Love takeout? How Earthware's return-for-reuse containers could revolution industry: Founder John MacInnes says business now expanding beyond Calgary

How Alberta power crisis created moment of collective coping: University of Windsor's Dr. Ben Kuo explains science behind individuals becoming community in trying times

Calgary Film Commissioner Luke Azevedo says Last Of Us put all eyes on city - and more projects coming: Trip to Emmy Awards opportunity to promote city's thriving industry (but we still need more skilled-workers in culture jobs). Shouts out Bow Valley College for educating next generation of workers, leaders

One For the Road Brewing on why interest in alcohol-free beer is exploding: Founder Graham Matheos says younger drinkers leading charge. Non-alcoholic drinks also taste better and marketed better.

Minister Mike Ellis says every Albertan should have received Saturday emergency alert on power usage: Public Safety and Emergency Services ministry explains how they work - and what you need to get them

Do court orders actually protect women from domestic violence?: Professor Doug King from Mount Royal University says they work in most cases but more funding needed to protect all. Calgary woman stabbed to death by estranged husband - who had previously violated no-contact orders.

Future of music festivals? Coachella to feature digital pop star Hatsune Miku: Music expert Eric Alper on how AI musicians come with all the songs but none of the drama?

Mental health and your elite youth athlete: Dr. Katherine Tamminen on why brain is just as important as body: Researcher from the kinesiology and physical education program has new piece in The Conversation on how we're now starting to investigate and talk more about the mental health of our elite youth athletes.

Why Kelowna country singer Dawson Gray wrote a song called 'Calgary'

Christina Applegate Connection: Hotchkiss Brain Institute's Dr. Sarah Morrow on how actress has us talking Multiple Sclerosis thanks to her appearance on Emmy Awards

By 2100, we may have to spend additional 142 days per year inside, says new study by University of Waterloo's Dr. Rebecca Saari 

True Calgarian: To save his son, Martin Bell is ready to climb mountains: Everest in the Alps Challenge raises money and awareness for brain tumour research. 

How ping pong, parking and good coffee inspire employees at Wood: Vice president Jason Westrup on how they're doing things differently 

Who could run the Alberta NDP next? University of Calgary's Dr. Lisa Young says with Rachel Notley stepping down, watch for these names - unless a wild card pops up

Blue Monday is "hogwash" - says Mount Royal University professor Dr. Dan Devoe

Elixir of Love perfect Valentine's Day outing from Calgary Opera. Plus - did you know you don't tell opera singers to "break a leg"?

Researcher says difference between tired, cranky and medically "burned out"

How do Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo polar bears survive deep freezes? Tiny ears, big paws

Radon detector can save you from cancer: In Alberta, 1 new case of radon-induced lung cancer every 23 hours

Road Rage: Did pandemic escalate street anger? Dr. Amanda Stephens from Australia's Monash University on how anger doesn't stop when we get in our cars

BC launches at-home screening program for cervical cancer. Dr. Gina Ogilivie says major step in preventative medicine.

Biking in -30 weather: Nic Robitaille on how layers and studs are key to biking in cold snap

'Cowboy' Cerrone talks about driving "safe coffin" at Nitrocross - Feb. 2-3 at GMC Stadium

Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate improves: Greg Kwong, CBRE Alberta Regional Managing Director, points to office-to-residential conversion program

 Barista Brian is a latte artist who creates portraits of celebrity faces

Room in your budget to see professional sports in 2024? Why Calgary is a different story

How many extracurricular activities are too many for your kids? University of Calgary postdoctoral research fellow Marissa Nivison explains

Keep Alberta Rolling explains how to work in "culture" jobs

Award winner says Alberta has given him a world of opportunities

What will Alberta's spring look like with 62 wildfires still burning in January?

Female Sport Summit: Speaker Lauren Rtichie encourages competitors to take care of mental game

Dating Sunday: Matchmaker Krystal Walter says Jan. 7 is perfect day to find love

AI Consciousness: Scientists Say We Urgently Need Answers

Making Snow In the Sunshine: Meet Winsport's "snow-making guru" Ian Newcombe 

How You Play a Role in Food Recalls: Dr. Jennifer Ronholm explains Canada's process

True Calgarian: Thipphakone Xaykasem whipped up litres of soup for a struggling family

Property Assessments: City Assessor Eddie Lee on review period

Ice, Ice, Baby: City of Calgary's Chris McGeachy on icy streets, sidewalks

Food writer and chef Jeff Miller says you can fall in love with fruitcake

Owner Ibrahim Abu-Ulbeh says exams prepare students for university

How To Drive In Fog? Slow down

Costco Canada sells gold bars: Why buy gold? Veteran gold dealer Jonathan Rose explains

Want to score in hockey? Use black tape, says neuro-opthalmologist Dr. Eric Gaier

Family influence key to women (like Sharon Lefebvre) entering STEM engineering jobs

Family influence key to women entering STEM engineering technology jobs

Alberta government responds to claim by Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs that centres could close

Heather Thomson from Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, says office-home relationship just starting

Franco Terrazzano, federal director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation, talks gas tax, beer tax and more

Psychology professor Dr. Dan Devoe from Mount Royal University talks science behind NYE resolutions

Birds are severely affected by NYE fireworks, says new research from University of Amsterdam's Bart Hoekstra

City of Calgary fireworks: Event coordinator Jonathan Radomski is a New Year's Eve expert

Ryan Couling Memorial Tournament honours Airdrie hockey player who died of cancer.

How To Saber Champagne on New Year's Eve by Knifewear "nerd" Nathan

MADD Canada president urges you to find safe ride home

Jock Wilson isn't sure about Sarah's holiday food choices

No snow major concern for farmers: Fourth generation farmer looking for 2024 precipitation

Investigative reporter and Calgarian Sue Craig named to the Order of Canada

Artistic director and stand-up comic Stu Hughes on big-night humour

Hot Dr. Pepper a beloved treat of generations past

Author Matthew Hutson on science behind NYE superstitions

Krystal Churcher, Chair of the Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs

Moshe Lander, economist, Concordia University

Zoe Hicks: Member of Canada's national baseball and softball teams looking to Olympics

Pursuit and Assessment of Happiness Can Be Self-Defeating examined expectations versus reality of 2000 NYE

Jock Wilson and Sarah Crosbie disagree on Christmas dinner key ingredients

Tyler agrees with Sarah that Mexican can mean a fantastic holiday dinner

Alberta children's hospitals are overwhelmed with sick kids suffering from flu, Covid and RSV

"NASA uses laser to send video of a cat named Taters over 19 million miles" spawns new cat chat

Producer Ryan O'Donnell takes on the beloved John McClane Christmas Eve story

Producer Ryan O'Donnell's two must-watch Christmas movies

Environment Canada expert also weights on what January 2024 will look like

Media psychologist Dr. Pamela Rutledge says better to watch cheesy holiday movies than scroll on your phone

Alykhan Velji Designs helps on design projects big and small

Sports Talk's Jock Wilson does not agree with cancelling end-of-game handshakes

Parachute Canada director on why you need a helmet for skating and sledding

David Ian Gray from Dig 360 talks Black Friday, Boxing Day and retail kindness

Co-op wine expert says Calgarians go wild for Christmas wine

Olivia wants to know Santa's Calgary schedule

Six-year-old Shelby calls QR Calgary's Santa to ask about elves

True Calgarian Alice Lam is passionate about bringing people together

Kendra Scurfield says Christmas Day is awesome time to ski at Banff Sunshine Village

Baseball superfan Robyn Alford celebrates 5 years in Okotoks

Banff's Spirit of Christmas is Canada's largest year-round Christmas store

"Slow and low' cooking tips with Lessons in Chemistry's food consultant Courtney McBroom

Willy Grant and her husband have a new tradition: A beautiful Christmas meal if you need one

Jonathan Weal, Director of Business Development with Southland, joins Jock Wilson to tell us how On-it Regional Transit will be shuttling Albertans to the Bow Valley over the holidays.

Brad Goddard, Director Alberta Beer: Alberta Small Brewers Association, on whether a change in Ontario will affect Alberta

Dr. Ferry de Kerckhove, Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa and Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, speaks with Angela Kokott to help us understand the calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. 

Dr. Daniel Skarlicki, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business with Angela Kokott.

John Redfern - President & CEO - Eavor (Ever) Technologies on Geothermal Energy with Angela Kokott

Britt Kubicz on winning the Hazel Gillespie Award for exceptional community service.

Louis Volante, Professor of Education Governance at Brock University, with Guest Host Angela Kokott.

Mark Ham, Alberta Film Commissioner with guest host Jock Wilson

Dr. Taslim Alani-Verjee, clinical psychologist with Silm Centre for Mental Health in Toronto

The Prophet 5 is an iconic synthesizer... being heard on tracks all throughout the 1980s like Michael Jackson's Thriller or The Eurythmic's Sweet Dreams. They can cost a small fortune, as they're no longer made... but that didn't stop former NAIT student Daniel Sayfullin from building one on his own. We find out how and why he made this on The Drive!

Summer may be winding down... but the threat of drowning still remains. Abby Fitzsimmons joined Ted Henley last year to share her harrowing story, and to remind us all the importance of knowing CPR - because it really and truly could save a life.

Sean Nicholson is a tourist from the UK, travelling here in Canada with his wife Karen and two teen daughters Milly and Daisy... and they were impacted by the power outage that shut down the Banff Gondola! Sean joined Ted to talk about the experience he and his family went through.

Following a lawsuit put against the Calgary Stampede, we ask - is the Stampede doing enough to protect children? Shelden Kennedy of the Protect Group joins us to discuss.

Canada launched a new First Home Saving's Account in an effort to get younger people saving and into the housing market... Doug Stuart, an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria joins us to tell us everything we need to know about the First Home Saving's Account!

Mila Wagner is a new Canadian... who joined Ted Henley on The Drive on July 4th, 2023 to share with us all her feelings about celebrating her FIRST Canada Day as a Canadian Citizen!

If you have ever collected a trading card... whether it's sports cards like hockey or baseball, Pokemon cards, Magic cards, you know what a pain organizing and sorting them can be! That's where Calgary-based company TCG Machines and Graeme Gordon comes in! This local company has built their own machines that do the sorting for you!

Bruce McCullough from The Kids in the Hall

Jason Leo Bantle is a Canadian Wildlife Photographer who has captured some INCREDIBLE sights in our country. He joins Ted Henley on The Drive to talk his latest shot from up north, and how you can help out with Earth Day!

This week on the Drive, we talked with Kids in the Hall cast member and writer of the rock-opera Superstar Kevin McDonald!

Justin (Grade 8) and Aaron (Grade 10) are 2 teenagers who are trying to inspire mid-high school students to take scientifically sound actions toward addressing climate change. We talked with Justin and Aaron about the Microbial Fuel Cell Challenge an interesting, new technique for producing reliable, clean electricity.

On this March 8th edition of The Drive Podcast: Starting off the show we are talking women in politics this International Women's Day. We talk with University of Calgary professor and political scientist Melanee Thomas about the explicit gender stereotyping in Canadian Politics. Up next, we're talking financial literacy with financial educator, Christa Mathews on the best way to talk to our kids about money. Lastly, we talk with Dr. Danielle Rice, a psychologist and assistant professor at McMaster University. Dr. Rice was a part of a new study looking at how we are doing mentally, coming out of COVID.

Artists and those with love for art can welcome the Festival of Animated Objects back to Calgary. We talk the festival and more with Xstine Cook, the cofounder and artistic director of the festival.

This week's True Calgarian for March 8th: On this week's segment of True Calgarian, we talk to a young woman with a dream to make the Olympic team in 2026. Here to talk about her lifestyle as a young halfpipe rider is 15-year-old Calgarian, Felicity Geremia.

M&M's has released limited-edition 'flipped' packs, featuring its three female spokescandies, with a pledge of $1 CAD per purchase of these packs to support the Canadian Women's Foundation's Economic Development Program. We talk all about that with Suzanne Duncan, vice president of philanthropy at the Canadian Women's Foundation.

We talk with Peninsula Canada's Kiljon Shukullari, an HR advisory manager and professional about the importance of mental health supports in the workplace.

On this March 7th edition of The Drive Podcast: Starting off the show, Calgarians are invested in the wellbeing of their neighbours amid the affordability crisis. We talk that with Lee Stevens, lead author of the study Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) released on the state of wellbeing in Calgary – Beneath the Surface, the layers of poverty in Calgary. Then, we talk with a member of ASET and civil engineering technologist Jennifer Stewart on mentoring for women in tech. And lastly, we explore the “Live Aid-style” benefit concert for Ukraine that could see the likes of U2, The Rolling Stones, Pink and more at Wembley Stadium on June 24. All that with Sirius XM host Eric Alper.

International Womens Day is tomorrow and leading up to that, we talked with Jennifer Stewart, a member of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) who participates in ASET’s mentoring program. She advocates mentoring for woman in the engineering technology profession.

On this March 6th edition of The Drive Podcast: Talking today, Premier Danielle Smith and a trio of UCP MLAs made the announcement of new inpatient sites, more spaces in day programs and a rollout of "mental health classrooms" across the province are all part of a $92 million plan to improve treatment for kids in Alberta. So, to continue that conversation we talked about mental health supports with Kiljon Shukullari, HR Advisory Manager at Peninsula Canada. Afterwards, it's Fraud Prevention Month in Alberta and the Better Business Bureau published its Scam Tracker Risk Report which details the top 10 riskiest scams in Canada in 2022. To talk about the scams were most at risk for is Mary O’Sullivan-Andersen, the President and CEO of BBB Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay.

Neil Osbourne is the lead singer and front-man for the iconic Canadian band 54-40. He joins Ted Henley on The Drive to discuss his career, his music, and his tour, which brings him to Calgary and Edmonton the first weekend of March!

Jonathan Hogg is a regular, every day Albertan doing something extraordinary. He, for charity, will be getting on his bike and going from Banff to New Mexico! We learn about why he's doing this on The Drive.

On this February 1st edition of The Drive Podcast: Yesterday the City of Calgary announced the launch of their Clean Energy Improvement Program for homeowners. A program that aims in assisting homeowners in helping make their homes more energy efficient and green. We speak with Carlee Beaver, the CEIP Program Manager for the City of Calgary. Afterwards, Jason Griffin, a lead home inspector with Twenty20 Master Home Inspectors joins to give our listeners advice on how to make their homes more energy efficient. Finally, we speak with Mark Shupe - a man who is on a quest to walk EVERY street in the City!

This week's True Calgarian is long-time Calgary Stampede volunteer Brian Johnston. We learn about his incredible story on The Drive with Ted Henley

Ward 11 City Councillor Kourtney Penner joins Ted Henley on The Drive to discuss the news of 3 Southwest Calgary communities wanting to impose "restrictive covenants" onto their communities.

On this October 18th edition of The Drive Podcast, Over the weekend, Premier Danielle Smith was making headlines for comments she made before becoming Premier regarding the un-vaxxed and the war in Ukraine. While a lot of hubub was made about the comments, do they really matter that much. Ted chats with University of Toronto professor David Soberman to discuss. Afterwards, could AI music be coming to our radios sooner than we think? Alan Cross, host of The Ongoing History of New Music, joins Ted to explain. Finally we take you back to Motoring Monday on this Tuesday, where Driving.ca writer Brian Turner gives us a safety refresher on what to remember when the snow hits the road.

On this October 18th edition of The Drive Podcast: Ted takes an in-depth look into the state of Alberta's economics, starting with Scott Crockatt to discuss the roadblocks that our province's economy is facing. Afterwards, Rob Roach joins Ted to discuss the 5 biggest problems facing the economy. Finally, Olds College Hydrologist Daniel Karran discusses the way that plants can be used to clean our drinking water.

On this Sept 21st edition of The Drive Podcast: Lots of Canadians are eager to travel this winter... but how is the travel industry doing? We check in with the Travel Lady Lesley Keyter about how the industry is doing. Afterwards Ted speaks with Janet Music from the Agri-Food Labs out of Dalhousie University about the impact that inflation has had on Food Prices. Finally, Ted chats with Global Calgary reporter Tomasia DaSilva about how things are working with $10 a day day-care.

On this September 16th edition of The Drive podcast: Dr. Jayne Gardner is a performance coach and business strategist. She joins Ted as part of our Back-To-Work series to highlight the most common mistakes bosses make that lead to employees leaving. Afterwards Ted chats with Fred Fox, brother of Terry Fox, about the upcoming Terry Fox Runs in Alberta. Finally, Dr. Cole Gross of Yale University tells us why farmers may want to keep trees around on their properties.

On this September 14th edition of The Drive Podcast, September 13th was international Chocolate Day. Ted chats with Dr. Alejandro Marangoni of the University of Guelph about everything there is to know about chocolate. Afterwards Ted speaks with Bill Black of the Calgary Construction Association about how the industry is faring. Finally, as Part 2 of our Back-To-Work series, Ted speaks with Peninsula HR Advisory expert Andrew Caldwell on how employers and employees can navigate the upcoming flu and winter season.

On this September 13th edition of The Drive Podcast: Pierre Poilievre won the CPC leadership. Ted speaks with Public Affairs Commentator Jason Ribeiro about this victory, what it means for the Federal Conservatives, and what's next for Poilievre. Afterwards Global On-Air Contributor Dave McIvor helps us kick off our new Back-To-Work series this week on The Drive. Finally, Craig Kolochuk of 13th Floor Cannabis talks to us about whether or not Alberta has too many pot shops.

On this September 12th edition of The Drive Podcast: The death of The Queen impacted many. Ted speaks with owner of The British Chippy, and British woman herself Simone Hodgkinson about the impact of The Queen's passing. Afterwards Ted speaks with Sam Green of ACORN about the pros of rent controls, and with MRU Professor of Economics Anupam Das about the cons of rent control.

On this September 9th edition of The Drive Podcast: Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. Ted speaks with former Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier about the time he met the Queen on her visit to Calgary in 2005. Afterwards, Ted speaks with Calgary Stampede Historical Specialist Cassandra Cummings about the Queen's many visits to our city and Stampede.

On this August 31st edition of The Drive Podcast: Many people have been saying that the man and woman who verbally harassed Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland did nothing wrong... but is that actually true? Ted speaks with Balfour Der, a Calgary-based criminal defense lawyer and former Crown Prosecutor about the possible criminal angle to this story. Afterwards Ted speaks with Chief Superintendent Dr. Brian Szumlas of the Calgary Catholic School District about what their district is doing to prepare for back-to-school on Thursday. Finally, Ted is joined by Andrew Rasiulis, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute about the legacy and death of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

On this August 30th edition of The Drive Podcast, Over the weekend, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was verbally harassed by a man while in Grand Prairie. For his first two conversations Ted chats with University of Calgary Political Scientist Dr. Lisa Young and Registered Psychologist Jenn Betts on the rise of and psychology behind political aggression. Afterwards Ted speaks with Calgary-based registered dietician Sarah Remmer on how to give your kids healthy lunches for back to school.

On this August 23rd edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: There's been a lot of talk about a possible provincial police force. Many mayors of rural communities across Alberta are in opposition, including Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara. J'lyn speaks with Kevin to understand why they aren't interested in a provincial police force. Also on this episode, the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is a beloved classic... and now a spin-off is in development! Does it need one? J'lyn chats with film critic and host of the Three Angry Nerds podcast Kurt Smejkal about this new film. Finally, Broadway Across Canada is touring their performance of "Come From Away." It will be coming to both Edmonton and Calgary, and J'lyn speaks with actor Kevin Carolan about the performance.

On this August 23rd edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Long-time broadcaster Lynda Steele joins J'lyn to discuss why the broadcasting and media industry needs to change following the letting go of Lisa Laflamme. Afterwards J'lyn speaks with Stephanie Crowchild of the Tsuut'ina First Nation near Calgary on her career in fashion, and her upcoming trip to New York Fashion Week. Finally, J'lyn speaks with 14 year old golfer Adele Sanford on getting TWO hole-in-ones in one game of golf.

