Alberta at Noon
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
If you're talking about it, so is Kathleen Petty on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.
Location:
Edmonton, AB
Networks:
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
If you're talking about it, so is Kathleen Petty on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.
Twitter:
@AlbertaatNoon
Language:
English
Contact:
P.O. Box 555 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2P4 866-468-4422
Website:
http://www.cbc.ca/albertaatnoon/
Email:
albertaatnoon@cbc.ca
Episodes
If you had a 'do over', what career would you choose?
10/31/2025
Are you in a job you hate, and really want a change? How did you get off track, and what would it take to get that dream job?
Duration:00:52:48
Do we need a referendum on remaining part of Canada?
10/30/2025
Is it time to tell the rest of the country we are not separatists? To declare that we want to stay in Canada, or, perhaps it's the opposite?
Duration:00:52:48
Reaching a trade deal with the United States
10/29/2025
The most successful ad ever in North America. That's according to Ontario Premier, Doug Ford about his Ronald Reagan tariff ad. Did that success come at a cost for Canada? Is a deal with Donald Trump even possible?
Duration:00:52:48
Teachers legislated back to work
10/28/2025
Teachers have been legislated back to work. The Notwithstanding clause was invoked. There is speculation about a bigger labour action in response. Was it time for the provincial government to end the strike, or did it go too far?
Duration:00:52:49
CRA response times and experiences
10/27/2025
Slow response times and inaccurate information - That's how the auditor general describes the Canada Revenue Agency in a new report. Has that been your experience?
Duration:00:52:49
The Blue Jays are in the World Series!
10/24/2025
Are you on the Blue Jays bandwagon? Maybe you don't normally pay much attention to baseball, but with our only Canadian team in the World Series final against the L.A. Dodgers. Are you putting on your ball cap and cheering the team?
Duration:00:52:48
Your questions and concerns about car maintenance
10/23/2025
Getting your vehicle serviced. It can be an anxiety inducing experience, especially if you don't know much about mechanics and how it all works.
Duration:00:52:48
Municipal election wait times and results
10/22/2025
Assessing municipal election day across Alberta. Turnout was low and ballot counting was slow and lineups in many places were long, but new councils and mayors and trustees were elected. How did it go for you?
Duration:00:52:48
Keeping kids busy during Alberta teachers' strike
10/21/2025
How are the kids doing? What are the kids doing? As we enter the third week of the teachers' strike, what have been the challenges for parents with kids out of school?
Duration:00:52:48
Using useful AI
10/20/2025
Are you resisting the AI revolution or jumping in head first? We're talking about the practical uses of artificial intelligence. What are you doing or what could you be doing to enhance your life using AI?
Duration:00:52:48
The top-of-mind election issues
10/17/2025
Election Day is Monday. This weekend is the last chance for candidates to win your vote. What's the number-one issue in this campaign? What concern is impacting who you vote for?
Duration:00:52:48
What are you watching?
10/16/2025
There's a chill at times and the days are getting shorter. That's driving a lot of us indoors, under a blanket and in front of screen. You tell us what you're watching, and what you recommend we all see at least once.
Duration:00:52:48
Your questions on wills and estates
10/16/2025
Do you have a will? What's stopping you from getting one? Do you know of someone who had a hard time because their loved one did not have a will in place when they passed?
Duration:00:52:48
Should tax dollars go towards independent education?
10/14/2025
Funding for education is a key issue in the teacher's strike.
How do you feel about independent PRIVATE schools getting PUBLIC money?
Duration:00:52:48
Your restaurant pet peeves
10/10/2025
Do you have major irritants when you go out to eat? Is it tipping? Slow service. Pricey menus? If you own a restaurant, perhaps it's the customer who's a pain.
Duration:00:52:48
Are you travelling to the US?
10/9/2025
The number of Canadians traveling to the U.S. by air or by car has fallen off a cliff this year. Are you avoiding all things U.S, especially travel as snowbird season is about to begin?
Duration:00:52:48
How will oil affect a trade deal?
10/8/2025
Tariffs and trade. Mark Carney and Donald Trump once again in the oval office. Once again it was friendly but also, it ended without a deal. However, it seems that oil exports south could potentially be key to unlocking tariff relief.
Duration:00:52:47
How you're feeling during the teachers' strike
10/7/2025
Day 2 of the teachers' strike. It's the largest labour action in Alberta's history. We discuss the impact and what the road to resolution might look like. Listeners tell us how they think it can and should be resolved.
Duration:00:52:48
Responding to measles outbreaks
10/6/2025
The measles outbreak has resulted in tragedy.
A newborn has died after being born prematurely. The mother
contracted measles during pregnancy. How could this have been avoided and how should public health respond?
Duration:00:52:48
Do you want a new pipeline built?
10/3/2025
Premier Danielle Smith is tabling a new pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast, calling it a one in a generation type project, despite vocal pushback from many across British Columbia. Will it be a pipeline or a pipe dream?
Duration:00:52:48