars and trucks in Alberta, new and used, are the most expensive in the country. So what's this meant for you? What are the lengths you've gone to in order to keep your vehicle alive? What have you changed about your life to be able to afford one?

It's Blitz Day live from the CBC lobby, and we wanted to hear your stories of an act of kindness that you will never forget. Tell us a story, and our guest Justine Giles will sing you a song.

We talk to a pair of Santas about their work and some of the weirdest gift requests they've received from kids.

When Medicare was created, a few things were left out. One of those being dental care which is being partly fixed though the new national dental care program launched last week. The other is prescription drugs. About 10 per cent of Canadians have no coverage for prescription drugs and another 10 per cent are under insured. Pharmacare is supposed to address that by providing free prescription drugs to all. The plan was to have legislation around pharmacare in place by the end of this year. Do you have drug coverage? Do you want pharmacare to go ahead? We want to hear your thoughts.

This is time of year when you're probably planning your menus for the coming holidays, stocking up on the ingredients, maybe even sourcing out your turkey. Today, take a moment to tell us about your plans. What is the one holiday meal or dish you always cook?

We talk to Sarah Chan and Jhenifer Pobliano, the editors of a new writing anthology looking at life in middle age.

We've seen an election campaign, big changes in health care, debates over pension plans and energy regulations, and legal fights between the province and the feds. It's been a busy year, so how much do you remember?

The federal government wants to see everyone driving a zero emissions vehicle by the year 2035 but Premier Smith says the policy will lead to massive increases in the cost of vehicles and utility bills, vehicle rationing, long wait lists, And an increase in costs to business owners. Are you ready to buy an electric vehicle? Is the federal policy too ambitious from your perspective?

More than 580-thousand property owners in Calgary will begin receiving their 2024 Property Assessment Notices. In Edmonton, those notices will be mailed out in mid-January. When you open your package, you might be in for a bit of a surprise, because property taxes are going up by quite a bit more than we've grown used to.

Homeless encampments across central Edmonton are being torn down this week. Just this week alone, makeshift shelters at four camps were removed by city workers and police. These actions have left people sharply divided. The city says the camps are too dangerous to remain standing, pointing to several recent encampment fires. Advocates for homeless people say taking them down puts encampment residents at risk. Today, we're asking you to weigh in. What should be done to deal with homeless encampments? What is the best way to balance concerns about community and resident safety with the needs of the unhoused?

It's our new year's book phone-in. Tell us what you are reading and who else might like it. We are joined by Shelley Youngblut, the executive director of Wordfest, and Jacqueline Baker, an author and professor of creative writing at MacEwan University.

It's one of those things we tend to put off. An Angus Reid poll from last year suggests that half of Canadians don't have a will. You might be thinking it's expensive, it's complicated and you're probably too young anyway. Today, we're asking: do you have a will and what's holding you back from getting one?

How are you managing your debt load? What successes and struggles have you had when it comes to paying down debt?

Diploma exams are required in a dozen Grade 12 classes. Students have to write at least two if they want to get their high school diploma and the tests are worth 30 per cent of their final grade. We want to know your thoughts. Is it too much to leave to the mercy of one high stakes exam? Do you see value in these standardized tests?

With temperatures well into the -30s across Alberta over the next few days, it’s a time when people often wind up needing or giving help. It could be help for a neighbour or a stranger; in the woods or right in the heart of a city; a lifesaving act or something small. What are those wintery moments where you’ve come to someone’s aid? Or perhaps someone jumped into action for you. Do frigid moments like these help bring us together?

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of kicking off a home improvement project only to realize, you're in way over your head. Maybe you're just about to get a project underway. What has you stumped? We're joined by Bryan Baeumler to get your questions answered.

What do you think the key is to solving homelessness in our communities? What would you like to see happen next? Our guests today are: - David Berger, former Deputy Executive Director, Boyle Street Community Services - Christine Davies, Permanent Supportive Housing Supervisor at Niganin (an Indigenous led charity that provides shelter and supportive housing) - Judith Gale from Bear Clan Beaver Hills House, a group of volunteers who go out to help people living on the streets in Edmonton - Jason Nixon, Alberta's Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services

Former premier Rachel Notley is stepping down as the leader of the Alberta NDP. What is her legacy in Alberta?

Today, we look at the supports that exist for helping newcomers to Canada, and where the holes in the system are. We have experts in the field, those who have lived it and asked you if we are doing enough to help people settle.

At the height of the pandemic, Ottawa handed out loans to small businesses struggling to survive. Now, the deadline to repay those loans is here. Do you own a small business? Did you get one of these federal pandemic loans? Have you been able to pay it back?

Does your partner's snoring keep you up at night? You can always move to another room or wear earplugs if your partner snores. But what if something else is keeping you from getting a good night's sleep? How can you fix it? We are listening your sleep deprived stories today, and getting some tips from an expert in the field.

What do your scars say about you? What story do they tell?

Premier Danielle Smith will sit down for a conversation with fired Fox News host Tucker Carlson at an event in Calgary this week. Is this the right decision?

Just over 13 hundred family doctors agreed to take part in the online survey done for the AMA just last week. Vast majority of them say they concerned about the financial viability of their practices. Estimates from the provincial government show that at least 600 thousand Albertans don't have access to primary care. If you are a family doctor, we want to hear your perspective and your idea for solutions. If you're the patient, can you get the primary health care are you need?

Canada's immigrant population is soaring. In Calgary, the surge has put pressure on infrastructure and service delivery, from the housing market to health care. Without critical supports in place for newcomers, is it time to reconsider immigration levels? Would you recommend a move to Canada to family and friends abroad? At a live town hall event, host Judy Aldous explored these questions and more with a panel of five immigration experts.

AI is all around us. It autocorrects your texts and you can use it to create an email to colleagues, but AI generated images and videos are also threatening to disrupt our elections with fake information. When you encounter AI, what's that been like? Have you used it? Have you been fooled by it?

It's a moment you never want to think about - there is an accident or an illness. Something takes away your ability to make decisions about your money or medical decisions. In Alberta - the financial decisions are made by someone who's been made enduring power of attorney and medical and other personal decisions through your personal directive. Have you been appointed power of attorney? What was your experience like?

New bylaws governing the use of single-use items are now in effect in Edmonton and Calgary. Are you on board with these bylaws - and is this the right approach to help reduce paper and plastic waste?

Have you found the childcare you need and can afford? We used to hear of parents paying 70 or even 100 dollars a day. Under the new federal provincial program, fees are supposed to be dropping to an end goal of 10 dollars a day. As the parent, what are you paying?

It will affect their medical treatment, their use of pronouns at school and their participation in sports. Today, we're talking about Alberta's sweeping new policy for transgender and non binary youth, and we want to know your thoughts.

People are noticing that thrifting has gotten more expensive. Value Village is under the spotlight this week, with reports of marking up items coming into question. We wanted to know if you thrift and if you are finding the deals that you used to find?

It snowed and rained a bit this weekend, but we know it'll take much more than a few days of precipitation to change things. Alberta is in what's called stage 3 of drought. Stage 4 is when it starts to affect how we all live and work. Do you live in an area where the drought is bad? What will it mean for you if it continues?