The province announced that they actively want to recruit talented workers from out of province - specifically from Vancouver and Toronto. We speak with local CEO Nic Beique about how hiring in those competitive industries looks. Afterwards we speak with Brian Turner of Driving.ca about distractions in our vehicles. Finally, Cathy Keough of the Calgary Counselling Centre joins us to talk about how those going back to school can maintain their mental health.

Dr. Josh Klapow is a clinical psychologist out of the University of Alabama Birmingham. He joins Ted Henley on The Drive to talk about why Gen Z is no longer looking for the "dream job," and how their approach to the job market has changed.

Steve Deakin is a National Pickleball Champion, coach, and certified instructor. He's currently in Alberta. Why? We find out in conversation with Steve on The Drive.

On this July 27th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Albertans say emergency room wait times and care are getting worse; we speak with Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA’s section of emergency medicine...and four tips for teaching good values to your kids; we speak with Dr. Ganz Ferrance, Registered Psychologist, Former Public Education Coordinator as well as the former Vice-President of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta

On this July 26th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Have we reached a tipping point with tipping? We ask Josh Freed, a writer, journalist, and filmmaker. Also, we discuss how Alberta is preparing for wildfire season with Mike Flannigan, Professor (Wildland Fire), Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science, University of Alberta

On this July 25th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Reaction to Pope Francis’ residential school apology with Matthew Wildcat, assistant professor in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Native studies and political science, and a member of Ermineskin Cree Nation...and How much income do you need to afford a house in Canada? We speak to James Laird, Co-CEO of Ratehub.ca and President of CanWise mortgage lender

On this July 21st edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: The hyperloop concept connecting Calgary and Edmonton is gaining steam! We talk to Sebastien Gendron, the Co-Founder & CEO of TransPod Inc. about how this could be possible...and we talk to Kate Storey, an associate professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta, who ran the Mount Everest Marathon. 

On this July 22nd edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Hockey Canada sexual assault allegations stir emotions from survivors - we talk to Greg Gilhooly, Author of “I Am Nobody”, former junior hockey player, Graham James sex assault survivor and lawyer...and what is an earworm and how do you get rid of it? We ask Michael Edwards, director of strategic initiatives and exhibits at Science East in Fredericton.

On this July 20th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Indigenous communities await a new apology as Pope visits Canada; we set it up with Dr. Tiffany Prete, Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, University of Lethbridge...and National Hot Dog Day! We discuss the history, the etiquette, and the best toppings on a hot dog with Janet Riley, Maple Leaf Foods VP of Communications & the Former President of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council. Is a hot dog a sandwich? 

On this July 19th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Alberta has detailed a new plan to combat elder abuse in the province. Shantel Ottenbreit, chair of the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council explains the new prevention strategy. And, family scientist Adam Galovan shares the results of his study suggesting couples considering divorce need more support options. Plus, concert ticket prices are up 20%. Alan Cross, music historian, breaks down the pricing.  

On this July 18th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Should Canada have a 3-digit suicide crisis hotline? Sheryl Boswell, executive director of Youth Mental Health Canada, joins to discuss. And, Martin Ferguson Pell is part of a University of Alberta research team that has placed telepresence robots inside seniors' lodges as part of a fall-prevention program. He explains the program. Plus, online farmers market Cultivatr is expanding from Calgary to Edmonton. Founder, Dan Berezan, joins J'lyn.  

On this July 15th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: More and more police officers are dealing with burnout than ever before. Tom Stamatakis, Canadian Police Association President, joins J'lyn to talk about what's going on. Afterwards Mac Ross from Western University and J'lyn discuss the investigations into Hockey Canada. Finally, J'lyn is joined by Lorian Hardcastle from the University of Calgary to discuss the Hinshaw Papers. 

On this July 14th edition of The Drive Podcast: Stuart Smyth is the Chair of Agri-Food Innovation and Sustainability Enhancement & Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He joins guest host J'lyn Nye on The Drive to talk about the rising cost of food following interest rates going up. Afterwards J'lyn speaks with Father Cristino Bouvette, the National Liturgical Director for the Papal Visit to Canada about the importance of this visit. 

On this July 13th edition of The Drive podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: Rob Roach is the deputy chief economist at ATB Economics. He joins J'lyn on The Drive to discuss the rumours of recession, and what is actually worth listening to. Afterwards, Luke Azavedo of Calgary Economic Development tells us how the Alberta film and TV industry s faring.  

On this July 12th edition of The Drive podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye. Andy Baryer, one of J'lyn's go-to tech journalists joins to discuss the impact and outcome of the Rogers service outage. Afterwards, David Phillips joins to talk to us about the extreme and wild weather that Alberta has gotten as of late. Finally, J'lyn chats with Brian Turner, writer for Driving.ca, for Motoring Monday. 

On this June 28th edition of The Drive Podcast: JJ McCullough is a Canadian YouTube with over 700,00 subscribers, a commentator, and writer for the Washington Post. He joins Ted on The Drive to talk about how Bill C-11 would impact him and countless others. Afterwards, Kathleen Gurski, the Vice Chair of the Alberta Camping Association, tells us why it's important to keep your teens and kids phone-free over the summer. Finally, Brian Turner, writer for Driving.ca gives tips on how to protect your vehicle from theft. 

On this July 27th edition of The Drive podcast: On Friday the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade. What now? Betsy Jameson is a historian and abortion rights activist who was 25 years old when Roe v. Wade went through the supreme court. She tells us how she feels on The Drive. Afterwards, Rob Roach, Deputy Chief Economist of ATB Economics tells us about Alberta's net gain of interprovincial migrants. 

On this June 23rd edition of The Drive podcast: Fariborz Birjandian of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society joins Ted on The Drive to talk about what Calgarians can do to help our newcomers from Ukraine and elsewhere. Afterwards, Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini tells us about the gun legislation that made it to the senate and where it might go. Finally, we learn from Dan Houston about how vertical farming could be a game changer in downtown calgary. 

On this June 22nd edition of The Drive Podcast, Dr. Alex Ramirez-Serrano is a professor of engineering at the University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering. He joins Ted to tell us all about the amazing rescue robots that are being developed by him and his team. Afterwards Ted is joined by University of Guelph food economist Michael von Massow to see if the rising cost of food is showing any improvement at all. 

On this June 21st edition of The Drive Podcast, Dr. Joy Agnew from Olds College talks about the Smart Farm Network that is across our country. Afterwards Rob Huebert of UofC joins us to talk about Canada's latest announcement in NORAD defense spending. 

On this June 20th edition of the Drive Podcast, Dr. Erica Pimentel is an accounting professor at Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Ontario. She joins Ted to talk about the recent crypto market crash and why it happened. Afterwards Ted speaks with Dr. Caroline Buzanko, psychologist and founder of Koru Family Psychology, on the importance of father figures in the development of a child. Finally, Ted's producer Matt joins to give ideas of what to watch on your favourite streaming platforms. 

On this June 15th edition of The Drive podcast: With the UCP leadership race underway, what are the rules and regulations that leadership hopefuls have to follow? Cynthia Moore, President of the United Conservative Party, and David Price, Chair of the UCP Leadership Election Committee, join Ted on The Drive to discuss and clear up the rules around the election. Afterwards, Conservative strategist Melissa Caouette joins Ted to discuss who she thinks might be the frontrunner for the leadership.   

On this June 14th edition of the Drive Podcast: Southern and Central Alberta are being hit with some extreme weather conditions. Jaclyn St. Louis is a Lead Home Inspector with Twenty20 Master Home Inspections. She joins Ted in conversation to give advice to homeowners about protecting their homes from water damage. Afterwards Ted speaks with John Pomeroy, a Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change based in Canmore about the water levels in the rivers in the province affected by the weather. 

On this June 8th edition of The Drive Podcast: The Northern Hail Project is a research project based in Alberta out of Western University from London, Ontario. They're in Alberta to research Hail! We chat with the Executive Director of the Hail Project, Julian Brimelow, about why they're researching hail, and why Alberta. Afterwards, we have an in-depth conversation on whether or not it's time for Calgary and Alberta to start banning certain dog breeds after a woman was attacked and killed last weekend. 

On this June 7th edition of The Drive Podcast: Many people have been facing issues when it comes to air travel - Flights delayed, changed, or cancelled, massive lines at airports, poor communication. Rick Erickson is a Calgary-based Aviation Consultant who joins Ted in Conversation to discuss these issues. Afterwards, historian Kevin Anderson reminds us of the importance of D-Day on the 78th Anniversary.

On his June 6th edition of The Drive Podcast: The Calgary Police Service has reported 48 "Sextortion" cases in Calgary so far. Joining Ted is tech expert and analyst Andy Baryer on what sextortion is, how to traverse the web safely, and what to do if you find yourself in this situation. Afterwards, The Drive producer Matthew McNaughton joins Ted to talk about some ideas for streaming.   

On this June 3rd edition of The Drive Podcast: Ted is joined in conversation by Steven Logan of the University of Toronto and Jenn Betts of the Calgary Institute of Counselling about the importance of a Work Life Balance, and why maintaining it is so important. 

On this June 2nd edition of The Drive Podcast: Harnarayan Singh is a well known voice in Calgary for his amazing play-by-play for the NHL. He recieved an honourary degree yesterday from Mount Royal University, and Ted talks to him about what that means. Afterwards, Ted chats with author Tamica Sears about her witty, tongue and cheek book "How To Tell If You're an A**Hole Boss."

On this inaugural episode of The Councillor's Round Table on The Drive with Ted Henley: Ted is joined by Richard Pootmans of Ward 6, Kourtney Penner of Ward 11, and Evan Spencer of Ward 12. Together, they address the most pressing issues of the city for the month of May. The Councillor's Round Rable will be a Monthly even, hosted on the final Monday of every month on The Drive from the 3-4PM hour, Live. 

Shelley Arnusch, editor-in-chief of Avenue Magazine.

Jennifer Lawlor, acting leader of strategic services with Calgary Community Standards for the City of Calgary.

On this April 27th edition of The Drive Podcast: No one likes mosquitos... but have we been overthinking about how to deal with them? Dr. Ken Fry from Olds College joins Ted to discuss turning to nature to deal with the bloodsucking pest. Rob Carrick of the Globe & Mail also joins Ted to discuss a great new way to save money for your children's future. We also dive in to our first new feature on Cannabis with Global Calgary On-Air Contributor Dave McIvor.  

On this April 26th edition of The Drive Podcast: Twitter has formally accepted Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to purchase the company. What could this mean for the platform? Andy Baryer, a tech expert and journalist, joins Ted Henley on The Drive to discuss the implications. Afterwards Ted has a conversation with Jason Leo Bantle, a wildlife photographer who is raising money where 100% of the proceeds of certain sales go to the Red Cross relief for Ukraine. FInally, Olympic talent scouting is coming to the RBC training grounds. We provide what you need to know. 

On this April 21st edition of The Drive Podcast: Research from the University of Alberta has made a breakthrough in medical marijuana detection, differentiating it from other types of marijuana. Dr. Jason Dyck from the UofA joins Ted to talk about the research. Afterwards Ted is joined by Sylvain Charlebois to discuss how COVID-19 has fundamentally changed consumer's relationship with food. Finally, Ted has a conversation with the legendary voice of Super Mario Charles Martinet about his career. 

Dr. Jason Dyck, professor of pediatrics and the director of the Cardiovascular Research Centre at the University of Alberta.

On this April 14th edition of The Drive with Ted Henley: Is road rage on the rise in Calgary? We seem to have seen a lot of reports about it. Joining Ted to provide some insight is Staff Sergeant Rob Patterson with the Calgary Police Service's Traffic Section. Afterwards Trevor Tombe, professor of Economics from the University of Calgary, joins to give us a less in Interest Rates 101 as the Bank of Canada raises rates by 0.5%. Finally, Ted chats with 15 year-old Paul Dardis about his amazing career as a swimmer. 

On this April 13th edition of The Drive Podcast: Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam has said that we are now in a sixth wave of COVID-19. Dr. Craig Jenne from the University of Calgary joins Ted to talk about the sixth wave, and about where Alberta stands as we enter it. Afterwards Ted is joined by Peter Binkley, a digital scholarship technology librarian at the University of Alberta to discuss SUCHO, and how some people are trying to save Ukraine's online cultural record. Finally, Robert McBain, a local Calgary beekeeper talks about the hard losses and difficulties that many Canadian beekeepers have found themselves in. 

On this March 30th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: After years of saying that Canada would not be purchasing them, the Federal Government announced the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets. Joining J'lyn is Lt. General retired Mike Hood of the Royal Canadian Airforce to discuss. Afterwards Richard Masson, Chairman of the World Petroleum Council of Canada joins to give us his thoughts on the latest from the Government's climate plan. Finally, Dr. Gunda Georg and her student Abdullah Al Noman join from the University of Minnesota to discuss a new form of Male birth control

On this March 29th edition of The Drive Podcast, guest hosted by J'lyn Nye: John Brennan joins J'lyn to discuss a wide variety of topics relating to Alberta Politics. Afterwards, former soccer player Ross Ongaro discusses Canada joining the World Cup. Finally, Edmonton-based comedian Donovan Workun gives his perspective on the incident at the Oscars.

On this March 28th edition of The Drive Podcast: JC Boucher, author and professor of political science at the University of Calgary joins Ted to discuss whether Trudeau, and Canada's, image has changed in the eyes of our allies. Afterwards we have Brad Nichols, director of operations and enforcement at the Calgary Humane Society to discuss why their waitlists are at an all-time high and to get an update on a poor, rescued Shih-Tzu. Finally, Ted and producer for The Drive Matthew McNaughton give you some ideas on What To Watch on your favourite streaming services. 

On this March 25th edition of The Drive Podcast: Sarah Steinke is the president of the of the Central Peace-Notley UCP Constituency Association. She joins Ted on the show to express how she, and other UCP Constituency Association presidents feel about the change to mail-in voting for the UCP leadership vote. Afterwards, Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Producer and Reporter gives us an update into the war in Ukraine one month on. 

GUEST: Sam Kashani – Country Manager for Too Good To Go

On this March 24th edition of The Drive Podcast: Lisa Young, political scientist at the University of Calgary, joins Ted to talk about how the change in the UCP leadership vote could impact them going forward. Afterwards Christina Clark-Kazak of the University of Ottawa talks about how the war in Ukraine highlight's the importance of the children's rights in conflict zones. Finally, Sarah Elmeligi, an independent biologist and conservationist in Kananaskis discusses where the money in K-Country is going.   

As the war for Ukraine rages on, Ukrainian Refugees are arriving in Canada. Ukrainian refugee Valeriia Yelshynova joins Ted to talk about her amazing story of escaping the country and making it to Calgary. Afterwards Fariborz Birjandian, CEO of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, gives us an update as to where Canada is helping for the refugee crisis. Finally, Dr. Rebecca Graff-McRae gives us a history lesson on Irish History. 

GUEST: Dr. David Poon – Co-Founder of Faces of Advocacy

Valeriia Yelshynova is a 22 year-old Ukrainian refugee from near by Kyiv in Ukraine. Instead of being back their, living her life, she had to leave the country out of fear for her life. She joins Ted on The Drive to share her story. 

Guest host: Angela Kokott Chris Berry, a registered psychologist in Calgary

On this March 4th edition of The Drive Podcast: With now over 1 million refugees that have fled Ukraine, humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine, Poland, and other surrounding countries is more important than ever. Danielle Hartung with Samaritan's Purse tells us what their organization is doing to contribute to the effort. Afterwards Dr. Marshall Ross of The Newly Institute tells us about the denial by Health Canada to allow health professionals to use psilocybin for treatment. Finally, Global News on-air contributor Dave McIvor gets us up to date on Date Night YYC. 

On this March 2nd edition of The Drive Podcast: Dr. David R. Marples is an author and Distinguished University Professor of Russian and East European History, University of Alberta. He joins Ted to tell us about what is driving Putin, and the historical aspects of this war. Afterwards Dr. David Finch, Professor, Marketing, Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University, joins to discuss why so many businesses are reacting the way they are and pulling support from Russia. Finally, local Calgary artist and a Canadian of Ukrainian descent, Lorraine Shulba, tells us what she's doing to help the humanitarian efforts, and how we can help her and the cause.  

Guest: Joe Whitbread  Title: Co-Founder and Public Speaker for Jo(e) Social Media

Guest: Blake Adam - CEO of Medimap 

On this February 11th edition of The Drive Podcast: As the protests in Ottawa go on, many people are wondering if the Ottawa Police can actually be sued for failing to act against the protestors in Ottawa. Criminal Defense Lawyer Ari Goldkind joins Ted to explain if the precedent exists, and what could happen next. Afterwards Dr. Lorian Hardcastle, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary joins Ted to discuss whether the provincial government has the power to prevent schools and universities from setting their own masking rules. Finally, award winning Entrepreneur and a Dragon on Dragon's Den, Manjit Minhas discusses why more Canadians should know about Canadian Entrepreneurs.

On this February 10th edition of The Drive Podcast: Many American politicians seem to be very invested and interested in the Canadian trucker convoy and protests. Global News Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins Ted to discuss the response south of the border. Afterwards Ted is joined by Dr. Robert Tanguay, Chief Medical Officer of the Newly Institute, to help provide listeners with some tips with dealing with change in your life. Finally, Debbie Franchuk, Director of Care and Co-Owner of Home Instead Calgary provides us with some alternative options to traditional long term care solutions. 

On this February 8th edition of The Drive Podcast: Dr. Eli Sopow, Professor of Change Management and Organizational Behavior at the University of Canada West joins Ted to discuss how a few bad apples have taken over and changed the trucker protests. Afterwards Ted speaks with Dr. Chaldeans Mensah, Political Scientist at McEwan University, about the possible political angle and motivations behind Kenney announcing an end to restrictions. Finally, Jennifer Rempel, General Manager of the Calgary Downtown Association, tells us everything we need to know about downtown Calgary's upcoming Glow Festival. 

On this February 7th edition of The Drive Podcast: With Premier Kenney wanting to undo COVID restrictions and mandates, can he prevent cities and municipalities from doing so? Professor Lorian Hardcastle of the University of Calgary joins Ted to discuss. Afterwards Dale Oviatt of WinSport tells us about Calgary's Olympic Legacy and Professor Michael Kennedy of the University of Alberta tells us about the difficulties of exercising in the cold

On this February 4th edition of The Drive Podcast.  As unemployment numbers remain high, Mike Holden of the Busincess Council of Alberta tells us their plan to approach unemployment and the taskforce their putting together. Afterwards Global News Contributor Dave McIvor tells us the incredible story of the Canadian Men's Soccer team, and why they're doing so well. Finally, Catherine Adair of Teck Resources Inc. tells us why copper is being used on high touch surfaces, and the hygienic properties it has. 

On this February 3rd edition of The Drive Podcast: Erin O'Toole has been ousted as the leader of the Federal Conservatives. Ted chats with Political Strategist Zain Velji to see what's next for the Conservative Party. Afterwards Ted speaks with Shamira Jaffer on the rise of automated retail across the country. Finally Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy joins Ted to tells us why gas prices are rising so high as of late. 

On this February 2nd edition of The Drive Podcast: Susan Thompson, Insight Manager for Alberta with Avison Young, joins Ted on The Drive Podcast to discuss how the downtown vacancies in Calgary are showing signs of improvement. Afterwards David Cooper, Principal Transportation Planner at Leading Mobility Consulting tells us about a study from the University of Alberta about how public transit can be improved to benefit its number 1 rider, and Tony Wong, President of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre helps us usher in the Lunar New Year

On this January 10th edition of The Drive Podcast: While the Alberta government has said that anyone can get free rapid test kits from their pharmacies, actually finding the tests is easier said than done. Sarah Mackey is with the AB Vax Hunters, and she joins Ted to discuss some tips and tricks in finding those kits. Afterwards, Ted is joined by Dr. Alan Clark, Professor Emeritus with the department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary to talk about the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory's milestone anniversary.

Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer of Economics at Concordia University

Dr. Rob Tanguay, Chief Medical Officer for the Newley Institute joins J'lyn Nye, filling in for Ted Henley, to discuss complex PTSD, and how it differs from other stress related disorders. 

