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
Deciding to NOT tie the knot
1/13/2025
Is Marriage getting passé? More and more couples are choosing common law over a marriage license and vows. Does it matter? Does it make a difference in the event of a break-up?
Duration:00:52:50
How seriously do you take Donald Trump?
1/10/2025
When does trolling become something more? Donald Trump doubles, triples, quadruples down on how Canada should become the 51rst state. The reaction to his rhetoric has shifted. How seriously should we take Donald Trump?
Duration:00:52:48
Is alcohol the new tobacco?
1/9/2025
The Surgeon General in the United States is warning alcohol can cause cancer. We're asking if you're rethinking how much you drink. Is it time to put labels about cancer risk on alcohol?
Duration:00:52:48
Conversations with your aging parents
1/8/2025
We only get so many laps around the track, and many of us slow down in those final laps. Once that happens, sometimes there are tough choices to make about where we live and how we live. We look at how to have those conversations.
Duration:00:52:48
Examining the equalization program
1/7/2025
Equality seems a lot like fairness, but for some, equalization does not. The 26 billion dollars being transferred to most provinces in 2025/26 has been calculated, but will a political calculation make this an election issue this year?
Duration:00:52:48
Prime Minister Trudeau planning to resign
1/6/2025
After weeks of silence, Justin Trudeau has done what many in his caucus were demanding. He has announced his resignation as leader once the party chooses a new leader, and will stay on as Prime Minister until then. How ready are you for a federal election?
Duration:00:52:49
Struggling to focus
1/3/2025
We are being bombarded with information all the time, and it's tempting to try and take it in all at once. But there is serenity in being able to focus, to dedicate ourselves to one thing at a time. Do you struggle with focus?
Duration:00:52:49
New Years resolutions
1/2/2025
We often resolve to do something new, something different as we start a new year. You know what the road to hell is paved with? Resolutions. Are they worth it and is there a secret to success or failure?
Duration:00:52:49
2024 Year End Political Quiz Show
12/31/2024
It's the annual quiz show today. We're testing how much attention you've been paying to Alberta politics this year.
Duration:00:52:49
How to get children to read
12/30/2024
What have you done to get your kids to read? Do you have kids who would rather surf on their phones than read a book? Is paying them to read too extreme for you?
Duration:00:52:49
Your book recommendations
12/20/2024
If you have some time over the next few days to curl up with a good book, we'll share some recommendations and we hope you have some for us.
Duration:00:52:48
Municipal political parties
12/18/2024
You probably don't know the names just yet, but municipal elections next year in Edmonton and Calgary will include political parties for the first time. Will that influence how you vote or who you vote for? Does this strengthen democracy or weaken it?
Duration:00:52:48
Canada's fall economic statement is released
12/17/2024
Canada's finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigns the day a new economic statement is released. That economic statement got very LITTLE attention Monday despite very BIG numbers. The deficit was north of 60 billion for last year - far higher than the 40 billion promised.
Duration:00:52:49
Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet
12/16/2024
Canada's finance minister has resigned. She referenced "costly political gimmicks that we can ill afford". It's assumed Chrystia Freeland is refering to the GST holiday and the 250 dollar rebate. What does her resignation mean for this government and how prepared we are for Trump tariffs?
Duration:00:52:50
The rising cost of groceries
12/13/2024
Food prices are expected to keep going up in the new year. That's on top of the huge increases over the past couple of years. What will that mean for you? How are you stretching your grocery dollars?
Duration:00:52:48
Life in a small town
12/12/2024
Alberta has 19 cities - but more than a hundred towns. Taber has decided to continue to embrace it's town status, despite it's population growth. It got us thinking: what are the benefits and merits of town living
Duration:00:52:48
Your favorite holiday treats
12/11/2024
Pull out your cake pans and cookie sheets. It is peak baking season over the holidays and we help guide your dessert desires with your favourites... and maybe even your epic fails.
Duration:00:52:48
The state of Alberta's economy
12/10/2024
How would you describe the Alberta economy? Unemployment is high compared to the rest of the country, but many have moved here for economic opportunity. Is Alberta's advantage holding up these days?
Duration:00:52:48
The cost of flying
12/9/2024
Air Canada is about to become the latest airline to begin charging travelers for carry-on luggage on certain flights. Have fees like this changed how you feel about flying? Is flying more trouble and money than it's worth?
Duration:00:52:57
2024 word of the year
12/6/2024
Oxford chose brain rot as the word of the year. Cambridge picked manifest. Dictionary dot com says it's demure. Do you have a go-to word? Or one you'd like to go away?
Duration:00:52:49