Calgary Eyeopener

On today's show: You could soon buy weed at some events in the city. We'll hear from the councillor who is bringing the idea to city hall; With Valentines Day on the way, romance is in the air for some of the city's top birds of prey. We hear about the dating habits of bald eagles; Canadians are being urged to spend their travel budget at home amid economic threats from the U.S. We check in with a popular destination for Albertans south of the border.

On today's show: the Calgary Chamber just released a new economic plan, outlining its vision for prosperity in Canada. We hear all about it; Calgary City Council is gearing up to discuss what the next 25 years of sports infrastructure funding could look like. What does that mean for projects that are already underway? We talk to someone behind the ongoing push to build a new soccer dome this summer; whether you're an avid birder or new to the hobby, you can help scientists and our feathered friends this weekend. We hear more about how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

On today's show: a city committee has voted to move the ball forward on the much-anticipated plan for the future of the city's recreational facilities. We hear more about what's in the GamePLAN strategy; on Talk of the Town, we hear why the town of Innisfail is pumping the breaks on a solar energy project; two local songwriters will face off in the YYC Songwriter Showdown this weekend. We hear from them both.

On today's show: all those aging rinks and pools around the city need to be fixed or replaced somehow. We hear about the city's new strategy, called GamePLAN; Donald Trump says fentanyl is spilling into the U.S. from Canada. We explore the issue with a journalist who has reported on drug policy for over a decade; we reflect on the life and legacy of the late Aga Khan.

On today's show: with the tariff threat from the U.S, there's lots of talk about removing barriers for interprovincial trade. We hear from an economist at the University of Calgary who has researched the issue; we hear about a cute group of monkeys that'll be saying so long to Calgary; a local green thumb grew and harvested a pineapple in Calgary. Yes, a pineapple! We hear the story of how she did it.

On today's show: we chat with Kyle Burks, President and CEO of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo about the institute’s redevelopment plans for the Exploration Asia zone; We chat with Lisa Young, Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary about the political wheeling and dealing that's led to the 30-day pause on tariffs.... and what it all means for Canada-US relations; Hockey Alberta is getting rid of its enrollment boundary system. We'll find out what it means for our next generation of players.

On today's show: we talk to the President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Deborah Yedlin, about what the tariffs will mean for this city; we ask a member of the federal Liberal caucus about Canada's response to Donald Trump's tariffs; we speak to a former Alberta envoy to the United States about this historic moment in Canada-U.S. relations.

On today's show: the UCP says Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is responsible for the 10 year delay on the Green Line LRT. We hear his version of things; we hear the story of how a fugitive spent decades hiding-out in an Alberta town; it's the battle of the two Calgary universities, happening at the Saddledome tonight! We set up the Crowchild Classic!

On today's show: Alberta's Transportation Minister joins us with his take on the latest Green Line Plan; the Alberta Government has unveiled its plan to build up the Heritage Fund. Finance Minister Nate Horner joins us; we connect with a woman from Red Deer who is challenging her body to see if it can still handle a difficult job from her youth.

On today's show: the Green Line is back on line, but with plenty of unanswered questions about how it will get through the downtown, and how much cash the city may cover for overruns. We speak with Mayor Gondek, who voted against the plan; the Bank of Canada has cut its key overnight rate. We have instant analysis; we slither into the Year of the Snake and talk Lunar New Year with the president of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.

On today's show: with the province counting wild horses and figuring out what to do with them, we speak with the Help Alberta Wildies Society for their take; we take you inside the guilty fraud verdict for former councillor, Joe Magliocca. Our reporter Meghan Grant is in studio; we hear from the artist behind glass sculptures that mimic glaciers in the Columbia Icefield. It's all part of a new exhibit at Banff's Whyte Museum.

On today's show: the count is on to see how many wild horses are roaming in Alberta. The minister in charge of what to do with them joins us; Calgary police is locking media out of its radio channels next month. The CBC's Karina Zapata will walk us through those changes; Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago today. We hear from a Calgary musician remembering the anniversary with a new album.

On today's show: an upcoming deadline has Ukrainian newcomers in a precarious situation. We hear from an organization calling for across-the-board visa extensions; finding meaning in your work can be the difference between happiness and burn out. We hear from author Jennifer Moss about what she discovered writing her latest book; we chat with Olympic medalist Denny Morrison, who is being honoured today at the Olympic Oval for his speed skating accolades.

On today's show: homes that were acquired for a train line that may never exist are now being demolished. We hear from a former resident of the River Run townhomes in Eau Claire; we take you to the Foothills west of Nanton to hear from a ranching family about coal mining's potential return to the Eastern Slopes; we talk about Robbie Burns Day with the organizers of Kilts for a Cause.

On today's show: we hear about coal mining changes in the Eastern Slopes; calls for more pipelines are heating up in Canada amid the threat of U.S. tariffs. We connect with energy columnist Al Salazar to get his take on what's possible; the Olympic Oval is 38 years old and is on thin ice. We talk to the Oval's Director on what it'll take to fix this aging piece of our Olympic legacy.

President Donald Trump's tariff threat is back on. We re-connect with the CBC's Kyle Bakx who is in Washington, D.C. for reaction; We check back in with a former Albertan in California who lives on a street where half the houses burned down in a wildfire; Noah and Olivia are continuing their reign as the top baby names in the province. We take a look at the Alberta Government's list of the most used baby names in the province in 2024.

On today's show: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump readies to take the oath of office today in Washington. Will he make good on his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods? We speak with a U.S. political watcher to set-up what to be watching for on Inauguration Day; chances are your winter vacation fantasies don't involve an even colder climate, but January is the peak time to travel to Antarctica. We speak with a Calgarian who recently made the epic journey; a classic Canadian candy is on its way out. We hear all about the Cherry Blossom from a local candy connoisseur.

On today's show: we zoom-in on what export tariffs could mean for Calgary's business community; who will take the top spot in the federal Liberal party? What we know so far, ahead of what will be a big weekend; a ski lift chair at Mount Norquay will be named after a remarkable figure in the ski community. We hear more about Eddie's Chair.

On today's show: we hear what new U.S. tariffs could mean for Alberta beef; Mark Carney launches his bid for the Liberal leadership in Edmonton today. We connect with Calgary MP George Chahal on why he's supporting him; we're off to the curling rink for the latest controversy about super sweepers.

On today's show: a conversation with Alberta's former senior diplomat to the United States during Trump's first term in office; we connect with the CEO of a Calgary-based oil company to hear how they are managing Donald Trump's tariff threat; we hear what's en vouge in the world of whisky, ahead of the 2025 MS Calgary Whisky Festival.