Alberta at Noon

More than 91 percent of delegates at the UCP AGM endorsed their leader, Danielle Smith. The premier now continues the current sitting with the wind at her back. What does this mean for the province?

We asked you to weigh in on the UCP's new bill concerning the use of students' names and pronouns in Alberta schools.

Today. we wanted you to share stories about meeting one of your heroes or idols.

Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet says he will work with other federal opposition parties to try and bring down the Trudeau government after the Liberals refused to increase Old Age Security payments to seniors between the ages of 65 and 74. We asked if you think Canadian seniors over the age of sixty-five should get a pay raise.

The UCP government has introduced several amendments to the law. The big one is around the right to refuse vaccines and other medical treatment. They also get into property rights, gun ownership and free expression. Premier Danielle Smith says it was time to update Alberta's Bill of Rights. What do you think?

We heard your stories about some of the physical and emotional challenges you've had to overcome on commercial airlines.

Do you enjoy a good scare? We're diving into the psyche of gore lovers, as two low budget films rule the box office.

This country has been growing quickly, but new, lower immigration targets will change that. How has all that growth changed where you live?

With scissors out, the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate. Inflation is softening and the bank is worried about some underlying problems the country faces, like too many workers and not enough jobs. What about you? Are you ready for an interest rate cut?

There's a ban coming on flavoured vapes, according to Canada's addictions minister. It's unclear when that may be but it would mean things like Wicked White Peach and Mega Mixed Berries would disappear. Do you vape? Would you still, if the flavour options all but went away?

Are you ready for a federal election? Or would you rather wait a full year when we're supposed to head to the polls anyways. With the news machine driving hard in Ottawa, let's talk about the next federal vote.

The Alberta government expects about half the people in this province will eventually get cancer. If you stop and think about that and look at the people around you, it hits home. Maybe you've already had cancer or your loved ones have. Maybe you work in this area. As the province opens this new cancer centre, what do you want new cancer patients to know?

There's a new way to manage primary care in this province. Primary Care Alberta takes over on November 1st. It's the latest part of the plan to split up Alberta Health Services into various dedicated departments. While there are changes at the top, we wanted to know what your experience is like on the ground.

There you are, strolling along the street or perusing the online aisles and you see it. That item that pulls you in and claims a chunk of your debit or credit card. It's something you didn't really need, but now own. What's the story of that impulse buy you couldn't resist?

The province's fall vaccine program begins next week, and issues with vaccine distribution have been in the news. We heard your questions about vaccines - whether they're for influenza, COVID, or RSV.

Today on Alberta at Noon, we talked extreme weather conditions. Our callers and guests described some of the worst days they've had battling the elements.

There are a lot of skunks around Alberta these days. Maybe you've got one living under your porch right now and today we are asked you to share your skunk experiences. Have you ever been sprayed by one? Has your dog ever been sprayed by one? Do you have any memorable skunk encounters you'd like to share?

A Calgary company wants to build a large nuclear power plant in northwest Alberta. Should nuclear power be part of the mix as this province works toward meeting its climate obligations? Or are the potential risks simply too high?

There's a very good chance that you have a cell phone within easy reach right now and it's probably chirping and buzzing, trying to get your attention. Can you resist? The answer is, increasingly, no. Have you noticed your attention span isn't what it was? Have you found yourself drifting off? Well put your phone down and pay attention.

How are the roads and highways where you live? Is it time for the province to start spending more money to repair and replace them?