Alberta@Noon

The federal government says it wants to start a housing revolution - and that the new money available in yesterday's budget should help do that. The goal is to add almost 4 million new homes by 2031. To help pay for all this new spending, there's increased capital gains taxes, which will impact wealthier Canadians and businesses. Today - what do you think? Can you afford a place to live? If you want to buy a home - can you find one you can afford? What about renting? If you own a home - can you afford to keep it?

Do you volunteer your time? If so, what are you doing and what do those volunteer efforts bring to your life?

What happened when you were given a second chance at life? Coming close to dying - or knowing it's imminent - can change everything. Today, we want to hear about those moments and what changed for you. Jeremie Saunders, the co-host of the Sickboy podcast, is our guest for the hour.

Dr. Werner Becker from the University of Calgary joins us to take your calls and questions on migraines.

We're joined by two guests today to share book recommendations. Jacqueline Baker is an author and associate professor of creative writing at MacEwan University in Edmonton, while Calgary's Anne Logan reviews books on her blog ivereadthis.com.

The provincial government has launched a plan to train and retain more doctors in under served areas of Alberta. But, those doctors won't be ready to practice for another six years or so. We asked how you're feeling about primary care right now in your community.

Four school boards in Ontario have launched a massive lawsuit against social media platforms like Tik Tok, Instagram and Snapchat. The suit claims the sites are addictive, and negatively affecting the behaviour and mental health of children. How is the use of social media apps affecting your kids or grandkids?

Today on Alberta at Noon, we wanted to hear your thoughts on when is the best time to start collecting your share of the Canada Pension Plan.

The cost to fill up at the pumps is going up. What will it mean for you?

If you've been vaccinated against measles - or if you've had measles in the past - is it time for a booster? Craig Jenne from the University of Calgary joins us for the hour to take your calls and questions.

The so called 'sandwich generation' is growing, and more people are feeling the squeeze. Millions of boomers are living longer thanks to breakthroughs in modern medicine and more young adults are still living at home because of the rising cost of housing. We want to know what it's like to be a hard working member of the 'sandwich generation'.

The province is considering changes to its recall legislation. What do you think of the way it stands now, and how would you like to see it changed?

A new report describes many of the challenges facing small rural communities in Alberta right now. When young people leave, and newcomers choose to live in big cities, it can trigger the demise of a town, or village. We wanted to hear your stories about life in small town Alberta. Past, present, and future.

Has there been a moment when you decided that you needed to find another job? We asked you what happened and if it worked out the way you expected it to.

What is your experience using diabetes drugs like Ozempic for weight loss?

You might have a question about your indoor plants, or this sudden warm weather might have you thinking about what you're going to plant this spring. We have Jim Hole for the hour.

Do you use the self-checkout or do you prefer chatting with a cashier? What do you think of the idea of scanning a receipt before you can leave a grocery store?

Is the federal carbon tax on its last legs? In the absence of a federal carbon tax, are there better ways to tackle climate change?

Who should be the next leader of the Alberta NDP?

The Oscars have come and gone for another year. Did the Academy make the right picks? What did you think of the show?