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
Do referendums make democracy stronger?
8/6/2025
Do you like the option of voting on single issue, like Alberta separating from Canada? Or are referendums a waste of time because we have elections where we choose MLAs to vote?
Duration:00:52:48
Leaving the kids home alone
8/5/2025
We're talking about leaving kids home alone. How young is too young? What did the house look like when you came home? We ask about first time you let your kid hang-out solo.
Duration:00:52:50
Gardening with Kath Smyth
8/1/2025
Horticulturist Kath Smyth is back to help with all of your gardening needs.
Duration:00:52:48
Rescuing wildlife
7/31/2025
Helping an animal in distress. We've seen a couple of examples in recent weeks - a foal rescued by paddlers in K country, and a baby moose blind and without its mother in a rural area near Ottawa. When have you rescued a domestic or wild animal in distress?
Duration:00:52:49
Have you met your idol?
7/30/2025
Today we are joined by senior entertainment reporter, Eli Glasner, to talk about your brushes with fame.
Duration:00:52:48
Have you ever moved for work?
7/29/2025
Have you packed your bags and moved for a job? Labour mobility is a big priority right now. How mobile are you? Perhaps you recently moved to Alberta for work. We hear your stories and talk with a couple of researchers about labour mobility in Canada.
Duration:00:52:49
Alberta's drinking and smoking habits
7/28/2025
If you're going out with friends, do you have a drink? Smoke a joint? Have something non alcoholic? What's your go-to in a social situation? We dig into some new research on Albertans consumption habits.
Duration:00:52:48
Talking trees with Gerard Fournier
7/25/2025
Arborist Gerard Fournier is back for another Friday with some tree talk.
Duration:00:52:48
Are you holding a grudge against Americans?
7/24/2025
The phrase 'elbows up' is hard to escape these days. But many Americans don't know just how angry some Canadians are. We're joined by an American writer who recently wrote an article about that. What do you think... are your elbows still up?
Duration:00:52:49
Struggling with weight
7/23/2025
Every year, more Canadians are becoming obese. New research tells us it accelerated during the pandemic. We speak with a doctor and obesity researcher about the best way to tackle those pounds.
Duration:00:52:48
Should we lower the voting age?
7/22/2025
A lot of us don't bother marking a ballot, but if the voter pool expanded, would it make a difference? The UK is lowering the voting age to 16. Should Canada follow suit?
Duration:00:52:48
Alberta's culture and identity
7/21/2025
How would you describe what it means to be Albertan? Do the people of the province have a collective identity? The Bloc leader says we don't really have a culture, the premier disagrees. What do you think?
Duration:00:52:48
Gardening with Joanna Tschudy
7/18/2025
The growing season is flying by as we get into the latter half of July. What's going on in your garden? What do you need help with? Joanne Tschudy is here to take your questions.
Duration:00:52:49
Helping out in an emergency
7/17/2025
You may have taken first aid training so you could be ready to help in an emergency. But have you ever been called upon to actually use those skills when someone else really was in trouble?
Duration:00:52:49
Travelling with your pets
7/16/2025
For many of us, pets are part of the family so if we're taking a family vacation they are sometimes along for the ride - but, it can be a bumpy at times. We hear your stories and advice on how to travel with your pets.
Duration:00:52:49
The weather you will never forget
7/15/2025
Some Calgarians are cleaning up after Sunday night's hailstorm. From hail to wildfire, tornados and flooding - some of the most damaging weather we've seen in Canada has hit Alberta. So today we're asking about the bad weather you'll never forget.
Duration:00:52:52
Reviving the Progressive Conservative party
7/14/2025
A blast from the political past might be making a comeback. 2 independent MLA's want to breath life back into the provincial Progressive Conservative Party. One of them - former cabinet minister Peter Guthrie will join us.
Would you want to see the PC's back in the electoral game?
Duration:00:52:48
Gardening with Jim Hole
7/11/2025
That plant not growing as it should or that tree looking a little odd. Horticulturist Jim Hole solves all of your plant related problems.
Duration:00:52:50
What is your favourite movie?
7/10/2025
We ask listeners for their favourite movies of all time - in celebration of 50 years of Jaws.
Duration:00:52:49
Emergency room wait times
7/9/2025
Have you been to a hospital Emergency Room lately? How long did it take to see a doctor? Did you leave before actually getting help?
Duration:00:52:49