Jennifer Morton of the Youth Singers of Calgary joins Ted Henley to explain how the STAR program brings the joy of singing to children who might not normally get professional tutelage, and how the Calgary Children's Foundation support them. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

When a kid's ride is covered with Paw Patrol stickers, the radio is playing, and they've just discovered where the horn is, any ride an an electric car is a fun one for a child in need. Heather Brown's daughter is the beneficiary of Variety's "Go Baby Go" program and explains how the Calgary Children's Foundation helped her get that car. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

Trellis is the uniting of two well-known charities in the city to create a suite of "wraparound" services for children and their families, as Jerilyn Dressler explains. And they're supported by efforts like Pledge Day and the Calgary Children's Foundation. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

The Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) is a long-term substance abuse recovery program that gets some of its funding from the Calgary Children's Foundation and Pledge Day. Dr. Dean Vause and peer counsellor Natazha Kowalchuk explain the work they do and how Pledge Day helps. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

Boris Lesar of Elevated Abilities explains why Ability 4 Good had to close during the pandemic and how Elevated Abilities is able to continue helping children in need in Calgary. You can donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation anytime at www.calgarychildrensfoundation.com.

Khiran O’Neill, Research & Policy Analyst, ICTC

Bob Wilkie, ex-NHLer, mental health advocate & president of I Got Mind Inc. 

Bruce Winder, retail analyst

Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist, Host of “The Super Awesome Science Show”, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”

Guest: Jordan Guildford - Runs ‘Gems for Gems’, is the one bringing Southern Alberta’s first Hope’s Cradle into operation

Todd Parsons, President & CEO, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited

Robert Ledene, Director of Business Development, Classic Building Systems Inc. 

Chaz Smith, President, CEO & Founder of BeTheChangeYYC 

Dr. Mark Yarema, Alberta Poison and Drug Information Service 

Peter Verburg, Founder & CEO, Numi Health

770 CHQR Executive Producer Mike Tarasko joins Ted to discuss collectibles and some of the crazy values attached to them. 

Guests: Brad Field, mayoral candidate Ward 3 Coun. Jyoti Gondek, mayoral candidate

Donald McCaffrey, President and CEO of Resverlogix.

Scott Reeb, Cupboards Express

Sheena HaffnerMarketing ManagerBlue Grass Nursery, Sod & Garden Centre

Tiny crustaceans’ claws capable of fastest repeatable movements ever seen in marine animals New research shows that amphipod claws make snapping movements at 100 kilometres per hour and can accelerate nearly as fast as a bullet. And what's making that popping noise in Alberta lakes?  We dive in on the Drive.   

He is a well known Calgarian who has lived a blessed life and some would say he's lucky to be alive.  Frank joined Jock Wilson to chat about his new book on the Drive

John Vos, Calgary Children's Foundation chair, and Betty Jo Kaiser, CCF administrator, join Sue & Andrew, Danielle Smith and Rob Breakenridge with the final Pledge Day total.

Ashley De Vera Macayan of ConnecTeen and the Distress Centre, and Ishaan Cheema. Donate to the Calgary Children's Foundation online.

GUEST: Tammy Sofer-  Dental Hygienist and Owner of SimplyFloss 

Guest: Transportation Minister Ric McIver

We’ve seen drive-in movies and drive-in drag shows, but now Calgary is seeing a whole new take on entertainment -- a car choir.Luminous Voices’ artistic director Tim Shantz joins 770 CHQR to discuss the upcoming event. 

Guests: Diane Colley-Urquhart Ward 13 Councillor Richard Hinse, director of Calgary Community Standards, former police officer, former head of 911

The Glenbow Museum has opened a museum showcasing a local photographer's work amid the pandemic. Neil Zeller joins The Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the opening of the Porchtraits exhibit.

As kids head back to school, the University of Calgary's Werklund School of Education is offering free counselling for those who are feeling anxious amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctoral candidate Victoria Purcell joins The Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the Strong Mind, Stron Me program.

The Alberta Cancer Foundation's CEO Wendy Beauchesne joins The Drive on 770 to discuss the new cancer therapy program in the province.

Jock checks in with Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington 

The answer to a sports world starving for content!  The inside story of the incredible true story involving gangsters, strippers and live bears serving beer on a hockey rink.  Red penguins tells the wild forgotten melodrama of capitalism and opportunism run amok in Moscow. We chatted with the the director. 

The Calgary Board of Education has released its back to school plan for students this fall, and it includes a lot of hand washing. Christopher Usih, chief superintendent of CBE and superintendent of school improvement Joanne Pitman joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the boards re-entry plan.

Shaw is launching its own cellular service, with a very different model from traditional cellular companies. Paul McAleese, president of Shaw Communications, joins Global News Radio 770 CHQR to discuss the new service.

Another great story about a Calgary company re-inventing itself to support Sport, Recreation and Fitness.  2 time Olympian Mark Greenwald joined Jock Wilson on the Drive. 

Calgary remains under a heat warning Tuesday as temperatures rise to more than 30 C. Stuart Brideaux, a spokesperson with EMS, joins the Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss how to stay safe in the hot summer weather. 

Travel Alberta's vice president of tourism strategy Karen Soyka joins The Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the province's current tourism outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

A grad student at the University of Alberta has created a process that can detect depression in text. Professor Osmar Zaiane joins the Drive on 770 CHQR to discuss the study. 

The Rotary Clubs of Calgary Chinook and Calgary Centennial are hosting a drive-in movie night at McMahon Stadium to raise money for charity.  President of the club Rob Wolfson joins Joe McFarland to discuss the event.

Meaghon Reid - Executive Director of Vibrant Communities CalgaryDr. Malinda Smith - Co-chair of the City of Calgary's Anti-Racism CommitteeBrock Skretting - Head of Advocacy for Keep Alberta RollingSimon Raby - BounceBackYYC - Assistant Professor, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University,

Sylvan Lake isn’t the only body of water where massive crowds are gathering. The mayor of Chestermere says lots of people are also heading to their community lakes too. Marshall Chalmers joins Joe McFarland to discuss the situation.

Guests: Akeem Haynes - Resiliency Speaker | Published Author | 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist | Host Of The Unscripted Podcast Stephen Deere  - Modern Steak owner Karen Ball - Interim President & CEO, Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations Adam Massiah - Entrepreneur, Founding Member of United Black People's Allyship  

Ward 7 Coun. Druh Farrell joins Joe McFarland to discuss plans for the removal of a pedestrian bridge over 14 Street in northwest Calgary.

A Calgary group is looking for bike donations to ensure every child has a ride in the city. Organizer Gar Gar joins Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.

Calgary’s largest affordable housing development in a decade has fully opened in Glamorgan in southwest Calgary.  Horizon View resident Drew Cade joins Calgary Today to discuss the importance of the housing development.

Drive-thru mini-donuts, a food truck rally and pancakes in your car! We may not have a traditional Stampede this year, but the food will still be cooking. President of the Calgary Stampede Dana Peers joins Calgary Today to discuss the stampede's new look.

Residents may be seeing an increase in mosquitos as wet weather continues in Calgary. Sarah Verdiel, an integrated pest management technician with the City of Calgary Parks department joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today.

City hall passed an anti-racism motion late yesterday. What does it mean? How will it help? Ward 5 Coun. George Chahal joins Calgary Today to discuss the motion

Rachel Notley toured hail-damaged N.E. Calgary today and called on the province to provide support. Notely joined Joe McFarland to discuss the storm.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has sent a letter calling on all school boards to “diligently invite” MLAs to graduation events. Member of Support our Students, Barbara Silva joins Calgary Today to discuss the letter.

The Calgary Library is launching a curbside pick-up service to align with stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy.  CEO Mark Asberg joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the organizations reopening plan.

The Werklund School at the University of Calgary has been providing future teachers as tutors to kids forced to learn from home due to COVID-19 pandemic. Student tutor Jenny Yuen joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.

What is the Calgary Police Association saying about the BLM movement and how it pertains to Calgary officers? Calgary Police Association President John Orr joins Joe to chat about it.

Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld joins Joe to discuss his views on the BLM movement and how it impacts police here.

A local event has been held in Calgary to show unity with protestors in the U.S., over the death of George Floyd. Mariette Jessup joins Calgary Today to discuss the event.

University of Calgary students kick-off the  YYC COVID Electronics Drive for seniors and homeless populations self isolating amid the pandemic. Katy Nedeljakova joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative

Former Stampede wrestler Dan Kroffat is putting together a drive-in movie in Cochrane to help out the local food bank. Kroffat joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the showing.

A first responder PTSD respite centre opened just outside of Calgary on Thursday. Det. Paul Wagman with the Calgary Police Service joins Calgary Today to discuss the Wine Glass Wellness Retreat.

Kerri Miller, a partner and chief creative strategist with e=mc² events joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the unique way the class of 2020 will be able to cross the stage this year.

In this episode of the podcast, Joe revisits the conversations around a fourth industrial revolution, what the sports world is going to look like post pandemic, from youth right to the professional ranks and virtual graduations. But he start things off with a viral video, a love letter of sorts to the city. This is the Calgary Today podcast for May 4-8.

A local filmmaker has released a visual love letter to Calgary amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Creator, Eric González joins Joe McFarland to discuss the inspiration behind the video.

A new Provincial program is helping connect volunteers with organizations across Alberta.  Katie Dodd with Propellus joins Joe McFarland to discuss the new Alberta Cares Connector.

Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and social media star. Joe chat with him about dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, how businesses need to adapt in this time, and how Gary is dealing with social isolation. 

Calgary high schoolers have launched a positive message hotline for isolated seniors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamie Anderson joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the Joy4all initiative.

A Calgary-based company is offering Super Hero birthday wishes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ComicTraders own Captain Marvel joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.

Cedargrip, an Airdrie based clothing company is selling T-shirts in support of four Alberta charities. Owner of the company, Sonny Naim, joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the inspiration behind the fundraiser.

The Business Council of Alberta estimates the real unemployment rate to be over 25 per cent right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Holden the chief economist at the Business Council of Alberta joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss job losses in the city.

The Alberta Ghostbusters, Fuse33 and many members from the props team from Ghostbusters Afterlife are all teaming up to print, manufacture and help supply healthcare workers and facilities with supply’s such as face shields, scrubs, masks, ear savers, and face shields. Dustin Milne, a member of the group joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to talk more about the project.

A local group is volunteering their time to make masks for health care workers in Calgary. Organizer, Patricia Floc'h-Anderson joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to discuss the initiative.

Co-founder of the Calgary based clothing store, Dustin Paisley, joins Calgary Today to discuss how the company is urging Calgarians to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cathy Jacobs, owner of Angel’s Café speaks with Joe McFarland on Calgary Today about her family's work putting together lunches for those in need.

Laura Szarka joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today to talk about a new 'Thank You' initiative, which aims to show gratitude to Calgary's first responders during the COVID-19 outbreak.

There's a new exhibit at Mount Royal University (MRU) that's sharing some of the painful history of Canada’s Residential School. John Fischer, director of Iniskim Centre at MRU joins Joe McFarland on Calgary Today

A new report finds that 86 per cent of urban Canadian baby boomers and older adult homeowners want to live in their homes for as long as possible. Don Kottick, CEO of Sotheby's International Realty Canada joins Kevin Usselman on Calgary Today. 

The Alberta government has announced plans to remove 164 of 473 sites from the Alberta parks system. The Alberta Wilderness Association has concerns with this, and believes it will threaten the "protected area status" of many of these parks. The association also disagrees with the UCP's assessment that many of these areas are under-utilized. Guest: Grace Wark, conservation specialist, Alberta Wilderness Association.

Author Peter Schryvers believes most people are measuring the UCP governments budget the wrong way. In a Globe and Mail piece Friday, Schryvers said instead of just the dollars, we should be focusing on the metrics. With Peter Schryvers, author, Bad Data.

A Calgary arts group believes their future may again be in jeopardy after the province announced they will not be giving the group money to help rebuild after their facility was destroyed in the Fairview Arena collapse of 2018. Guest: Jung-Suk Ryu, CEO, Indefinite Arts.

Joe is joined by Councillors Druh Farrell, Evan Woolley and George Chahal to discuss council expense claims, city planning and much more.

Guest: Mike McNeil, director, Alberta Small Brewers Association

Associate Business Professor at the University of Alberta, Andrew Leach joins Joe to speak on oil companies' taxes and land rights. 

Joe chats with Co-founder of Change the Face of Addiction Team Jessica Holtsbaum. The team gives their response to Rick Bell's article in the Calgary Sun on Supervised Consumption Sites.

Joe is joined around the table by Councillors Jyoti Gondek, Gian-Carlo Carra and Jeromy Farkas. Topics include the Greenline, city taxes, and even who wants to run for mayor.

How busy have EMS crews been with the cold snap? EMS public education officer Adam Loria joins Joe to talk all things cold and how you can stay safe.

Joe is joined around the table by Ward 2's Joe Magliocca and Ward 4's Sean Chu for the second edition of the #yycRoundTable. 

Joe McFarland is joined on Calgary Today by Councillors Shane Keating, Diane Colley-Urquhart and Jeff Davison. 

Travis Toews, Minister of Finance

Laila Goodridge, MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche

Joe speaks to Paige about the courses given to the Dino hockey team around sexual violence. 

Norm Christie, author and military historian

FORMER POLICE CHIEF ROGER CHAFFIN Today at the Calgary Chamber of Volunteer Organizations, former Police Chief Roger Chaffin addressed harassment allegations at the Calgary Police Service. CITY GEARS UP FOR SPEED LIMIT DEBATE The city is gearing up to debate speed limit reductions in residential neighbourhoods and how exactly to approach the task. GREEN CANMORE Canmore and five other Municipalities across Canada were awarded the Community Energy Knowledge Action Partnership from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the implementation of renewable energy. DOES CALGARY NEED A CYCLE COORDINATOR? Yesterday at council, the question of whether the city needs a Cycle Coordinator was raised. WINNING THE LOTTO We'll ask Faisal Karmali what to do if you win the lotto.

CANNABIS RESEARCH FUNDING Today Minister Bill Blair was in Calgary to announce federal funding for cannabis research. AIR QUALITY We’ll chat with an expert about the air quality in Alberta, given wildfires in the area, what people can do to protect respiratory health. NEW BIKING BYLAW TALKS Today the city council is reviewing the possibility of a bylaw that would allow cyclists to move through intersections by yielding, instead of stopping. WOMEN LESS LIKELY TO BE DIAGNOSED MINI STROKES (TIAs) A recent study by the Cumming School of Medicine at the Foothills Hospital showed that women are less likely to be diagnosed with mini strokes, otherwise known as TIAs.

KENNEY'S WAR ROOM The incoming government has announced a "war room" to fight environmental organizations and their "war on oil" as coined by Premier Kenney. TO MY FELLOW TRAVELLERS... Author and blogger James Fell penned a piece on his blog about air travel etiquette and we’ll get his thoughts on flying the “friendly” skies. FARMERS AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE A stunning 40 per cent of Canadian farmers are reluctant to reach out for help in matters of mental health. RAUL TAPIA Raul Tapia shares his story with us about his struggles with addiction, frustration, and thoughts of suicide and his second chance. He spoke recently at the UP (Unlocking Potential) Foundation's Gala, which surpassed its goal of $350,000, raising funds for Catholic Family Services.

SPRINGTIME SPEED DEMONS Does springtime bring out the speed demons? We'll talk with the traffic division of the Calgary Police Service. ALBERTA WILDERNESS On the eve of the May long weekend, we'll chat about protecting wilderness areas and the importance of keeping ATVs on trails. THE S.S. MOYIE IS BACK! It's back this year and ready for Captain's Cruises. Heritage Park's boat, the S.S Moyie will be sailing soon and we'll dive into its history and restoration.

COST OF LIVING WAGE DECLINES IN CALGARY The cost of living in Calgary has dropped by $0.75 to $16.45 as a living wage. FORENSICS: TV vs REAL LIFE How do forensics shows like CSI compare to real life? We'll ask a forensic expert for the Calgary Police Service. MONEY LAUNDERING IN ALBERTA Following the revelation of money laundering problems in B.C., according to Law Economics and Governance professor Dr. Brigitte Unger, Alberta may also have a money laundering problem too. PUPPIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT The Calgary Police foundation and the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society held a fundraising event today at a donut shop to help raise money for justice facility dogs. MAKING THE PERFECT CAESAR Today is National Caesar Day and we'll ask a pro how to make the perfect Caesar.

DELAYED RETIREMENT More and more Canadians are delaying retirement to help their children. BREAKFAST CLUB Pembina Pipeline has committed $5 million dollars to Breakfast Club of Canada, which feeds students healthy breakfasts at school. (Serving more than 220,000 students in 1,643 schools daily) GIRLS AND WOMEN IN STEM With demand for people in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) The University of Calgary, Mount Royal University and SAIT have joined to get more than 850 grade 9 girls interested in STEM careers. CALGARY EDUCATORS EARN LEGACY AWARD Two Calgary educators (and brothers) have been honoured with the Calgary Board of Education's Legacy Award.

Two Calgary educators, atheletes, speakers, business owners, and brothers were honoured with the Calgary Board of Education's Legacy Award.

THE CHANGING FACE OF BOOKS Sales of books have been declining in Canada with the exception of children and juvenile books. We'll chat about the way these books are changing. FLOOD READINESS The City of Calgary held an event today to talk about the city's readiness for potential flood events. SAFE PASSING In honour of road safety week, we'll talk about safely passing roadside assistance vehicles like tow trucks with the Alberta Motor Association. ALBERTANS HESITANT TO MAKE END OF LIFE FINANCIAL DECISIONS ATB has found that one in five Albertans are uncomfortable planning for or talking to their families about death - even in matters of finance. NEURO NEXUS HACKATHON Graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Calgary participated in Neuro Nexus's Hackathon, a program that drives innovation in neuroscience. GOVERNOR GENERAL HONOURS LOCAL U of C DOCTOR A local Doctor and Professor at the University of Calgary is being honoured the Governor General's Innovation Award for an advanced magnetic resonance imaging system to assist in surgery.

GETTING ALBERTA BACK TO WORK Premier Kenney and Minister of Treasury Travis Toews announced their plan today to get Albertans back to work. We'll get a reaction from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. RURAL CRIME WATCH Data from Stats Canada shows that rural crime was 38 percent higher than in urban areas. WESJET AND ONEX Private equity firm Onex has agreed to purchase WestJet for $5 billion. What does this mean for the future of the airline? BENEFITS OF MULTI-SPORTS We'll chat about the benefits of being multi-disciplinary in sports - especially for kids.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LINKED TO TWO HOMICIDES Two recent homicides have been identified as being rooted in domestic violence. WILD ROSE BEER SELLS Wild Rose Brewery has sold to Sleeman Breweries. FIRE CLEANING IN BANFF This weekend will kick off clearing to prevent the spreading of wildfires. ROLLER DERBY IN CALGARY This weekend the Calgary roller derby community is hosting Flat Track Fever.

ONLINE CHARITY ACCOUNTS A number of accounts have opened online to raise funds for the Lovett family. We'll share some tips to help make sure that contributions make it to the persons you intend. SPRINGBANK DAM OPPOSITION We'll chat with residents who are in opposition to the Springbank Dry Dam. ANTI-BULLYING BYLAW The City of Chestermere has passed the first reading of an anti-bullying bylaw. We'll hear about it from their deputy mayor. CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES CHANGE DONOR POLICY Canadian Blood Services has changed the rules regarding blood donations from men who have sex with men. ABORIGINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE The 5th annual Aboriginal Economic Development Conference was held today in Calgary. WOOD'S HOMES RECEIVES FUNDING FOR ADDICTION COUNSELLING The City of Calgary has funded a programme at Wood's Homes to provide addiction counselling.

CRYPTOCURRENCY EXPLAINED We'll chat about cryptocurrency for the uninitiated with an expert. ON-DEMAND TRANSIT PILOT Calgary is piloting a new on-demand transit project pilot for a few select neighbourhoods. The fare will be the same as a regular fare. DAVID AKIN ON GREEN WIN We'll chat with Global News's David Akin about his take on the Green's gain of another federal seat in Nanaimo. FOOD TRUCKS IN CALGARY The City of Calgary is hosting a Food Truck Inspection blitz today to help operators gear up for the season. We'll chat with one of the owners of a food truck about his business.

