Alberta at Noon
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
If you're talking about it, so are we 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 are we 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
Do you want a federal election?
9/6/2024
The supply and confidence deal between the federal Liberals and NDP has come to an end. What do you want to see happen next?
Duration:00:52:49
Province pulls Green Line funding
9/5/2024
What's your reaction to the province's decision to withdraw funding for the Green Line LRT project? Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Alberta's Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, journalist Darren Krause, and political scientist Lisa Young join us to discuss the issue.
Duration:00:52:49
Gambling in Alberta
9/4/2024
The province is looking to expand online gambling in Alberta by opening the door to private operators. Is this the right move?
Duration:00:52:48
Motivating your teenager
9/3/2024
We talk to author David Yeager about his new book "10 to 25: The New Science of Motivating Young People."
Duration:00:52:49
Remembering Johnny Gaudreau / Your gardening questions with Jim Hole
8/30/2024
For the first half hour of the show, we ask for your stories and memories of Johnny Gaudreau. Horticulturist and arborist, Jim Hole, joins us for the rest of the show to answer all of your gardening questions.
Duration:00:52:47
Sir John A. MacDonald junior high's name debate
8/29/2024
The Calgary Board of Education is not going to remove Sir John A. MacDonald's name from one of its schools. A former student there asked for a name change in the spirt of reconciliation but, the CBE has denied that request. What do you think of that decision?
Duration:00:52:48
Your thoughts on self-service
8/28/2024
Whether you're bagging your own groceries, ordering fast food on a touch screen, or putting your own luggage on the conveyer belt - is self service working for you?
Duration:00:53:05
Tariffs on EVs
8/28/2024
The federal government is imposing a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese made EVs that are known for being much cheaper. If you could buy a less expensive EV - would you? Are there other factors that matter to you?
Duration:00:52:53
Growing up in a restaurant
8/26/2024
Did you grow up working and living in your parents' restaurant? What was it like being a "restaurant kid"?
Duration:00:52:49
Ask us anything as Judy says goodbye
8/23/2024
As Judy Aldous bids farewell to the host chair on Alberta at Noon, we take your calls and questions about anything and everything related to our program.
Duration:00:52:48
Railway labour dispute
8/22/2024
Jason Foster from Athabasca University and Barry Prentice with the University of Manitoba join us to discuss the ongoing labour dispute between Canada's largest railways and thousands of unionized workers.
Duration:00:52:49
Foraging as a way of life
8/21/2024
Mikaela Cannon is the author of a new book called "Foraging as a Way of Life", and joins us to spend the hour talking about foraging.
Duration:00:52:49
Children's TV Shows
8/20/2024
Ron "Buck Shot" Barge has died at the age of 87. Today, we share our memories of the TV shows we used to watch as kids, and how they affected us then and now.
Duration:00:52:49
The lives they left behind
8/19/2024
The things you learned about your loved one, after they died.
Duration:00:52:49
Returning home to Jasper
8/16/2024
Many Jasper residents made the drive back home today - for some to see what remains, for others to see what was lost. Today on the show, we focus on what is happening in Jasper and what memories this might evoke for you.
Duration:00:52:50
What we know about our own heart conditions
8/15/2024
How did your life change after you realized your heart wasn't working that well?
Duration:00:52:49
Overcrowding in tourism
8/14/2024
As travel rebounds from the pandemic, some spots are seeing big crowds. Have you experienced overcrowding, and are there places you just don't visit anymore?
Duration:00:52:49
Banff residents vote down pedestrian zone
8/13/2024
Voters in Banff have decided to scrap a contentious pedestrian zone on Banff Avenue. Is this the right decision?
Duration:00:52:49
Do women apologize too much?
8/12/2024
Is it time for women to stop saying "sorry"?
Duration:00:52:50
Trees with Gerard Fournier
8/9/2024
Arborist Gerard Fournier joins us to take your calls and questions.
Duration:00:52:52