BARRY COOPER ON WESTERN ALIENATION We'll chat with professor Barry Cooper about Western alienation. ABUSE TEXT LINE A new text-and-chat line will be a province wide number for private and confidential access to victims of abuse. BRIDGELAND POLKA DOTS Early data from a traffic-calming efforts in Bridgeland show that it may be working. FRIENDSHIP BENCH Calgary has become the first region to receive a non-school located Friendship Bench, a safe space for anyone to connect with peers.

Joining us for Mental Health Week is Sam Fiorella, co-founder of The Friendship Bench, yellow benches that are safe spaces for anyone wanting to connect to peers.

PROVINCIAL vs. FEDERAL CARBON TAX A Saskatchewan provincial court just ruled the federal carbon tax constitutional. We'll chat about provincial vs. federal carbon tax and which benefits Alberta more. GSA WALKOUTS Thousands of students walked out across Alberta in protest to the UCPs policy on GSAs. HIKE FOR HOSPICE Hike for Hospice is this Sunday and we'll chat with Stampeders Alum Rob Cote about how the Stamps are helping raise money.

SPORT CALGARY'S NEW LEADERSHIP Sport Calgary has a new board chair and a new CEO. We caught up with the new board chair, Mary Moran. FRASER REPORT ON PIPELINE CONSULTATION The Fraser Institute has released a report on consultation with indigenous communities regarding pipelines. SAMARITAN'S PURSE HELPS IN NEW BRUNSWICK A local aid organization is helping assist flood victims in New Brunswick.

KENNEY, HORGAN, NOTLEY, AND TRUDEAU TALK TAPS AND TANKERS Premier Kenney, Opposition Leader Notley, B.C. Premier John Horgan, and Prime Minister Trudeau all had things to say about pipelines, taps, and lawsuits. We'll recap the events. MENTAL HEALTH ART AUCTION Hats on for Mental Health is today and the Alberta Teachers Association Local 38 is hosting an art auction for mental health tomorrow. UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME IN ALBERTA A new University of Calgary School of public Policy report says that a guaranteed basic income in Alberta could reduce poverty by as much as 25 percent. CPO "CONTROVERSIAL CLASSICS" We'll talk with violin soloist Lara St. John about the upcoming "Controversial Classics" concert being held by The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

KENNEY ANNOUNCES CABINET Premier Jason Kenney was sworn in today and announced his cabinet. We'll get a run-down of the ministers with Duane Bratt. MEDICATION RISKS NOT DISCLOSED IN CANADA When communicating risks with medications, Canada is behind the U.S., UK, and Australia. We'll find out why. WARD SUTHERLAND ON BMO EXPANSION Councilors squared off yesterday regarding funding for the proposed BMO expansion. CALGARY TRANSIT LAUNCHES TRANSIT WATCH TEXT LINE Calgary Transit has launched a new text-based reporting system for riders to discreetly share concerns about safety and security.

SCHOOLS HANDING OUT LESS DETENTION Some schools are handing out (or talking about it) less detention. Is detention and suspension an effective deterrent to behavioural issues? We'll ask an expert. U OF C BUILDING DESIGN LAB OPENS The University of Calgary's Building Design Lab opened up Downtown last week. FREE RANGE KIDS In an effort to make kids more active, should they be walking to school? We'll chat with a local organization that advocates for active kids. COUNCILLOR DAVISON ON CANADA ACTION TOUR We'll check-in with Calgary City Councillor Jeff Davison for a postmortem on Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps's visit to the oil sands. NEW MLA ELECT TYLER SHANDRO We'll be chatting with freshmen MLAs this week and Tyler Shandro is our first.

JASON KENNEY SPEAKS TO CAUCUS Jason Kenney addressed the united Conservative Party Caucus today. We'll share the tape. TABER SHOOTING 20TH ANNIVERSARY Sunday will be the 20th anniversary of a shooting at W.R. Meyers High School in Taber, Alberta. We'll revisit the events with archival tape. VICTORIA MAYOR VISITS OIL SANDS Today Canada Action hosted Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps at the oil sands. CALGARY EXPO Our digital media coordinator Adam Toy was down at the Calgary Expo, which kicked off today with the parade of wonders. We'll see what's happening and what the weekend promises.

WHO REPORT ON SCREEN TIME The World Health Organization released a report regarding screen time for infants and toddlers; we'll chat with an expert. NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING ANNOUNCED IN CALGARY A new affordable housing project was announced for downtown Calgary. FILM INDUSTRY IN ALBERTA With several major film productions announced in the region we'll chat with a local director about the viability of Calgary and Alberta in film and TV. STRONGHOLD We'll chat with the founder of an intergenerational Queer Straight Alliance, Stronghold.

CALGARY TRANSIT / ALPHA HOUSE PARTNERSHIP Calgary and Alpha House have joined forces to help those in need receive services. PANHANDLING We'll chat about dangerous panhandling practices seen in Calgary. CALGARY EXPO Calgary Expo and Parade is coming this weekend, we'll find out what to expect.

CHAMBER REACTS TO ELECTION We'll get the Calgary Chamber of Commerce's reaction to the election results. CANADIANS PREFER EXPERIENCES TO MATERIAL GOODS A recent survey shows that 58% of Canadians would rather spend discretionary income on experiences like travel, rather than material goods. ELECTION POST-MORTEM We'll get an election post-mortem from a political science perspective. CALGARY YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE The Calgary Young People's Theatre is hoping to raise money with a GoFundMe campaign.

ELECTIONS: BEHIND THE SCENES What is going on behind the scenes in the war rooms and when it's all over, what will the winning party(s) need to do? CALGARY TRANSIT BUS ROUTE REVIEW Calgary Transit is looking for feedback on proposed bus route changes. PENTICTON SHOOTING We'll get the latest on the church shooting from CKNW's Emily Lazatin. CRIME BEAT PODCAST We'll chat with Nancy Hixt about the latest installment of her podcast Crime Beat.

BATTLEGROUND: ELBOW (PARTS 1& 2) Today we're featuring a key battleground riding in Calgary - Calgary Elbow. We'll speak to two of the candidates, Greg Clark and Janet Eremenko. BULLYING A 9-year-old Syrian refugee who was being bullied was found dead of suicide this weekend. We'll chat with the Calgary Counselling Centre about identifying and coping with bullying. TWITTER BOTS AND THE PROVINCIAL ELECTION How much did bots play a role in social media during the provincial election? Our own Adam Toy did some research. GAME OF THRONES The final season of Game of Thrones began this weekend. We'll talk with Brett Megarry of The Couch Potatoes.

In part two of the Calgary-Elbow discussion on Calgary Today, Alberta NDP candidate Janet Eremenko joins Joe to look at the riding and the party's platform.

In part one of the Calgary-Elbow discussion on Calgary Today, Alberta Party candidate Greg Clark joins Joe to look at the riding and the party's platform.

UCP LEADER JASON KENNEY Capping off our week of party leaders, we'll share some tape from UCP leader Jason Kenney's interview with Danielle Smith. FRIDAY FACT CHECK This week's fact check will focus on spending freezes in education. 911 HEROES Some local youngsters are being honoured by the City of Calgary for being 911 Heroes.

PREMIER NOTLEY In our week of leaders, we’ll be joined today by Premier Rachel Notely. OPIOIDS AND THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT What do the provincial governments need to be doing to address opioid addiction and overdoses in Canada? We'll chat with Donald MacPherson of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. NEW HORIZONS MALL HAS NEW ANCHOR TENANT A new market has announced its tenancy at the New Horizons Mall. SENIOR CARE In our continuing topical coverage of election issues, today we'll be chatting with the Alberta Seniors Communities and Housing Association. FAIRBANKS TO CALGARY Filipe Masetti has ridden horseback in North and South America from North to South, now he's planning Fairbanks Alaska to Calgary to complete the trip.

Filipe Masetti has ridden horseback in North and South America from North to South, now he's planning Fairbanks to Calgary to complete the ride.

Join the show as we visit the last town on our rural road trip!

LIBERAL PARTY LEADER DAVID KHAN In our week of chatting with leaders, we'll continue with the leader of the Alberta Liberal Party, David Khan. CANNABIS AN EMERGING INDUSTRY IN ALBERTA Alberta has the second largest legal cannabis market in Canada. Is this a new industry for Alberta? BILL C-69 HEARING A Senate committee in Calgary is holding hearings on Bill C-69. GARBAGE TAGGING IN CALGARY A new programme called tag-a-bag in Calgary has been announced to help deal with overflowing bins. DUELLING PIANO KINGS WIN AWARD Calgary's Duelling Piano Kings were just crowned 'Entertainers of the Year' at the Canadian Event Industry Awards.

A CHAT WITH STEPHEN MANDEL In our week of discussions with the provincial party leaders, we'll kick it off with leader of the Alberta Party, Stephen Mandel. CALGARIANS AGAINST RACISM, VIOLENCE, AND HATE TASK FORCE Calgary's Muslim community is creating a task force against racism, violence and hate, driven by incidents like the New Zealand terror attack. CYBERSECURITY The Communications Security Establishment Canada released a report that elections will likely face foreign interference in elections, but not as much as 2016. DEMOCRACY IS DELICIOUS Mount Royal University's Students' Association has an interesting way to incentivize the youth vote.

YYC MATTERS We'll chat with Mayor Naheed Nenshi about the electoral battleground that Calgary is and why it matters in the provincial election. FRIDAY FACT CHECK This week's Friday Fact Check will look into the claim that Alberta can just scrap equalization payments. HERITAGE PARK Heritage Park is celebrating ten years since its expansion. We'll chat about what's happening this weekend.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi joins Joe to discuss the results of the YYC Matters survey and his thoughts on where Alberta's political parties hold issues important to Calgarians.

DEBATE PRIMER WITH LORI WILLIAMS The leaders' debate is this evening and we'll get a primer from MRU professor Lori Williams. SECONDARY SUITES Where are we on secondary suites in Calgary? We'll check-in with councilor Gian-Carlo Carra. INSOLVENCIES IN ALBERTA AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH Insolvencies are at a year-to-date high in 2019, with as many as 40 persons a day claiming bankruptcy. RED MILE PLANS 2019 We'll chat with the Calgary Police Service about their plans for the red mile in 2019.

Join the show as we take you to Turner Valley and Black Diamond, live from the Eau Claire Distillery.

TWITTER AND THE ELECTION A University of Alberta team is investigating the effect that twitter is having on the provincial election. TOLL ROADS: PROS AND CONS The topic of toll roads has been thrown around from various campaigns. We'll look into the pros and cons with an expert. NANCY HIXT - CRIME BEAT We'll check-in with Nancy Hixt about the latest episode of her podcast Crime Beat. LAUGHTER AS MEDICINE What are the health benefits of humour and laughter? We'll find out with Dr. Keith Dobson.

HST IN ALBERTA? The Alberta Liberals are floating the idea of a harmonized sales tax. Would this be good for the province and what would it entail? DOWNTOWN OCCUPANCY INCREASES IN Q1 2019 While City Council is discussing shifting taxes to residents due to downtown vacancies, the first quarter of 2019 the occupancy is at a record high since 2014. PROPERTY TAX DAY AT CITY HALL City Hall is discussing the possibility of shifting property taxes to residential properties due to downtown vacancies. ALBERTA CLIMBER TACKLES ICE SHEETS FOR SCIENCE Local Albertan Will Gadd has been climbing some of the world's largest ice sheets in order to collect scientific data.

WHAT WAS MISSING FROM THE CAYLAN FORD INTERVIEW? Rachel Decoste, motivational speaker and expert on race and racism, joins the show to talk about an interview Danielle Smith did with former UCP candidate Caylan Ford Friday morning. FRIDAY FACT CHECK On this edition of the Friday Fact Check, we'll talk about waiting times in hospitals. EARTH HOUR Earth Hour is neigh, where turning off one's lights for an hour to promote energy conservation. We'll chat with an expert in personal carbon footprints about ways individuals can conserve. FRIDAY CHAT WITH MATT

Rachel Decoste, motivational speaker and expert on race and racism, joins the show to talk about an interview Danielle Smith did with former UCP candidate Caylan Ford Friday morning.

PIPELINES: WHERE WE STAND Whether we like it or not, a large issue in the election is pipelines. Will pipelines really be the silver bullet for Alberta's woes? PLANNING FOR CALGARY'S DIGITAL FUTURE Calgary Economic Development in conjunction with the Information and Communications Technology council is releasing a Tech and Digital Skills Gap report to help steer Calgary, its economy, and displace workers toward a more tech-present future. STANDARDIZED TESTS FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS The UCPs education platform would reinstate standardized tests to grades 1 to 3. These were once thought to be too stressful, but are they? GETTING TO TRUST EACH OTHER In an age of social media and division, how do we learn to trust one another? GSA RALLY There is a planned GSA rally in Marda Loop this evening that will end at UCP Candidate Doug Schweitzer's headquarters.

Join us as we broadcast live from the Bomber Command Museum of Canada in Nanton, Alberta. We'll talk with the Mayor, local business owners, and other locals about the issues affecting their town on the eve of an election.

GSAs We'll be talking about GSAs, what they are, and who they serve with Director of Affirming Choices, Pam Rocker. CHILDCARE: 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NDP With the announcement of $25 a day daycare, the Alberta Association of Childcare Operators has six questions about the plan. CANOLA PRODUCERS A growing numb er of farmers are speaking out about the financial impact of the Chinese ban on canola. MOCHAS WITH MOUNTIES The RCMP is inviting the public to have "Mochas with Mounties" in Airdrie.

Pam Rocker, director of Affirming Connections in Calgary, joins Joe to discuss the many issues surrounding GSAs and the threat of the UCP rolling back GSA legislation.

CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION We'll chat with the Calgary Board of Education about what they want to see from a new government. ELECTRIC CARS They City if Calgary expects half of its residents to have electric vehicles in 30 years. We'll look into that future and its plausibility with an expert. CHRIS BLOOMER ON PIPELINES With the UCP building their election platform on jobs and pipelines, we ask, "Is it really just all about pipelines?" ELECTIONS ALBERTA We'll get the ABCs of registering to vote and the deadlines.

RCMP CHANGE OF GUARD - DEPUTY COMMISSIONER CURTIS ZABLOCKI IS THE 25th COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE ALBERTA RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki is the new head of the Alberta RCMP. There was a change of command ceremony last week. Zablocki is a 28-year veteran of the RCMP. KILL BILL C-69 - RALLY AT THE OFFICE Canada Action held a rally over the lunch hour (noon today) at the office of Liberal MP Kent Hehr. They were protesting Bill C69. A bill that would change how major infrastructure projects are assessed and approved, including O & G pipelines. “FRIDAY FACT CHECK” – AB ELECTION Another instalment of our “Friday Fact Check” with Global Edmonton web reporter Emily Mertz. This week we will look at jobs and the claims of job losses. Catch all the instalments on our website – www.globalnews.ca ENOUGH FOR ALL YYC “Enough for all” is a collaborative, community-driven strategy to help reduce poverty in Calgary.

STAMPEDE TARP AUCTION We're live today from the Calgary Stampede Tarp Auction. JOBS In light of the election, we check-in with Trevor Tombe to get some insight on expectations in Alberta. F--kUp Night YYC We'll talk with a group who hosts events to emphasize the benefits in learning from one's mistakes.

University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe joins Calgary Today to discuss the current employment situation in Alberta in light of a recent recession and upcoming election.

CARBON TAX With protests in France and the defeat of a climate initiative in Washington State, do policy makers need to be looking at other ways to combat climate change? YOUTH HIRING FAIR The 21st annual Youth Hiring Fair is in Calgary today. DR. RICHARD STARKE The last remaining Progressive Conservative in legislature, Dr. Richard Starke is not running for re-election. We'll get his insight as to what he wants to see from the upcoming election. EARLY SPRING YARD CARE Is it too early to start yard work now that the big melt is on? We'll get the do's and dont's of early spring yard care.

ELECTION TIME The writ has been dropped and we'll get a reaction from the Chamber of Commerce as well as share comments from the NDP and UCP campaign kick-off rallies. NEW POLICE CHIEF The Calgary Police Commission has named a new Police Chief and we'll chat with him about his new role. WASTE TAGGING The City of Calgary is mulling the idea of charging residents for overflowing rubbish bins on a per-bag basis. Airdrie has a similar programme in place, so we decided to find out about it. PERFECTIONISM Are younger generations suffering from ever-increasing pressures of perfection?

THRONE SPEECH WRAP-UP Tom Vernon will join us to wrap up the highlights of the throne speech and talk about the political topics of the day. NEW STARS HELICOPTER The Alberta government is covering the cost of a new helicopter for the STARS air ambulance fleet. JASON KENNEY RESPONDS We went live to a presser held by Jason Kenney to respond to the throne speech. SHOP LOCAL Executive Director Annie McInnis joins the show to talk about a column she penned in support of local businesses during economic hard times. CONCUSSION PROTOCOL The Chief Medical Officers of a number of Canadian Sport institutes are holding a round-table discussion regarding concussion protocol guidelines.

SPRINGBANK DRY DAM Minister of Environment and Parks, Shannon Phillips joins the show to talk about the provincial funds allocated to the Springbank Dry Dam project. FLYOVER PARK Parks Foundation Calgary announced today a new park, a revitalization under the 4th avenue flyover. CITY HALL PRAYER VIGIL In response to the killing of 49 (at the time of this writing) people in two mosques in New Zealand, local Calgarians are holding a prayer vigil at City Hall. FACT CHECK FRIDAY Elections are imminent and Global News's Emily Mertz is taking on the fact checking.

Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks, joins Joe to discuss the latest $186.5 million in federal funding for the Springbank off-stream reservoir.

DEERFOOT TRAIL EXPANSION / POLITICS Today the province announced a new plan for expanding capacity on Deerfoot Trail. EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE The University of Calgary along with Alberta Health Services have joined forces to help people with difficult to treat illnesses get access to experimental medicine. BRIAN JEAN DENIES GETTING BACK TO POLITICS Today Brian Jean denied that he was getting back into politics despite rumours that he might. MEASLES UPDATE We'll get an update about the current measles exposure numbers around the province. SUICIDE PREVENTION Following two Calgary Transit operators who helped a woman contemplating suicide at an overpass, we'll ask what the best practices are for helping someone in that state of mind.

BILL 6 REACTION We’ll get two different points of view from farmers about the UCP’s announcement that it plans to repeal Bill 6 if elected. VACCINATION DELAYS Parents are experiencing delays in vaccinations for their children, due to scheduling issues. X GAMES COMING TO CALGARY Calgary has secured the rights to host the Winter X Games from 2020 to 2022. AIRPORT AUTHORITY ON 737 GROUNDING We'll check in with the airport authority on how they are dealing with the massive grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. KID SPORT We'll chat about KidSport's 2018 report to the community and its highlights.

HIRING CLIMATE IN CALGARY Manpower Alberta has deemed the hiring climate in Calgary as "Cautiously Optimistic." TAXES US vs CANADA Do Canadians or Americans pay more in taxes? What about Alberta? We'll find out from a recent report from the Fraser Institute. BITCOIN FRAUD CHARGES Calgary Police are hoping to identify four suspects in a $200,000 Canada-wide Bitcoin fraud. WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE The great spring melt-off has begun and is creating a lot of work for city water management employees. ACCESSIBILITY TOUR OF CALGARY Today councillor Druh Farrel led her annual accessibility tour of Calgary to assess the city's challenges with mobility-restricted residents.

SCHOOLS UNCLEAR ON CALMING ROOM GUIDELINES Following a ban on seclusion rooms in schools, some school boards are saying that the rules are unclear when it comes to "calming rooms." YYC MATTERS The City of Calgary has unveiled its YYC Matters website ahead of the provincial election. CAMPAIGN TEXT MESSAGES Elections are just around the corner and with them con unsolicited text messages. We'll get the facts on the rules surrounding them. COMING OUT MONOLOGUES The Calgary Queer Arts Society is hosting the 10th anniversary edition of the Coming out Monologues.  

We'll talk to two unlikely allies, a former white supremacist who formed a hate group and the son of the victim of a 2012 shooting by a member of that group. Together they collaborated on a book along with New York Times Bestselling author Robin Gaby Fisher to pen The Gift of Our Wounds: A Sikh and a Former White Supremacist find Forgiveness after Hate.

CITY HALL UPDATE With the week's news being dominated by federal politics, we will get a week-in-review of city council. SPRING BREAKS We'll delve into some winter sport injury numbers for Canada with the Canadian Institute for Health Information. JASON KENNY ACCUSED OF CONDESCENDING COMMENTS Premier Rachel Notley accused UCP leader Jason Kenney of condescending comments regarding women in politics. WALK IN HER SHOES A family event at the Calgary Zoo is being hosted for International Women's Day, of which a highlight will be a 5,000 to 10,000 step walk.

CLIMATE CHANGE TALK The topic of climate change often be polarizing. A new project is seeking to find common language when discussing the topic. WATER MAIN TROUBLES IN CALGARY The extended period of Cold in Calgary has been freezing the ground to levels that are reaching water mains, causing the city's water department headaches. PROVINCIAL POLITICS With federal politics dominating the week's news, there has been much happening provincially too. We'll have Global News Edmonton's Tom Vernon catch us up. COLD RECESS When is it too cold for recess? Tiffany Lezee joins the show to talk about the debate. FOODIES & BURGERS Recently nine burger restaurants in Calgary have made the top 50 burgers in Canada. What about other food in the city? Food writer Gwendolyn Richards educates us on the hot spots to eat around the city.

ANALYSIS BUTTS TESTIMONY We get analysis of the testimony of Gerald Butts today from Political Analyst Zain Velji. ANDREW SCHEER RESPONDS We'll share tape of Andrew Scheer responding to Gerald Butt's testimony. SENIORS CARE IN PROVINCIAL ELECTION Public interest Alberta has a campaign for better long-term care for seniors ahead of the provincial election. CALGARY FIRE HEROES Calgary Fire is honouring local heroes with its Above and Beyond award.

FIELDHOUSE PROPOSAL APPROVED BY COUNCIL Yesterday city council approved a proposal for several projects, including an arena. Will a fieldhouse be included? We talk with Sport Calgary about it. LOW INCOME STUDENTS AND NUTRITION A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute highlights the need for a strategy in school nutrition programmes, so that low-income students can get the most out of them. OBAMA VISITS CALGARY Today President Barack Obama visited Calgary. Global News’s Adam Toy recounts the details of his visit. UCP FILMS NOLAIS & GILL The United Conservative Party has released a video that alleges to show senior NDP staffer Jeremy Nolais meeting with Independent MLA Prab Gill. WWII VETERANS PROJECT Rishi Sharma founded a project to record the history of every WWII veteran he could. The project has taken him from the US to Canada, the UK, and Australia.

JANE PHILPOTT RESIGNS Today Treasury Board President, Jane Philpott resigned from the Trudeau cabinet. We'll get analysis from Lori Williams. FRAUD AWARENESS MONTH March is fraud awareness month and Sgt. Matt Frederiksen joins the show to talk about scams and how to protect yourself. REAL ESTATE MARKET HOPEFUL Despite the economic turndown, real estate is hopeful in it's outlook. CANADA WINTER GAMES RECAP To cap off out coverage of the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, we'll hear from those who organize them and recap the week.

MOMO CHALLENGE HAS PARENTS CONCERNED A recent social media challenge that has parents concerned has triggered schools to send letters home, but is the momo challenge a hoax? Does it even exist? ALBERTA BANS SECLUSION ROOMS Today Minister Eggen announced a ban on seclusion rooms in Alberta Schools. We'll get the reaction from the Alberta Teachers' Association. POSITIVITY IN SPORTS Canadian sprinter and motivational speaker Akeem Haynes joins the show to talk about positivity in sports.

Akeem Haynes is a Canadian sprinter and motivational speaker and he joins the show today in this exclusive podcast-only extended interview.

WILSON-RAYBOULD FALLOUT Charles Adler joins the show to talk about the fallout from the testimony of former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould. ALBERTA MEN'S ATTITUDES ON GENDER EQUALITY A recent attitude survey shows changing attitudes in Albertan Men about gender equality. CAMPAIGN FINANCE How will the next provincial election look with new campaign finance rules in place? Global News's Heide Pearson has some answers. DAVID AKIN ON THE TRUDEAU BRAND Chief Political Correspondent for Global News, David Akin recently published an analysis of the Trudeau brand as it stands today. CANADA WINTER GAMES Alberta set a record number of wins at the Canada Winter Games yesterday. We'll talk to one of those athletes.

HEALTHCARE IN ALBERTA There has been a lot of talk about healthcare in the province as of late, including a two-tiered system. We'll hear what the politicians are proposing and take callers. FORWARD SUMMIT CALGARY The Forward Summit, being held in Calgary aims to build better relationships between First Nation economies and Canadian industry. ANTI-BULLYING EVENT A third year practicum student is spearheading an anti-bullying event with the 12 Community Safety Initiative called, All are Different. CANADA WINTER GAMES Continuing our series on the Canada Winter Games, we'll talk with another Alberta athlete taking home gold.

VARIABLE SPEEDS ON DEERFOOT The province is currently looking into the idea of variable speeds on Deerfoot to help with congestion. ANTI-RACISM ADVISORY COUNCIL Today the Government of Alberta announced a 24 member council to advise government as it develops strategies to end racism. CITY COUNCIL We'll catch-up with Aurelio Perri on today’s happenings at city council. CANADA WINTER GAMES UPDATE Once again we'll talk to another Alberta athlete who is representing the province at the Canada Winter Games. ALBERTA GHOSTBUSTERS The Alberta Ghostbusters have raised nearly $9,200 for the Alberta Children's Hospital.

FEDERAL PC RESPONSE TO TMX ANNOUNCEMENT MP Jamie Schmale responds to the National Energy Board's announcement on the Trans-Mountain Pipeline expansion. PROVINCIAL POLITICS Alberta Party leader Stephen Mandel was in court today, fighting an election ban.  Also, we'll share Premiere Notley's response to the TMX decision. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Darrell Nordel, Head Coach of the Canadian Men's U23 Team joins the show to talk about wheelchair basketball at the Canada Winter Games.

PROVINCE CHANGES PHOTO RADAR RULES Today Transport Minister Brian Mason announced new changes to photo radar from a focus on revenue in favour of safety. Will this change the strategy for Calgary Police Service? PALLISER DISTRICT TEACHERS' CONVENTION Motivational speakers Julie and Lowell Taylor will speak to nearly 6,000 teachers today at a conference dedicated to the growth of Alberta's teaching profession. TECH JOBS IN CALGARY Despite an increase in tech jobs around Calgary, local tech companies are having a difficult time finding applicants. CALGARY REGIONAL RAIL A recent tweet proposing a regional rail transit system for outlying communities around Calgary was posted. Is it possible to build such a system? SPEEDSKATER KALEB MULLER More Albertans are taking home hardware at the Canada Winter Games; we'll talk to one of them.

ALBERTA CURRICULUM CHANGES Jason Kenney has announced his intentions to radically change the curriculum in Alberta. One parent group is concerned what it means for working families. INDEFINITE ARTS CENTRE While waiting for a funding status, the Indefinite arts centre lost a major funder due to uncertainty of public support. CPS TO INCREASE DOWNTOWN PRESENCE The Calgary Police service has decided to utilize officers from other parts in the city, in order to address an increase in crime downtown. CALGARY BRINGS HOME MEDALS AT THE CANADA WINTER GAMES Calgarians are bringing home medals from the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer. We talk to one of them.

NETFLIX IN CANADA Netflix has announced its presence in Canada and promising over 1800 jobs, but they don't have to abide by CTRC regulations and the media fund. Is this good for Canada? LONG WEEKEND REVIEW Jodi Hughes and Rob Breakenridge catch-up on some news stories. ENDING DATING VIOLENCE The University of Calgary has teamed up with Calgary's Centre for Sexuality in a programme designed to help teen boys prevent violence and improve mental health. SLEDGE HOCKEY FUNDRAISER A GoFundMe account has been set up to raise money for the outdoor rink in Parkdale to be made accessible for other players. PAVEMENT CLEARING With the extended cold and dustings of snow, Calgary residents are expressing their frustrations with snow clearing.

NORTHEAST CALGARY IS NOT A CULTURAL TOUR Journalist Hadeel Abdel-Nabi recently penned an article in The Sprawl about how we view our neighbourhoods. 19-HOUR SKATE FOR ALZHEIMER Steve McNeil, an Ontario man is in Calgary to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer Society of Canada by skating for 19 hours and 26 minutes across seven cities. EVACUATION IN HAITI A mission from Southern Alberta is being evacuated from Haiti due to civil unrest in the region. ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY Rocky Mountain Motorsports has recently submitted its final plans for a motorsports park in Mountain View County.

FOREIGN INTERFERENCE We talk about foreign interference with Marcus Kolga of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. WHAT IS LOVE? What is love from a biological point of view? Dr. Helen Fisher enlightens us. CHARLES DANIELS We delve into some Calgary history with a little known story of a Calgary man in 1914.

SNOW PLOUGH VALUE FOR YOUR TAX DOLLAR Global News's Phil Darlington looked at winter road management across the country and assessed the value vs. tax dollar amount. WORLD RADIO DAY Today is World Radio Day and Jodi celebrates with an old friend. CANNABIS AND VALENTINE'S DAY 88% of Albertans said cannabis enhanced their intimate experiences. We get the details from Carlen Costa, Registered Psychotherapist, Sexologist, and Cannabis Educator. EXPOSING IDENTITY THROUGH ART A new exhibit at Mount Royal University explores identity. Curator of the exhibit Curtis Desiatnyk joins the show to tell us about it.

RURAL-URBAN AGRICULTURAL DIVIDE Sylvain Charlebois of Atlantic Institute for Market Studies joins the show to talk about the increasing agricultural divide between rural and urban Canada. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Sarah Woodgate, President of Calgary Housing Company joins the show to talk about affordable housing. AG FOR LIFE Agriculture day is today and Luree Williamson, CEO of Agriculture for Life joins the show to talk about it.

2018 Grey Cup MVP and CFL MOP Bo Levi Mitchell joins Dave Rowe to discuss what went into the decision to test the free agent market and then re-sign with the Calgary Stampeders.

Calgary Stampeders GM John Hufnagel joins Dave Rowe to discuss a wild day in free agency for the CFL and signing his Grey Cup MVP quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell.

THIS WEEKEND IN ALBERTA POLITICS Provincial politics had a weekend to forget. We'll talk about it with Lori Willimas, Associate Professor in Political Science at Mount Royal University. SMOKE AND INDOOR FILTERS With fires becoming more common, should we be building with air quality in mind? Sarah Coefield, Air Quality Specialist with Missoula County shares her expertise. HERITAGE PARK Heritage Park Had a rough fiscal year in 2018, but with new exhibits and the Sternwheeler back up in 2019, what will the next year look like? Alida Visbach, President & CEO of Heritage Park forecasts for us. HOMELESSNESS IN THE COLD With the extended cold, how are the city's shelters holding up? Kevin Webb, Manager of Emergency Shelter for the Calgary Drop-In Centre gives us a status report.

PARLIAMENT WEEK-IN-REVIEW It was a busy week in parliament, so we're recapping it with Global News's Mercedes Stephenson in Ottawa. SKATING LESSONS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED Visually impaired students in Calgary are getting a special skating lesson from Dan Mancina, a skateboarder who continued skating, even after he lost his sight. CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY AT THE MILITARY MUSEUMS Husband and wife Al Ross and Indra Teekasingh have curated a new exhibit that highlights the contributions of African-Canadian soldiers from WWI to present day.

REFORM PARTY 2.0? With Angus Reid, Rick Bell, and Don Braid all talking about a "Western Canadian Party," we ask for some historical perspective from Professor Nelson Wiseman. Is this the Reform Party 2.0? RUSSIA RISING Jeff Semple, former Europe Bureau Chief has a new podcast out called Russia Rising. Jeff joins the show to talk about the podcast that discusses the intricacies of Russian troll operations. FRANCHISE CANADA SHOW With the economy changing in Alberta, some are looking towards franchises instead of oil and gas. The Franchise Canada Show is in Calgary and we talk to franchisee Tayyub Rasool. ARKELLS The Canadian rock band Arkells is in Calgary and we caught up with them.

PROVINCE INVESTS IN ENERGY-INTENSIVE INDUSTRIES The Province of Alberta is investing $276 million dollars in milestone-tracked projects to energy-intensive industries to help reduce operating costs and reduce emissions. WINTER CYCLING CONGRESS Today begins the Winter Cycling Congress, hosted in Calgary. Keynote speaker Tom Babin joins the show to talk about it. CANADA (AND ALBERTA'S) FIRST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Lauren Crazybull has been named Alberta and Canada's first artist in residence. She joins the show to talk about her new position.

NEW ALBERTA HEALTH OFFICER Alberta Health services has announced a new Chief Medical Officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw. We caught up with Dr. Hinshaw for a chat. AESO ON POWER CONSUMPTION The Alberta Electric System Operator has asked residents to limit their energy consumption during the recent cold snap. Tara Deweerd, Manager of Public Affairs for AESO gives us some tips on saving energy. ZOO ANIMALS AND THE COLD With the mercury dropping, we check in with the Calgary Zoo to see which animals like the cold, which don't and how the zoo accommodates them. COUNTRY 105 RADIOTHON Country 105 is hosting a radiothon for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. Justine Clay, Director of Communications for the Foundation joins the show.

PLAYGROUND FUNDING Alberta schools are having to fundraise to build playgrounds. Isn't that included with the cost of school? We chat with Barbara Silva, Communications Director for Support our Students. COURT RULES ON EI BENEFITS A Federal Court has weighed in on a multi-million-dollar class action suit regarding EI benefits. Jennifer McCrea, the representative plaintiff in the case joins us. COUNCIL UPDATE Today Councillor Evan Wooley had some questions about the 1904 Enoch Sales House. We chat with him about it. PROVINCIAL POLITICS Heading into a provincial election, Joes has some questions and concerns of the major parties.

MID-SIZE CITY MAYORS The Mid-Size Cities Mayors’ and CAOs’ Caucus is in town and Jeff Genung, Mayor of Cochrane joins the show. WORLD READ ALOUD DAY Today is World Read Aloud Day and Joe joined some school children to celebrate ALLA WANGNER A woman who launched a writing contest to win a house as the prize has been inundated with fraudulent accounts and people requesting money, pretending to be her. BUS NEEDED FOR JANUS The Janus Academy, which provides specialized education had a recent bus breakdown and needs a new one. They have set up a GoFundME page to help pay for a replacement.

NOTLEY & CAMPAIGNING Premier Notley gave a campaign style speech today, we get listener reactions. ORPHANED WELLS COURT DECISION Today the Supreme Court of Canada made a decision regarding orphaned wells. Christine Laing, Staff Lawyer at the Public Interest Law Clinic at the University of Calgary joins the show. HUMBOLDT UPDATE Richard Cloutier of CJOB Winnipeg updates us on what he says is one of the most emotional sentencing hearings he has seen. TRANS MOUNTAIN OVERPAY Did the federal government overpay for trans mountain? Our guest Kent Fellowes, research associate at the University of Calgary says it's more complicated than what headlines may suggest.

GREEN LINE UPDATE The Government of Alberta and City of Calgary have locked in funding for the new Green Line LRT. Councillor Shane Keating joins the show. PIPELINE SONG We talk to Gerry Spitzee, a musician who made a viral video, "Build That Pipeline." COPPER THEFT One again, copper theft is in the news. We'll talk about it with Corporal Curtis Peters of the RCMP. LET'S TALK MUSIC THERAPY The Bell National Music Centre is hosting a mental health arwarenes event called "Let's Talk." We chat with Andrew Mosker, President and CEO of the National Music Centre.

NDP REBRANDING The Alberta NDP has branded some ads with Rachael Notley's name, instead of the NDP logo. We chat about this with Duane Bratt, Duane Bratt, Political Science Professor, Chair of Economics, Mount Royal University. SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITES Councilor Evan Woolley released an email about concerns regarding supervised consumption sites today. We chat with Peter Oliver, President of the Beltline Neighbourhoods Association. HUMBOLDT We get details on the agreed statement of facts in the Humboldt crash case from Global News reporter Josh Elliott. SPRINGBANK DAM Today the provincial government announced plans to purchase a portion of land to build the proposed Springbank Dam. Karin Hunter, President of the Springbank Community Association joins the show.

JOHN HIMPE TRIBUTE / GRIEF Today we pay tribute to another colleague who has left us too soon, Executive Producer John Himpe. It's been a rough few weeks around the office, so we chat about the topic of grief counselling. SCREEN TIME A new report released by the University of Calgary suggests that there may be a link between excessive screen time and learning delays in preschool children. FACEBOOK / WHATSAPP MERGER Facebook has suggested that merging with WhatsApp would prevent regulation by the United States Government. We get the details, pros, and cons from Mike Agerbo, host of Get Connected, which can be heard on CHQR.

CAR BUYERS BEWARE We chat about the practices of car dealerships and how to protect yourself with Director of the Automobile Protection Association, George Iny. ARENA PLEBISCITE The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for a Plebiscite when it comes to the topic of an Arena/Event Centre in Calgary Franco Terrazano, Alberta Director of the CTF joins the show. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CALGARY The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is working to de-stigmatize the diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Sara Salus, Director of Philanthropy and Engagement for Alzheimer Society of Calgary joins the show.

365 DAY CHALLENGE Instead of making a new year resolution, Jeff Batchelor decided to take a 365 day challenge. He joins the show to tell us about it. CPS AND ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH CALLS How does the Calgary Police Service deal with mental health calls? We chat with Sgt. Kevin Zeh of the Calgary Police Service. CALGARY CHAMBER POLICY PLATFORM Today the Calgary Chamber released its policy platform. NEW ARENA (EVENT CENTRE) Councilor Jeff Davison joins the show to talk about the upcoming options for a new arena.

IS FEDERATION WORKING? The Haskayne School of Business and School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary hosted a presentation on how federation is working today. We chat with Robert Mansell, Emeritus Professor at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. WASTE COLLECTION REPORT City council discussed the privatization of waste collection in the city. Some councilors were disappointed at the lack of information in the report. CHRISTMAS IN JANUARY Each January the Calgary Urban Project Society hosts a feast for low-income residents. Carlene Donnelly, Executive Director chats with us about it.

EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET The new food guide is out today and we ask the question, “How can we eat healthy on a budget when healthy food is so expensive?” Registered dietician Andrea Miller joins the show to enlighten us. GAMING ADDICTION Cam Adair, Video Game Addiction Expert talks about his event in Calgary tonight. MADE-IN-ALBERTA ENERGY STRATEGY Today the Premier announced another step in he Made-in-Alberta strategy. We chat with Energy Analyst Peter Linder about what it is.

PETER WATTS / DIFFICULT CUSTOMERS Joe reflects on the loss of our friend and colleague Peter Watts. Joe also rants about impossible customers at restaurants. STONEY SPEEDWAY Strathcona RCMP recently listed some excessive speed. Sgt. Colin Foster of the Calgary Police service joins the show to chat about excessive speeders on Stoney Trail. POLITICAL DISCOURSE Michael Coren wrote an op-ed about a particularly nasty set of tweets sent his way from someone who disagreed with him. In his opinion the discourse in the body politic in Canada has reached a new low. ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY The University of Calgary is making the medical technology they develop more accessible in countries that could otherwise not afford it. Student Asha Hollis worked for more than two years to enact guidelines for this and we get her story.

STEPHEN PETITION DISMISSED Joel Senick chats with us about the petition of David and Collet Stephen to have their $4 million in legal expenses, past and future, paid or charges dropped against them. ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF A NEW ARENA We’ll chat with former Flame, Colin Patterson about other economic advantages to having a new arena. PETER WATTS TRIBUTE Today we said farewell to our friend and colleague Peter Watts. We pay tribute to him with a little audio. ZAMBONI DRIVER DAY Two Calgarians are hoping to make January 19th Zamboni Driver Day – a day where people can thank their local rink attendants.

VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL VOTE The Vancouver City Council has voted unanimously to declare a climate emergency. We chat about it with Kris Sims, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation. ANIMAL ABUSE PETITION Rick Fraser, Alberta Party MLA for Calgary-South East is circulating a petition to increase penalties for animal abuse and cruelty. He tells us about it. FOOD WASTAGE A recent study shows that 58% of food in Canada is wasted, most of it from the food industry. We talk to Lourdes Juan, Founder & Executive Director of The Leftovers Foundation, a local organization that helps stop wastage. THE EVOLUTION OF AGEING From Betty White to Prince Philip, people are living more active lives as they age. Patricia Clark, National Executive Director of Active Aging Canada talks about ageing in the modern world.

EMPATHY IN A PARTISAN AGE David Niose, author and president, of the American Humanist Association joins the show to talk about empathy in an increasingly partisan age. ALBEXIT In the shadow of Brexit we talk about the recent rumblings of Alberta threatening to leave Canada and the pros and cons of such a move with Cory Morgan, Former Leader of the Alberta Independence Party. REPORT CARD CONFUSION Parents around Alberta are complaining of report cards that are less than easy to interpret. Sarah Bieber from the advisory board of Kids Come First talks to us about it. RESTAURANT INSPECTION A new app is available in Canada that makes restaurant health information more easily accessible. We chat with Michael Decker, Chef Instructor at SAIT to ask what causes certain establishments to get a lower score.

GILLETTE AD CAMPAIGN Gillette has released a television ad in respone to the #MeToo movement and it has become a rather hot topic. Marueen McGrath, registered nurse and host of The Sunday Night Health Show joins us. BREXIT PLAN DEFEATED Theresa May’s Brexit plan was defeated today in Parlaiment. What does this mean and what happens next? We chat with Kurt Huebner, Interim Director, Institute for European Studies, University of British Columbia. TSUU T’INA EYES PIPELINE The Tsuu t'ina First Nations contemplate how to purchase Trans Mountain from the feds. We get the details from Global News’s Michael King. TOURISM CALGARY We review the 2018 tourism numbers from a Calgary perspective with Jeff Hessel, Senior Vice President of Marketing with Tourism Calgary.

PROPERTY TAXES Nelson Karpa, City Assessor for the City of Calgary joins us to take questions about property tax assessments. HOLY S**T MOMENTS Motivational psychology has always focused on the “slow and steady” approach, but what happens when we have an “Ah ha!” moment? Can that also be motivational? We chat with Author of The Holy S**t Moment: How Lasting Change Can Happen in an Instant, James Fell. PROVINCIAL POLITICS Joe talks about all things provincial politics. SCIENCE CENTRE UPDATE Contemporary Calgary today announced it has selected a team of Calgary-based Architects after an international search for consultants to help transform the Centennial Planetarium into a gallery for modern and contemporary art.

VEHICULAR HOMICIDE With the upcoming sentencing of Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the driver of the semi-trailer that collided with the Humboldt Broncos, we talk to criminal defense barrister Balfour Der about why there are no vehicular homicide laws in Canada. HOME RENO BUYER BEWARE With the home renovation show in town we check in with Shawna-Kay Thomas of the Better Business Bureau to get some tips on finding the right contractor. NOTLEY TAPE REVISITED Premier Notley gave a television interview today, we revisit the highlights. BEAUTIFYING FORT CALGARY The Calgary Horticultural Society has a new class that will also help beautify Fort Calgary. We learn about it from Colleen McCracken, Executive Director of the Calgary Horticultural Society.

WIND ENERGY We check-up on the status of wind energy in Alberta. FIRE DEPARTMENT YEAR-IN-REVIEW We do a year-in-review with Fire Chief Steve Dongworth. VICTORIA PARK REDEVELOPMENT The City of Calgary is looking ahead 50 years from now in their plan to redevelop Victoria Park. We chat with Warren Connell, CEO of the Calgary Stampede about their role in the redevelopment.

DOES THE NDP HAVE A RURAL PROBLEM? From Bighorn Country to Bill 6 does the NDP have a “rural problem?” We talk with Al Kemmere, President of Rural Municipalities of Alberta. CITY PARKING OPEN HOUSES The City of Calgary is looking for public feedback about parking. REBRANDING NEIGHBOURHOODS Residents and businesses of the Banff Trail Community are wanting to re-name the “motel village” as the neighborhood changes. We talk about the challenges of re-branding with Donna Dumont, Associate Professor and Chair of Marketing at Mount Royal University.

NOMOPHOBIA Nomophobia – the fear of being without your mobile phone. Is it real? We talk to Peter Reiner, Professor of Psychiatry, at the University of British Columbia. REPORT ON HOMELESSNESS Today the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy released a report on Homelessness in Calgary. We get the details from co-author, Dr. Alina Turner. CITY HALL ANNOUCEMENT We check in with Aurelio Perri about an announcement at City Hall today. BALANCE OF SCHOOL AND ATHLETICS Kate Pexman, an Academic All-Canadian talks about how she balances sports and school while succeeding in both.

POLITICS AND THE UPCOMING ELECTION We chat the upcoming elections and whether or not they will be getting nastier with Political Scientist Duane Bratt. RAIL SAFETY IN CANADA Glaobal News’s Heather Yourex-West joins the show to talk about the derailment in Calgary. DR. BRENT MACDONALD ON BRIAN PINCOTT Following the announcement by former councillor Brian Pincott that he would not be seeking candidacy for the NDP due to mental health and the need for self care. We talk with Dr. Brent MacDonald about mental health and making the decision to step away when our own mental health beckons. OUMI We chat with Rahamatullah Siddique of Oumi, an organization that provides support for families affected by illness, rehabilitation, disability and loss.

US POLITICS With the House now flipped to the Democrats amid a partial government shutdown, what’s next? Wendy J. Schiller, Professor and Chair of Political Science at Brown University’s Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs enlightens us. BEER FROM BREAD The Small Block Brewing Company in B.C. makes beer from old bread, we chat with the owner of the brewery to find out how they’re helping stop food wastage. ORPHANED WELLS IN CANADA Canada has a large number of orphan oil wells, according to a report from the C.D. Howe Institute. FREE PANTRY NEEDS DONORS A free pantry set up by a Calgary family was hard to keep full and they reached out to the community for help.

THE CHAMBER ON ASSESSMENTS The Chamber of Commerce reacts to the new property tax assessments issued by the city. HOMEFRONT CALGARY Maggie MacKillop, Executive Director of Homefront Calgary joins the show to talk about the epidemic of domestic violence in the province. ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALBERTA What is the outlook for saving energy in 2019 and how much did Alberta buy in (or not) in 2018? We chat with Monica Curtis, CEO of Energy Efficiency Alberta.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKPLACES Following our Friday Free-for-All chat about generational differences, we have an expert, Lisa Taylor, President of Challenge Factory a workplace consultation firm talk about multigenerational differences. HOST CHAT Joe talks about his new year’s resolutions. CARBON TAX It’s been a year since the carbon tax was enacted in Alberta. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of it with economist Trevor Tombe. HOSPITAL PARKING FEES Should hospitals be charging fees for parking? Are the rates a burden on the unwell? We chat with the founder of Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society, Rick Lundy.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Are New Year’s resolutions a good idea? How do we stick to them? We speak with Ken Fierheller, Psychotherapist. 2018 IN MUSIC We review the past year in music with music guru Alan Cross. SOCIAL MEDIA STORIES OF 2018 Adam Toy gives us a year-in-review of the stories that lit up social media in 2018. POLAR ICE DIP The organizers of the Calgary Polar Ice Dip join the show to talk about the 2019 Icebreaker, which raises money to fight human trafficking.

THE ROAD AHEAD FOR ALBERTA In an interview from September 20th, Former Finance Minister Jim Dinning talks with us about the fiscal future for Alberta and shares some thoughts on the highly partisan nature of politics today. START-UP CANADA We speak to Victoria Lennox, CEO of Start-Up Canada about 2018 and a year-in-review of entrepreneurship. MAC’S MIDGET TOURNEY Chris Turnbull, Tournament Vice President talks about updates to the wall of fame. CHESTERMERE LAKE POND HOCKEY We talk to the event organizer of the Western Canada Pond Hockey Championship held on Chestermere Lake, where 61 teams will play. RE-USING YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE What can you do with your tree other than toss it? We hear from Dan Krause, Senior Conservation Biologist at the Nature Conservancy of Canada about options.

COMMUNITY ADVENT CALENDAR The Woodcliff United Church in Southwest Calgary has set up a life-sized advent calendar for charity. SENIORS SECRET SERVICE Seniors Secret Service is an organization that has been bringing holiday cheer to isolated seniors. MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS We speak with Leslie Horton on the Magic of Christmas event today that makes sure Santa doesn’t miss any houses.

NATIONAL CROSSWORD DAY It’s national crossword day and we talk to Gwen Sjogren, Canada’s queen of the crossword, who has created many Canadian themed crosswords. HOLIDAY STRESS The holidays, as we all know, can be stressful. We get some tips from the Calgary Counselling Centre on how to identify and manage holiday stress. PACING YOURSELF WITH FOOD We get tips from Natalie Siu-Mitton of Copeman Healthcare on how to pace ourselves with all the food that the holidays bring.

SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS We have some special visitors from the North Pole in the studio today. TURKEY COMA Why does turkey make us sleepy? Does white or dark meat make a difference? We ask dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner. HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING TIPS We get holiday entertaining tips from Jimmy-Lee Venanrd, Estate Butler at Azuridge Estate Hotel in Priddis.

CHAMBER YEAR-IN-REVIEW We recap business in Calgary 2018 with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sandip Lalli. EDWARD DOWNEY SENTENCING Today the jury delivered the virdict in the trial of Edward Downey. We gave the breaking details as events transpired. LISTENER LETTER We read a listener’s letter about Christmas.

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION Today the province announced it is extending the Calgary Rivers District Community Revitalization Levy to allow for the expansion of the BMO Centre and infrastructure upgrades to East Victoria Park. FEDEARL GOVERNMENT GIVES $1.6B IN RELEIF The federal government has announced today they are providing $1.6 billion dollars in relief for oil and gas in Alberta. We speak to professor Lori Williams about the political implications of this. SANTA SCHOOL We chat with Jennifer Andrews, Dean of Santa School, who provide professional training for beginning and experienced Santas.

DOWNTOWN RALLY Today there was a pro-oil and gas rally downtown. We share audio from the event. CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE We talk to Glen, kitchen manager and chef for the Calgary Drop-In Centre about Christmas dinner and the preparations for the event. REAL CHRISTMAS TREES We talk to Meryl Coombs, President of Spruce it Up Garden Centre about the proper care and feeding of a real tree.

EVENT CENTRE IN CALGARY Joe talks event centre possibilities and potential in Calgary with Councillor Ward Sutherland. NEW K – 4 CURRICULUM APPROVED The government just announced new K – 4 curriculum to be field-tessted in schools. We talk with Alberta Minister of Education David Eggen. LIGHTEN UP CALGARY We talk to Sylvana Stoesser who made a website as a giude to the various Christmas light displays around the city. FRY DAY CHAT WITH MATT Joe talks with our board op Matt about a funny story he found this week.

REBRANDING OF CALGARY Does Calgary need to rebrand itself to attract investment outside of the energy sector? We speak to Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Calgary Economic Development, Lisa Corcoran. NAVIGATING CALGARY’S +15 The city of Calgary has recently launched a poll, asking if an app would help navigate our +15 network. We speak with Nando Degirolamo of Bond Creative, a wayfinding specialist. SNOW ANGELS We talk to one of Calgary's snow angels, honoured today.

LEADERSHIP IN POLITICS A recent poll shows a decline in the trust in leaders across many parties. We discuss the implications of this with President of ThinkHQ, Marc Henry. MIDWIVES SCOPE EXPANDED The Government of Alberta has expanded the scope of practice for midwives we get the details from the Director of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Mount Royal University Paula Price. HOLIDAY SHOPPING – IS THERE AN APP FOR THAT? Finding the perfect gift at the right price point. Is there an app or algorithm for that? We talk to Dr. Chad Saunders, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary.

ROCKY VIEW COUNCIL DECISION Today Rocky View County Council decided unanimously against a dam for flood mitigation. We speak to Lee Drury, one of the affected land owners. ALBERTA WANTS FULL PRICE FOR LNG We speak with Alberta Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd about the government’s plans to add refineries and get better prices for Alberta’s liquefied natural gas. NEW STUDY ON KNEE SURGERY We talk to Dr. Ziad Abu Sara about a new study surrounding knee surgery and osteoarthritis.

RETURNING FOREIGN FIGHTERS In question period today, the issue of returning ISIS fighters to Canada was addressed. PUPPIES DUMPED IN CALGARY Two puppies were found abandoned in a box and were taken in by the Calgary Humane Society. We talk about that plus a year-in-review. CALGARY ESPORTS LEAGUE Calgary has a new eSports league for competitive gaming. We talk to Tyler Wonnick, co-founder of Calgary eSports League.

CYBER SECURITY The Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity just released an annual report, the National Cyber Threat Assessment. We speak with the President of Cyber Security Canada, Victor Beitner. COUNCILOR SHANE KEATING We talk snow route parking bans and get a Green Line update from City Councilor Shane Keating. EDWARD DOWNEY TRIAL We check in with Global News’s Nancy Hixt on the latest in the jury trial of Edward Downey.

GRANDE PRAIRIE VIRAL POST A young Grande Prairie waitress has penned a Facebook post aimed at PM Justin Trudeau which has also gone viral. She says the oil industry is getting a bad name and he’s not helping. Continuing the conversation from yesterday. AIR BNB’S A city committee has started the process of putting together a tiered licensing structure for Air BnB’s and other short-term rental properties. Councilor Ward Sutherland, who asked administration for this report responds to what he heard today. JUSTIN GOES TO COP SHOP Every year, city police join forces with several groups to host a shopping spree with underprivileged kids in our city at Marlborough Mall. Justin tagged along and met with officers and the kids to talk about the experience.

OILSANDS WORKER’S WIFE RESPONDS Karyn Gammie, whose husband works in the Alberta oilsands had a few words for the Prime Minister. We find out why. QUESTION PERIOD Today during question period Premier Notley and Jason Kenney were cordial again… then they weren’t. We share the tape. ROBERT WILLIAM BELL In our continuing crime series, Joe talks about the recently granted parole to Robert William Bell, who was convicted of the second degree murder of his girlfriend Tanya Gordon. We hear from the Tanya’s family.

INTERIM POLICE CHIEF STEVE BARLOW Time for the year-in-review with Interim Chief of Police Steve Barlow. We talk drugs, crime, online crime, and more. STRETCHES FOR SHOVELING Joe wrenched his back shoveling snow. Time to call the neighborhood kids? Nah! Instructor and Owner of YYC Yoga, John Bart, shows Joe some pre-shoveling stretches. QUESTION PERIOD We share tape about the discussion on the mandatory reductions in oil and gas production in Alberta. OIL DIFFERENTIAL Today we extend our business segment, due to recent events. Faisal Karmali joins the show.

NO ONE'S CRYIN' FOR YA CALGARY Joe talks with Ryan Gill who made a video that he made to explain why he says no one is crying for Calgary. COUNCIL DECIDES ON PROPERTY TAXES Today city council made some budget decisions on property taxes. Joe gets the details from Aurelio Perri. DIFFERENTIAL AND THE PROVINICIAL BUDGET Trevor Tombe, Economist at the University of Calgary talks about the oil differential prices and its effect on the provincial budget. PLEDGE DAY Pledge day is just a week away and Joe talks about why this day is so important with Betty Jo Kaiser, who heads up the Children's Foundation.

FRASER INSTITUTE REPORT The Fraser Institute issued a gloomy report regarding energy investment in Canada. Joe gets the details from Global News’s Tomasia DaSilva. Move Forward YYC Today we talk about Move Forward YYC, a group of entrepreneurs who are giving back to their communities. FINANCE MINISTER JOE CECI Today the government announced a plan to provide long-term, predictable infrastructure for Edmonton and Calgary. We hear from Minister of Finance Joe Ceci about the plan. HOW TO GET NOTICED WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB How do you get noticed when applying for a job with so many applicants? We find out from Jessica Culo of Express Employment Professionals.

“SWEARING” BY YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Maintaining relationships with people who swear a lot can be good for you, according to a study by Dr. Timothy Jay who joins our show. CBE AND MATH ACHIEVEMENT GOALS We talk to Sydney Smith, Acting Superintendent of Learning for the Calgary Board of Education regarding their ongoing math strategy to address low marks over the next three years. EDWARD DOWNEY TRIAL UPDATE We follow up with a number of developments in the jury trial of accused murderer Edward Downey. Global News’s Nancy Hixt has the story. DO DOGS LISTEN TO US? Laura Vorreyer, Author and Professional Pet Sitter answers the question, “Do dogs listen to us?”

MINISTER BILL MORNEAU Today Minister of Finance Bill Morneau visited Calgary. Joe talks with Calgary Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sandip Lalli about what he had to say. STAMPEDERS Joe caught up with Stampeders linebacker Alex Singleton at the Grey Cup rally downtown. FIREWORKS AT CITY COUNCIL Today was day two of budget talks in City Council. Joe talks with Aurelio Perri about what was discussed and shares tapes of a rather heated exchange.

MINISTER SOHI Today the Prime Minister visited Calgary. Accompanying him was Minister of Natural Resources, Amarjeet Sohi. Minister Sochi joins us to talk about the Fall Economic Statement and its impact on Alberta. GREY CUP Lisa McGregor checks in from the Grey Cup in Edmonton. KIDS CANCER CARE Jodi talks with Christine McIver, Founder and CEO of Kids Cancer Care about their annual Polar Express Train event.

CITIZEN’S SATISFACTION SURVEY Today the results of the Citizen’s Satisfaction Survey were released and Joe talks the results and shares Mayor Nenshi’s thoughts on them. BULLYING AWARENESS WEEK With Bullying yet again in the news, Joe talks to Randy Chevrier, who founded Dare to Care, an anti-bullying campaign. U OF C STUDENTS AWARDED FOR MARS ENGINEERING A four student team at the U of C just won first place at the Hatch Plant Design Competition at the Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference for their design of a method to populate the Martian atmosphere with oxygen.

WESTERN CANADIAN SLOWDOWN PROJECTED The Conference Board of Canada has projected an economic slowdown for the provinces of Western Canada.   FREEDOM MOBILE Freedom Mobile has announced a new data plan, a 100 gigabyte binge bonus that could aim to compete at the big three mobile companies.   HOLIDAY RETAIL SCAMS The Calgary Police Service is warning about the cost of holiday retail crime and how consumers can protect themselves.   DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS Calgary Arts Development has released a diversity report regarding arts in Calgary. Joe gets into the numbers with President and CEO of CAD, Patti Pon.

PREMIER NOTLEY APPOINTS ENVOYS Today Premier Notley appointed three envoys to help Alberta sell oil and gas at a price that more accurately represents world prices. Joe talks with Tim McMillan, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. CANADA POST STRIKE In an economy where many small businesses rely on shipping services, how is the Canada Post strike affecting day-to-day business? Joe talks with CEO of sportsbras.ca Brigitte Lessard-Deyell about it. NEW $10 NOTE FEATURING VIOLA DESMOND Today the new vertical $10 note featuring Canadian civil rights pioneer, Viola Desmond enters circulation. For perspective, Joe speaks with Ettie Rutherford, Author and Member, Congress of Black Women of Canada. FIREBALL NETWORK The University of Alberta has launched a network of new sky cameras that help triangulate the location of meteor landing sites, so that studying them may be more fruitful. Joe talks with Dr. Chris Herd, Professor and Curator, University of Alberta Meteorite Collection.

WHY ARE WE QUESTIONING EVERYTHING? (PART II) With people questioning everything today, despite facts (flat earth, vaccines, etc.) are we at an unprecedented time of people who believe in their own facts? Joe gets a sociological perspective from Dr. Tom Buchanan, Chair of the Sociology and Anthropology at Mount Royal University. THE NEW BUDGET & EMS How will the new city budget affect fire services for the City of Calgary? Joe talks with Deputy Fire Chief Ken Uzeloc. JAY MOHR Comedian, actor, radio host, and author Jay Mohr comes to Calgary today to attend a fundraising event for the U of C. Joe talks comedy, wrestling, and even snow with Jay.

WHY ARE WE QUESTIONING EVERYTHING? With people questioning everything today, despite facts (flat earth, vaccines, etc.) are we at an unprecedented time of people who believe in their own facts? Joe gets a historical perspective from Dr. Kevin Anderson, Professor of History at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University. NEW MAX BUS LINES LAUNCHED Today the City of Calgary launched its new MAX bus service. Joe talks with Ben Morin, of the Federation of Calgary Communities about how this will affect the areas served by MAX. CHAMBER REACTS TO BUDGET / PLEBISCITE With the plebiscite out of the way and a new budget, Joe hears what the Calgary Chamber has to say about Calgary’s economic outlook.

CALGARY BUDGET DAY Today the City of Calgary unveiled its budget. DERON BILOUS At a news conference announcing a real-time lost revenue counter, Economic Minister Deron Bilous was asked a question by a reporter that he couldn’t answer. HELP, NOT HANDCUFFS Dr. David Swann joins Joe to talk about policy solutions to addressing addiction and the issues surrounding it.

DO I NEED A DASHCAM? Do you need a dashcam? Is there any benefit to having one? Joe talks with auto columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld if it’s worth the cost. PARENTAL LEAVE More Canadian parents are opting for 18 month parental leave instead of 12. Joe talks with Kim Smith of Global News about the trend. MONOPOLY FOR MILLENNIALS Start out with $20,000 in student debt and $1500 rent with no property to buy on the board! Hasbro has released Monopoly for Millenials. Joe talks with Randy Wong, co-owner of The Hexagon Board Game Café about it.

A FIELDHOUSE FOR CALGARY Winter Olympics notwithstanding, Calgary has been talking about a Fieldhouse. Joe talks with Jason Zaran, Chair of the Calgary Multisport Fieldhouse Society about what building a Fieldhouse would look like with and without an Olympic Bid. SOLAR ENERGY GROWING IN ALBERTA The Government of Alberta just announced that solar energy has grown five fold since 2015. Joe talks with Rob Harlan, Executive Director of the Solar Energy Society of Alberta about the growth and future of solar in Alberta. REMEBERING STAN LEE Stan Lee, creator of Spiderman, X-Men, Iron Man, and many more died today at the age of 95. Joe talks with Lindsay Thomas, Show Spokesperson of the Calgary Expo about the significance of his loss.

MAYOR NENSHI Mayor Nenshi joins Joe to talk about all things Olympic Bid. OLYMPIC NOSTALGIA To cap off our weekly in-depth look at issues surrounding a potential 2026 Olympic bid, Joe talks with Gary Bobrovitz, who covered the ’88 Olympics from the bid in 1981 through to the end as we ask how much nostalgia plays into 2026. REMEMBRANCE DAY – A VETERAN’S POINT OF VIEW Joe talks with Art Jorgensen a veteran who served in the Canadian Navy reserves during the Korean War.

OLYMPIC FACILITIES What are our options for facilities in the event Calgary wins the 2026 Olympic Bid? Jodi Hughes talks with Susan Veres, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Calgary 2026. CANADIAN FORCES FILM FEST A film festival in Ft. McLeod will highlight the Canadian experience in both world wars. Jodi talks with war historian Dr. Stephane Guevremont who is hosting the festival. CAN HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES BE DANGEROUS? A Naturopath in B.C. has lost her license for administering rabid dog saliva to a child. Jodi Talks to Dr. Michael Rieder, Professor of Pediatric Pharmacology at Western University.  LYNN SALVO Today is Guinness World Record Day. Jodi Talks to LynnSalvo, Guinness World Record holder by being the oldest person to travel across the United States by bike.

ARE ALBERTA’S POLITCAL PARTIES IN CRISIS? With Premier Notley losing support and former PC party members shifting to the Alberta Party, are the left and right respectively in a crisis? Joe talks with Lori Williams, Associate Professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University. EXPLOSIVES IN SHERWOOD PARK Joe gets a debrief of an RCMP news conference from Global News Edmonton’s Fletcher Kent about the explosives found in Sherwood Park this afternoon. OLYMPIC SECURITY COSTS Continuing our look into the various facets of an Olympic bid, Joe talks to Dr. Michael Heine, Director of the International Centre for Olympic Studies at Western University about who gets the bill when it comes to security cost overruns. REMEMBRANCE DAY Joe talks with Rory M. Cory, Senior Curator/Director of Collections at The Military Museums about the end of WWI and Armistice.

OLYMPICS AND TAXES Continuing our issue-by-issue look at an Olympic bid ahead of the plebiscite, Joe talks with Associate Professor of Economics for the University of Calgary, Trevor Tombe, about taxes. ROBIN SPOONER Joe Talks with Robin Spooner, sister-in-law of Stephanie Spooner, who was murdered by her boyfriend 27 years ago. CALGARY CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION Joe talks with Administrator Betty Jo Kaiser about The Calgary Children’s Foundation and the upcoming pledge day.

WESTERN CANADA’S COMPETITIVENESS IN ENERGY Former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall will be appearing at The Petroleum Club to discuss domestic and international factors affecting Western Canada’s competitiveness with its natural resources. Joe talks to Premier Wall about this event for the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. FEDERAL BILL TO ADDRESS POVERTY The federal Liberal Party has introduced a bill to combat poverty in Canada. Pledging $1.25 billion over the next nine years, the money will help six large cities qualify for funding. Joe speaks with Franco Savoia, Executive Director of Vibrant Communities Calgary. OLYMPIC INFRASTRUCTURE If Calgary wins the Olympic Bid, what can we expect in the way of infrastructure? Joe speaks with Calgary 2026’s Director of Capital infrastructure Fergal Duff about the possibilities.

#LOVEYYC Saturday is #LoveYYC day, where Calgarians can rediscover old favourite city attractions, like the Zoo, Heritage Park, and Glenbow Museum. Joe talks with Senior Vice President of Marketing for Tourism Calgary about what the day has in store for visitors. RELUCTANCE TO MOVE FROM ENERGY HINDERS CALGARY AS AN INOVATION HUB Over three quarters of Calgarians view the city as a potential innovation hub, but when asked the biggest barrier, most cited reluctance to move out of the energy industry. Joe talks with Dr. Stephen Thomas, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Smith School of Business, Queens University. THIS WEEK IN THE ALBERTA LEGISLATURE From debates over the carbon tax to politicians running away from reporters, it’s been a busy first week at the Alberta Legislature. Joe chats with Global News’s Tom Vernon about it.

CITY HALL AND THE OLYMPIC BID Joe checks-in with Aurelio Perri who has been at city council chambers all day witnessing the debate worthy of its own Olympic event about whether or not to proceed with the Nov 12th plebiscite. FORGOTTEN ALBERTA For Halloween, Joe talks with Jonathan Koch of the Forgotten Alberta Project, who chronicles the ghost towns of the badlands region. ALBERTA GHOSTBUSTERS They’ve been keeping Alberta Ghost free for seven years. Joe talks with Dustin Milne, Event planner for the Alberta Ghostbusters.

The Olympic sub-committee is putting forward a motion to wind down operations and effectively put a stake through the heart of a 2026 bid.  We hear from chair Evan Wooley, mayor Naheed Nenshi, and bon vivant Jeromy Farkas - plus, Joe’s take. Despite today’s announcement, the O’Brien Institute for Public Health and The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary is hosting an event exploring the social costs and benefits of an Olympic Games in Calgary. In Canmore tonight, residents are supposed to be going to town council to voice their thoughts either in support of or against the community being part of an Olympic bid. It might be a bit of a moot point, but what is the mood in the mountain town? A new report is out on rental affordability in some of Canada’s biggest cities. Where does Calgary rank?

IS THE OLYMPIC BID DEAD? With the 2026 Olympic bid in the news again, The Herald is saying that the bid “Is Over”. Joe chats with the head of Communications for No Calgary, Erin Waite. EDUCATION MINISTER’S ANNOUNCEMENT This afternoon, the Education Minister made an announcement about post-secondary education. Joe checks in with Marlin Schmidt, Minister of Advanced Education and MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar. DOWNTOWN VACCANCIES With the downtown vacancies still quite high, Joe asks how the tax relief programme is affecting non-downtown businesses. Zoey Addington, Director of Policy & Government Relations for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce weighs-in. AIRDRIE FEEL-GOOD When a grade 3 class in Airdrie heard that the Veterans Food Bank in Calgary closed, they decided to help out, by stocking the shelves of the new Veterans Association Food Bank.  

The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society has reached its capacity to shelter homeless animals. The organization has reached out in an adoption appeal to help find homes for them. Joe speaks to Deanna Thompson, Executive Director, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society.

With the multiple C-Train accidents yesterday and events surrounding EMS, joe Speaks with Adam Loria, a first responder, to find out how emergences are handled.

Bishop William McGrattan of the Calgary Diocese joins Joe to discuss recent allegations surrounding a former Calgary Catholic priest, and what the Archdiocese of Edmonton (which covers all of Alberta) is doing in light of the allegations.

Joe talks with Dr. David Sheard, founder of Dementia Care Matters, about “Butterfly Homes” and improving care for dementia patients.

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, Timothy Lane Spoke today at the University of Calgary on "Decrypting Crypto.” Joe McFarland speaks with Dr. Alfred Lehar of the University of Calgary who can explain this new form of currency.

This week, we speak with Critical Mass CEO Diane Wilkins.

A new four-part atlas has been released in hopes of teaching a richer history of Canada's Indigenous Peoples.  Charlene Bearhead was a consultant on the project and joins Joe to talk about it.

What are some of the ways supermarkets are looking for new ways to slow declining sales?  We talk with David Lewis, a professor of consumer behaviour and part of BEworks, a behavioural economics consulting firm.

A small crowd gathered downtown over the lunchhour for the first town hall session on the Olympics.  What was the mood in the room?  Our Gord Gillies was there and shares what he experienced.

With weed stocks closing at ever-higher valuations and the trading day feeling more like a rollercoaster some days, are pot stocks booming – or are we on the cusp of a bubble popping? We talk with Global News national online journalist Katie Dangerfield.

Dr. Jiwon Oh is one of Canada's leading researchers for MS.  She joins Joe to talk about Floodlight, a new app which uses simple tests and everyday behaviours, such as walking and turning, to see what's going on inside an MS patient's brain and central nervous system.

Former Finance Minister Jim Dinning talks with us about the fiscal future for Alberta and shares some thoughts on the highly-partisan nature of politics today.

“We are at a pivotal time in our growth as a city,” said Sandip Lalli, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber. “The business community in Calgary is diversifying and we are beginning a dynamic new period of economic focus and growth. It’s Grow Time is a call to all Calgary businesses—whether they’re just starting, emerging, or established—to leverage this time of change and come together to strengthen our collective business voice.”

Even with six months notice, it appears getting a new police chief to fill the boots of Roger Chaffin might be more difficult than first thought.

There has been quite a bit of discussion this week whether seniors should really be taking that one low-dose/baby aspirin per day, and whether the daily dose does more harm than good.  We talk to Dr. Rohan Bissoondath to get his perspective.

On news of Heritage Park possibly needing to pare back its programming due to financial issues, we were wondering how museums are doing in the province considering the downturn. Joe speaks with Meaghan Patterson, Executive Director / CEO – Alberta Museums Association.

With news today that the Calgary Parking Authority is dealing with a bustling problem of parents dropping their kids off in front of schools despite it not being allowed… it got us to thinking about how much we drive kids around these days. Are we driving our kids around too much?  We speak with Dr. Bruce Appleyard, an associate professor of city planning and urban design at San Diego State University

Global National Ottawa correspondent Abigail Bimman joins Joe to discuss Toronto-area MP Leona Alleslev leaving the Liberals for the opposition Conservatives, and how this could give a boost to the Conservative Party's image.

Footage making the rounds from The Weather Channel shows a reporter seemingly trying to not get blown away by the storm… while two other guys have no problem walking in the weather behind him. Is this moment a blow for journalism and the fight against those who proclaim “fake news” at every turn?  We talk with MRU journalism associate professor Brad Clark.

Brian Hill joins us for a Global News exclusive - the Trudeau Liberals have $372M meant to help veterans unspent since taking office.  Brian shares details of this story.

On Sunday, Buffalo Bills defensive back Vontae Davis started like he did any other Sunday… but by halftime, something was telling him it was time to pull the plug and call it quits on a career in football. And so he did… in the middle of the game, he told the Bills he was done. Is he a working-class hero?  We talk with SBNation NFL Editor Ryan Van Bibber for some perspective.

Linda Olsen and Scott Fee from Global News at Six drop by to share some of their Bridgeland stories and how the community has had an impact on their lives.

We are live on location at the site of the former Calgary General Hospital.  20 years ago, the facility was imploded and the neighbourhood changed forever.  Deb Lee is an area resident and expert on the community's history.  She joins us to share some of the story of the area we know to day as Bridgeland.

While some will try to compare the possible Calgary bid details to the plan outlined for the 2010 games in Vancouver, the head of VANOC says the two are apples and oranges.

1 in 5 Canadian children are at risk of going to school without breakfast. Without breakfast, kids lose around two hours of productivity at school per day. COBS Bread and Breakfast Club of Canada are on a mission to change that, and they need your help. We talk with Kelly Hodgins from COBS Bread Shawnessy to learn more.

Human/Wildlife Conflict Biologist Jay Honeyman joins Joe to explain why we're seeing more bears in the city lately, and what the normal steps are to take care of them.

Chris Jordan, manager of service design at Calgary Transit, joins Joe to discuss the RFP Transit put out to create a fare payment mobile app.

It appears post-secondary cannabis education is becoming a big deal for schools like Olds College and MRU as classes in growing the green are filling up faster than a White Castle after a Nickelback concert.

The op-ed that rocked Washington, DC late Wednesday afternoon has had a seismic impact on the conversation around Donald Trump. But, by being anonymous, is the essay’s author a coward or a hero?

When politicians boast about the oil in Alberta being the cleanest, most environmentally sound in the world, is it based in fact or are they just breaking out the pom-poms to cheer on an industry in an effort to win votes? Well, a study done by a University of Calgary associate professor and colleagues at Stanford says Canada has one of the most carbon-intensive oil industries in the world but is also a world leader in regulations for limiting climate-change impact.

How is the oil and gas industry feeling about the state of affairs in Alberta right now given the situation with TMX? Are they happy with whatever message the Premier delivered today?

Dr. Jillian Roberts of the University of Victoria joins Joe to explain what a "lawnmower parent" is.

RCMP Supt. Peter Tewfik joins Joe to discuss how a multi-million dollar strategy to fight rural crime is paying off for Alberta RCMP.

Joe McFarland is the new host of Calgary Today on 770 CHQR. On his first show, he takes a few moments to introduce himself to the audience.

As we continue to profile events celebrating Pride in the city, Angela talks with Raymond Jordan Johnson-Brown, Artistic Director of the Denim and Diamonds Vogue Ball tonight at Cowboys.

On news that another security breach (this time it’s Air Canada’s mobile app) has people scrambling to change their passwords… has the password outlived its usefulness? Are there better ways to secure data?  Tom Keenan is a professor at the University of Calgary, Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and author of the best-selling book Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy.

Christopher Schreiber of the Calgary Cannabis Club joins Angela to discuss the four proposed public cannabis consumption sites, and the tricky situation of legislating sites for the sole use of smoking marijuana.

Westjet is cutting back on some routes across the country after its first quarterly loss in 13 years.  Dr. Barry Prentice, professor of economics at the I.H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba joins Angela to provide some perspective.

The longevity gap between the rich and poor has some significant policy implications according to a new report from the CD Howe Institute.

As Conservatives get set to meet in Halifax this weekend, Maxime Bernier has doused his bridge to the party in gas, has lit a match, and is not looking pack.  Abigail Bimman joins us from Halifax to share just what kind of ripples the news has caused on the convention floor.

The city of Burnaby's application to the Supreme Court of Canada for appeal in the TMX matter has been denied.  Global's Keith Baldrey joins us to share the very latest.

Researchers think they might have found a way to make universal blood products from other blood types by using the right enzymes.

As Hurricane Lane draws near, we connect with a science teacher who has a front row seat to the storm.  Bruce Gamsey is a science and robotics teacher from Brooklyn, NY, who is in Oahu on holiday.

When kids make the transition from being homeschooled to university, what are some of the considerations parents need to take into account?  Judy Arnell - author of Unschooling to University - joins Angela to share her thoughts.

Annita Lucchesi, a PhD candidate at the University of Lethbridge, is creating a database of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls of North America, going back to 1900, and joins Angela Kokott to discuss the project.

How is Alberta's cattle industry getting through this dry spell we're in the middle of?  Charlie Christie with Alberta Beef Producers joins Angela for an update.

Hawaiians are preparing as Hurricane Lane draws near.  Terri Langford is a reporter with Honolulu Civil Beat, and takes us to ground level to learn more about what's going on.

The past 24 hours have been nothing short of stunning in American politics, and there are questions about how damaging the Cohen plea and Manafort conviction might be for the US president. Professor Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and international affairs at the University of Mary Washington joins Angela to provide some perspective.

Forget kindergarten!  Some parents are looking to Forest School as a different way to pursue early childhood education for their young ones. 

It took children (yes, children) not terribly long to figure out a way to compromise the way vote counts are tabulated in American elections at the latest DEF CON hacker conference in Las Vegas.  Jake Braun - a security expert and CEO of Cambridge Global Advisors - joins Angela to explain what happened.

Mike Roberts, Sommelier Manager at Co-op Wine Spirits Beer's Shawnessy Tasting Centre brings by a pinot gris for Angela's second last Wine Wednesday.

With a big box office weekend ahead of it, we learn why there is so much hype for "Crazy Rich Asians," and how it's important for representation on the big screen.  Ben Tsui from SAIT's Cinema, Television, Broadcasting and Journalism programs joins us to discuss.

There are vacancies on a number of boards and commissions in the city.  Ward 3 city councillor Jyoti Gondek shares her experience and why she believes it's so important for citizens to get involved.

More than half of the commercial vehicles inspected at a checkstop near Lethbridge were taken off the road.  We learn about the safety issues some in the transport industry are facing.

Toronto's Ryerson University is now offering a continuing education class to give those looking to get into the business of cannabis a bit of an educational footing. 

We talk about agritourism with Tim Carson, the CEO of the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies.

As Cineplex is set to open their new VIP cinemas in Seton, we talk about going to the movies and the things we want from theatres to get us going to the see films on the big screen.

Andrew Barnes, director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at Alberta Motor Transport Association joins Angela to discuss the recent inspection checkstop in Lethbridge.

The rising minimum wage blamed as 25,700 job vanish in calgary service sector. JOSEPH MARCHAND-Associate Professor of Economics Department of Economics University of Alberta

Wrangler and Lee jeans recently announced an active wear division... Are we headed toward ultra-casual workplaces? Joe talks to Sarah Schmidt- Owner, Founder and Stylist of It by Sarah G. Schmidt.

There is some confusion these days on what kind of Sunscreen we should be slathering on. How do we make sure we don’t get burned while making sure we don’t hurt the environment?  Angela speaks with Dr. Lisa Kellett, a Certified Dermatologist.

In Victoria, the decision has been made to take down a statue of John A. McDonald from the steps of city hall.  Richard Zussman is with Global News in Victoria and joins Angela to share the latest.

A report into the polling that took place during the municipal election looks at how those in the business of gauging public opinion got it all so wrong.  Paul Adams is one of the co-authors and joins Angela to discuss.

A medical marijuana resource centre is looking to convert its clinic to a retail storefront, but hasn't got the green light from city hall.  Dave Martyn, president of Compass Cannabis Clinics, joins Angela to talk about the challenges his company is facing setting up shop in the Beltline.

Guest, Marianne Hladun, Public Service Alliance of Canada's Regional Execvutive Vice-President for the Praries 

NATASHA TRACY, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR ""Lost Marbles: Insights into My Life with Depression & Bipolar" joins Angela Kokott to discuss options for mental health care options.  IF YOU FEEL YOU DO NEED HELP: CALGARY DISTRESS CENTRE 24-Hour Support Crisis Line – 403.266.HELP (4357) This service is free and is offered in over 200 languages. OR Online Crisis Chat @ DISTRESSCENTRE.COM Chat is available from 3pm – 10:00pm weekdays and from noon-10:00pm on weekends.

Ward 8 councillor Evan Woolley joins Angela to discuss his notice of motion at city council to bring in a dockless bike sharing service to Calgary.

Calgary fashion designer Nina Kharey of House of Nonie joins Angela to discuss the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle wearing a piece Kharey designed in public, and the existing relationship between the duchess and the designer.

Terry Bailey, an 18-year volunteer with Draft Horse Town at Calgary Stampede, joins Angela to share some stories.

Live at the Calgary Stampede, Angela is joined by Top Chef Nicole Gomes.  

Tara Guthrie and her five-year-old son Alexander Farn joined Angela in studio along with a baby praying mantis. Alexander wanted to raise money for new Lego but instead of a lemonade fundraiser, the family decided to sell praying mantises. They ended up donating some of the funds to Inn From the Cold.

What are the ramifications of Trump’s tariffs, the potential of a full-blown trade war and the impact that this would have on the Canadian economy? Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on the US are set to go into effect July 1. Neville Joanes, Chief Investment Officer at WealthBar Financial Services joined Angela Kokott to answer those questions.

Earlier in the show, we talked about how the flood changed us as people, how it has changed our neighbourhoods, but our Heide Pearson has also taken a look at how a force of nature has changed the very environment around us.

Recreational use of cannabis will be legal in Canada as of October 17.  Deepak Anand is a VP with Cannabis Compliance Inc., a company which helps prospective retailers and licensed producers set up in the legal cannabis space.  He talks about the impact of having certainty on a legalization date for those who intend to make it their livelihood.

But on political Twitter there are calls for him not to be “congratulated” for this. It was his policy. It was his problem. What are the lasting impacts on the Trump political dynasty?  Angela discusses the story with Professor Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs & Director, Center for Leadership and Media Studies - University of Mary Washington.

Tom Sampson, chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency, joins Angela to discuss the lessons we learned five years on from the flood.

We sample another great wine from our friends at Co-op Wine Spirits Beer.

The Calgary Herald's Licia Corbella talks with a number of Calgarians who are still feeling the mental health stresses of the flood.

A couple from Drayton Valley has lost a considerable amount of weight, and they've done it together.  Angela speaks with Daniel and Angie Bounds about their achievement.

It must be the halo-effect of a fresh election or that "new government smell" in Ontario.  On the heels of an Ontario PC win, their federal counterparts' fortunes seem to have turned according to a new IPSOS poll commissioned for Global News.

Despite retail edibles not being legal out of the gate when cannabis gets the green light from Ottawa, there is high demand for them and a burgeoning industry is setting up shop.  John MacNeil is co-founder and executive chef of one such company - reTreat.  He joins Angela to talk about why people are clamouring for edibles.

The Premier has made a slight change to her cabinet.  And while it's not a big change, it does present some interesting changes to the gender balance she has been striving for.  Lori Williams, associate professor of political science at Mount Royal University, joins Angela to share her thoughts.

A new analysis of escalating trade disputes involving the United States warns that a deterioration into an all-out global trade war would knock North America's economies into a recession.  Brett House, Deputy Chief Economist at Scotiabank, joins Angela to discuss a report he recently co-authored.

A controversial new art show featuring the work of Banksy has opened in Toronto.  It's gaining new attention after one of the works of art was stolen on Thursday.  We learn about the exhibit, theft allegation, police investigation and the mood among Banksy lovers - including wone sho suggests 'Banksy took it.'  Shallima Maharaj from Global News is on the story and bring us the latest.

Next week, a committee looking for input from the public on the rights of air passengers is in Calgary to hear what people here feel should be in any future rules.  Scott Streiner is the committee chair, and join guest host Dave Rowe to talk about what the group is looking for.

What happens when a decades-old game of tag between friends gets a little publicity?  Someone buys the story rights and turns it into a Hollywood movie.  Mike Konesky is one of the men playing the game still to this day.  He joins guest host Dave Rowe to talk about what it's like to see a part of his life up on the silver screen.

Minister Joe Ceci joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the recent appeal panel decision of the Agreement on Internal Trade saying Alberta’s Small Brewers Development Program does not comply with free trade obligations.

A conference held at the U of C focused on neurodevelopmental disorders ike ASD, ADHD and others, in children and youth. One of the keynote speakers Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou joined Jodi Hughes to chat about some of the genetic similarities between various disorders, and whether there is a case for studying them as a group rather than splitting them into diagnostic labels.

This week the new Stampede Midway foods were unveiled. The Arepa Boss food truck  will be serving up their spicy chicken arepa’s. Xavier Rabasso brought the arepa's into our studio for Jodi to try out. The arepas are one of over 60 new Midway foods at this year's Stampede. 

Proper football, that is.  The World Cup is coming up and according to NDP MLA Rod Loyola, last call is coming just a bit too early for those wanting to cheer on their favourite teams.

Sewing Seeds is a charity that has been transforming lives and communities on four continents for over fifteen years. Tammy Bartel VP of Sewing Seeds Canada and N’mamah Kamara, one of the group's very first students, joined Angela to chat about Sewing Seeds and a special they are taking part in. 

A local masseuse pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault involving clients... Heather Kew, massage therapist and the president of the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta joined guest host Jodi Hughes to chat about the regulation of the massahe therapy industry. 

This month Servus is partnering with blogger collective the Alberta Mamas to share ways families can save this summer. Kim Ouellette with Alberta Mamas joined Jodi (filling in for Angela) on Calgary Today to chat about some of those ways families can save.

Minister of Service Alberta, Stephanie McLean, joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the changes to Alberta's driver's licences.

A new, security-enhanced Alberta driver's license is being rolled out.  Stephanie McLean, the minister responsible for registries, joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about the changes.

Dr Kathy Belton, Associate Director of the Injury Prevention Centre, School of Public Health, at the University of Alberta joins Angela Kokott to discuss the evidence behind the argument to have slower residengial speed limits.

Two crazy Edmontonians commandeered a Las Vegas driver the other day thinking he was an Uber driver. He’s not. And he has a funny story to tell.

The marketing of food has been shifting back to “basics” – natural, simple, locally sourced, GMO-free. Guest host Jodi Hughes speaks with Debi Andrus, Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing, Haskyane School of Business to find out what's driving this push.

How much time adults spend on their screens was pushed into the public conversation this week as Apple launches new ways to control how much time we spend on our phones. In BC, a campaign is underway to get parents of newborns to pick up their babies and put down the phones. Guest host Jodi Hughes speaks with Cora Boecker, Supervisor – Infant Development Programme, Langley Association for Community Living about the campaign.

The Prime Minister was in Edmonton Tuesday to talk all things Kinder Morgan.  Guest host Jodi Hughes talks with Global News provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon about the PM's visit.

Brett joins guest host Jodi Hughes to share his thoughts on pro-pipeline protests and the group that has been singing O Canada at them.

Apple and Google are both taking steps to limit screen time... for adults.  Funny enough, there's already an app for that.  Kevin Holesh developed "Moment" to try and help him put down his device and be more in the moment.  He joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about our battle to spend less time on our screens.

We're learning more about what life would be like on the Red Planet.  Steven Abood from the Department of Biological Studies at Florida International University joins Rob Breakenridge to talk about some new research.

As the Ontario provincial election heads into the homestretch, Doug Ford is facing a lawsuit from the widow of his dead brother.  Mike Drolet from Global National joins guest host Jodi Hughes to share the latest.

Much of Canada’s tech talent is migrating to Silicon Valley in a crisis dubbed by Canadian media as the “brain drain.” However, statistics show that 84 per cent of Canada’s technology companies are profitable, and Calgary is host to one of the most profitable tech markets in Canada. GUEST: Sam Pillar, CEO – Jobber     @GetJobber

Speaker, trainer and author Richard Casavant joins Angela in-studio to discuss his new book "The Boston Rules: Building relationships like a dog."

Singing in a group has health benefts. Jamie Serafi, Creative Director at Cool Choir, Calgary’s largest and ONLY adult rock and pop choir joined Angela to talk about the benefits of singing and also a big event they are hosting later in June.

Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung joins Angela to discuss issues that affect the citizens of Cochrane, including crime, growth, and increased traffic related to the growth, as part of Mayors Day.

Is sleeping in on weekends good for your health?  Dr. Charles Samuels - Medical Director of the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance and President of the Canadian Sleep Society joins Angela to discuss.

Buildings and public spaces are with us for a long time.  Adding millions to the pricetag for them is a decision which has to be made prudently, but Todd Hirsch from ATB Financial says we should choose to build buildings which are inspiring and interesting.

Education Minister David Eggen joins Angela to discuss.

The case is being made that by focusing on women in planning and decision-making roles, we could have a safer city.  Elisabeth Mehrer with YWCA Calgary joins Angela to discuss.

Poplar fluff proved to be a contributing factor in a grass fire this week.  Carol Henke from the Calgary Fire Department joins Angela to talk about it.

Experts on autism are throwing red flags about a homoeopathic therapy which purports to cure those with the disorder. 

A program sentencing young offenders to learn and play chess is showing promising results.

For perspective on the days events surrounding the US President's cancellation of the summit with North Korea, we turn to Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director, Center for Leadership and Media Studies at University of Mary Washington, Fredricksburg, VA.

Jennifer Watling Neal is an associate professor at Michigan State University. She joins Angela to talk about her latest piece published in The Conversation on school shootings and one of the reasons often presented as an explanation.

Is eating unhealthy actually making Canadians spend more money? Jessica Lieffers, a researcher with the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta joined Angela to answer just that.

Oil companies are changing their names – their dropping oil and gas. Akshat Rathi is a reporter covering energy and science at Quartz, he joined Angela on Calgary Today to discuss this trend. You can read his full article here: https://qz.com/1278107/statoil-is-the-latest-energy-company-to-drop-oil-from-its-name/ 

Online forums and comment sections seem to be a cesspool of the worst of humanity. But are online news trolls as bad as we think? Maite Taboada, professor in the Department of Linguistics and director at the Discourse Processing Lab at Simon Fraser University joined Angela to discuss how online comment sections can innoculate themselves against trolls.

The chairman and CEO of the ’88 Olympics, Frank King, died today at 81. His wife Jeanette tells Global News he died suddenly while training at the Glencoe Club for a seniors’ track and field competition. Former vice-chair of the XV Olympic Winter Games Organizing Committee, Bob Niven, joins Angela in studio to remember Frank King.

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn from the Iran Nuclear deal, calling it “a one-sided deal that should have never, ever been made.” In response, Iran says Trump’s actions are “illegal, illegitimate and undermines international agreements.” Dr Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington, joins Angela to look at the international implications.

Calgary City Councillor and chair of the City's Olympic Committee Evan Woolley joins Angela to explain the approach he and the commmittee intends to take in furthering the decision-making process of whether to host the 2026 Winter Games.

Bernadette Majdell, CEO of HomeSpace Society, joins Angela to discuss how the non-profit affordable housing developer has been able to leverage the City of Calgary's Housing Incentive Program (HIP) into housing for people who couldn't otherwise afford shelter. Majdell expands on how Calgary is doing in the various types of "non-market housing", and why an extension of HIP is still needed.

Ted Morton, Executive-in-Residence at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, joins Angela Kokott to discuss the tricky political landscape that was revealed in a recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Global News on Canadians' support of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

A two-year-old boy has died after falling into a septic tank in Priddis.  Zach Laing, reporter for the Calgary Sun and Herald, has all the latest updates and details.    

Tristin Hopper, National Post reporter, starts the conversation. 

The UP & Away Charity Gala is on May 3 at the BMO Centre- helping to raise awareness and funds for the Catholic Family Service programs. Patricia Jones, UP (The Unlocking Potential) CEO, shares more about this years gala. 

This evening- “America’s Librarian” is launching her first novel, “George & Lizzie” at Central Libraries John Dutton Theatre. She joins the show to discuss the importance of reading, truth and literacy in the world today.

Vehicles are the easiest and cheapest weapons- they are also impossible to prevent. Candyce Kelshall, an adjunct professor with the terrorism, risk and security studies program at Simon Fraser University, explains. 

The Kinkonauts, a long-form improv troupe, are now building a hand-made radio sound-effects “foley” table for their live 1920s radio plays. Michael Harvey, Kinkonauts member and Nicole Zylstra, Kinkonauts founder join Angela in studio!

Doug Mitchell, chair of Calgary Sport Tourism Authority, gets the conversation started. 

What came out of Liberal’s policy convention? What are the big ideas that will fuel their reelection campaign next year? J.P. Lewis, an associate professor of political science at the University of New Brunswick, has some insight. 

Aurelio Perri, Global News Reporter, has more. 

Rob Liefeld, Best selling Author and creator of Deadpool, Cable, X-Force, Youngblood, Prophet, and more..... is coming to the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo. (April 26-29 at Stampede Park)

A new study shows that exposing children to bright light in the evening can be harmful. Are there long-term risks? Richard Stevens, Professor, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, has the details. 

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. How to spot the early signs, research advancements in treatment and ages it affects. Dr. Heather Palmer, Director of Director of Cognitive Well-Being at Amica Mature Lifestyles, has all the information. 

The sister of Nadia El-Dib, who was murdered by an ex-boyfriend last month, says she will use her sister’s name, voice and story to raise awareness of domestic violence. Speaking with Racha El-Dib.

Aurora Cannabis is building a high-tech facility, the size of 21 football fields, in Medicine Hat. Cam Battley, the Chief Corporate Officer of Aurora, tells us all we need to know!  

SCAN has shut down a ‘drug house’ in southeast Calgary after they received complaints about drug activity in the home. Finding out more about this file and more about SCAN. Mike Letourneau, Sheriffs Branch in charge of the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Unit, has all the details. 

Flooding is threatening several Southern Alberta communities- including the Siksika Nation. Jill Croteau, Global News Reporter has the latest updates on how the area is doing.  

The coffee chain is partnering with National Access Cannabis to open pot shops. NAC's CEO, Mark Goliger, joins the show. 

Librarians are rising to the next challenge- the opioid crisis. What is the Calgary Public Library doing to combat this issue in our city? Sarah Meilleur, Director of Service Delivery for city centre locations with the Calgary Public Library, tell us more. 

Why a new provincial legislation on restricting oil products is not a good idea…. Duane Bratt, Professor at Mount Royal University, weighs in. 

It’s that time of year- bike racks are going up and licence plates will be covered! What are the rules around this? Sgt. Dale Seddon with the CPS traffic division, has the do's and do not's 

Trump has put the brakes on a plan to impose additional economic sanctions on Russia- walking back an announcement from yesterday by the US Ambassador to the United Nations. David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University , shares his thoughts. 

YYC City Council voted 9-6 to continue work on an Olympic bid. Ward Sutherland changed his mind on how he was going to vote…. Why?

Kim Oseen's property, located 10 miles NW of Taber, was under 10 feet of water over the weekend. How did your weekend playout? How is the flooding now? 

Unhealthy, unjust food systems cannot be solved by a tax on the consumer. Here’s how sugar tax punishes the people. Sarah Fessenden, Lecturer in Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, has some details. 

New gender and identity provisions for environmental impact assessments. Jessica Kennedy, a lawyer at Osler’s Calgary office and co-author of the report, weighs in. 

Sisay Shimeles, immigrated from Ethiopia and is using his artwork to try to bridge the gap between community and our police.

According to a new study- over a million Canadians could have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Dr. Svetlana (Lana) Popova, Senior Scientist at CAMH's Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, has the details. 

Tomorrow marks the 6th annual Taste of Bragg Creek. Find out what this night has to offer. Mackenzie Walsh, Media Coordinator for Taste of Bragg Creek, has ALL you need to know! 

Bill C-75’s eliminating peremptory challenges will make trials less fair. Angela is joined by Nader R. Hasan, a criminal and constitutional lawyer at Stockwoods LLP and an adjunct professor at the University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law.

Leah Hennel, Photographer and videographer for the Calgary Herald, has been the body behind the spine tingling and compelling videos in Humboldt, SK. She has a video showing the intersection where the crash happens and one displaying how a typically slow day became a whirlwind of horror for first responders.

Paula Simons, Columnist for the Edmonton Journal, starts the conversation. 

Trudeau has the chance to take strong action on Kinder Morgan, but will he use them? Lorne Gunter, Edmonton Sun columnist, weighs in.

We get insight from Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington.

For the first time, millennials have the potential to elect governments and political parties- politicians need to be aware of this. Tim Harper, Freelance writer and contributor to the Toronto Star, shares his thoughts. 

Speaking with a former Humboldt Bronco- Sheldon Brookbank- one of the six NHLers produced by the team. How strong in the sense of community in Humboldt?

Several agencies are coming together this evening to host a meeting for anyone in our city experiencing distress because of the Humboldt tragedy. Mark Hatchette, Staff Sergeant with the Calgary Police Service, has the details. 

With this weekend’s Humboldt tragedy -Speaking with Sarah Walker, executive director Hospice Calgary, who can touch on the challenges these young men/ survivors and their parents will face in the coming days, weeks and years.  

Angela Kokott shares her thoughts. 

What is Fort Mac is hoping to get of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to the area tomorrow. Where is Fort Mac in the recovery- we are hearing that things are turning around, but what is the reality? Speaking with Mayor Don Scott, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. 

Alberta Liberal MLA Dr. Swann is saying the Morley medical crisis yesterday displayed inadequate EMS Surge Capacity.

The AB government has introduced legislation to establish no-go zones for protesters around abortion clinics. Health Minister, Sarah Hoffman, joins Angela on air to explain further. 

Why do workers go on strike? How do relationships alter after doing so? Melanie Simms, Professor of Work and Employment, University of Glasgow, shares her thoughts. 

Gun culture is something that is often overlooked when Canadians consider moving south of the border. Zoe Kevork, an immigration lawyer and co-president of the Southern California chapter of Canadians Abroad, weighs in. 

The tax deadline is quickly approaching and many people will be receiving a refund. Where should we put this money? Robert Christiansen, with Servus Credit Union, tells us what we should consider when coming into some unexpected cash.

Can workplaces drug test employees after cannabis is legal? Sarah E. Leamon, criminal defence lawyer and the chair of the board at PACE Society in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, starts the conversation. 

The IOC has released the list of cities 'interested' in hosting the 2026 Olympic Games- WE are on this list. Robert Livingstone, sport journalist for http://GamesBids.com  - specializing in the Olympic bid process, shares his thoughts. 

A bylaw to ban public use of cannabis is up for debate today at #YYCCC. Keith Fagin, founder of Calgary 420 Cannabis community, weighs in on the topic. 

Fighting against ageism! It’s time to stop treating senior citizens as a burden. Sharon Butala, an Officer of the Order of Canada and author, has more. 

What is the Landlord Tenant Act... how powerful it is for Landlord? Tenant? Robert Noce, real estate/condominium lawyer with Miller Thomson in both Calgary and Edmonton, has all the answers. 

Rachel Notley stops by the studio to chat with Angela Kokott! She answers questions about her budget and the latest details on the BC pipeline battle. 

This anti-smoking group, The Truth Initiative, has criticized Netflix for the amount of smoking scenes in its original shows. Angela is joined by Robin Koval, CEO and President of Truth Initiative. 

In light of the Albert Park Radisson Community Centre being demolished because of mould- what should future community centres look like? Gian-Carlo Carra, Councillor for Ward 9, shares his thoughts.