Calgary Eyeopener

On today's podcast: new plans for rail connections in Alberta; a Calgarian wins a prestigious award for greeting cards; a Lethbridge football player gets drafted into the NFL.

On today's show: we speak with two members of city council as they head into week two of a massive public hearing on blanket rezoning; with political parties on the way for Calgary's local elections, we hear how the party system works in Vancouver; it's International Dance Day! We hear why you just can't help but feel good when you start groovin'.

On today's show: what a couple of city councillors think of adding parties to local politics, and the province dumping any local bylaw it doesn't like; Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister, Ric McIver, on the new provincial bill that would give cabinet new powers over municipalities; the first NDP leadership debate is in the books. The CBC's Jason Markusoff tells us what we can learn from it;

On today's show: the state of engagement between city hall and local communities; a concert tonight in Southview hopes to open up live music for folks looking to avoid the bar or save a few bucks; and you've probably heard his voice, but you might not know his name. We speak with prolific voice actor Roger Craig Smith, who's coming to town for Calgary expo.

On today's show: as Calgary's public hearing on blanket rezoning rolls on, we hear about the impacts of zoning changes in other cities; why doctors are speaking out against the tax hike in the new federal budget; and our guest may have haunted your dreams, and now he's in town for the Calgary Expo.

On today's show: Day one is done and we have a full recap of the biggest public hearing in city history, as we prep for the coming days; we speak with a developer in favour of the rezoning policy; and a CUFF Documentary about the monster hunters who spent years seeking to capture, and even kill, the Loch Ness Monster.

On today's show: Calgary's blanket zoning public hearing begins so we tell you how we got here; we hear Inglewood's argument against the blanket rezoning; and a local poet weighs in on the new Taylor Swift album, Tortured Poets Department.

On today's show: a neonatal care doctor tells us about the situation in hospital units treating sick babies; and we chat with a former Calgarian and her partner making the papers for a possible Loch Ness monster sighting.

On today's show: why you shouldn't expect Ottawa to sell the Trans Mountain Pipeline right away; you can no longer be part of the energy because Calgary is now the Blue Sky City; and what happens when someone accidentally uncovers a cursed VHS tape? Well, chaos, of course.

On today's show: Ottawa is increasing taxes on capital gains to help pay for its budget. We have reaction from the Alberta business community; a Calgary city councillor wants to double fines for speeding violations in playground zones. We speak with ward three's Jasmine Mian; it's National Canadian Film Day today! We celebrate with an inside look at the 1981 Calgary-made horror movie, "Ghostkeeper."

On today's show: the race against time to deal with the water crisis in the M.D. of Pincher Creek; a family from Airdrie just won a national Net Zero challenge. We hear about the major home improvements they made to win the competition; we check in on a hockey game that's been going for 11 days straight, right before it breaks a world record later today.

On today's show: why a group of city councilors want permanent residents to be able to vote in Calgary; if your teeth are hoping for a shot of fluoride, tell 'em to wait. we chew on the fluoride delay for Calgary's water; and the Arizona Coyotes maybe just played for the last time ever at the dome. As the Flames sad season ends, we look a team in an ever worse spot.

On today's show: the province wants a say in what research projects get approved for federal grants. We talk to an academic about what that could mean; we hear about an album being remastered, to honour bandmates killed in Brentwood ten years ago; we hear about a new piece of local music combining big band jazz with Japanese traditional drumming.

On today's show: Mayor Jyoti Gondek is with us to react to the new provincial bill that would stop Calgary from negotiating directly with Ottawa without provincial approval; Alberta's Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ric McIver, joins us to talk about why the province says it needs to sign off on deals between between Ottawa and a whole bunch of entities.

On today's show: we check-in with the President of Alberta Municipalities on its alternatives to political parties at the local level, as well as a controversial bill being tabled today in the legislature; we check-in with local blogger "Urdu Mom" to reflect on the month of Ramadan, and hear how she is celebrating Eid with her family; we hear about a short film screening this week in Calgary, where the films are produced entirely by hikers on the Great Divide Trail.

On today's show: Canada's Minister of Health will join us to talk about the Federal government's Dental Care Plan, and the challenges of getting more dentists to opt in; a look at the near-billion dollar plan to expand irrigation when some southern Alberta farmers are already being told there's not enough water to go around; the robins are back in town. We find out what they are singing about this time of year.

On today's show: we look ahead at how summer camp season is shaping up, as parents start thinking about booking spots for their kids; the new federal dental plan will begin providing coverage next month. We find out why many dentists won't be participating; tools for the trades. We hear about a new curriculum rolling out in Calgary schools this fall aimed at education around construction work.

On today's show: Jeromy Farkas on the political fallout of the latest carbon tax increase; we speak to an advocate for harm reduction and recovery who was banned from one addiction recovery conference for speaking at another; and we talk to the Calgarian who will be reffing soccer at the upcoming Olympics games in Paris.

On today's show: Alberta Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault tells us about his government's six billion dollar plan to build more homes in Canada; today is the deadline to submit the recall petition against Mayor Jyoti Gondek. CBC's Scott Dippel joins us with a look at what happens next; how the Calgary Cassette Preservation Society is expanding its efforts to document Calgary's music scene and making their archives more accessible to music lovers.

On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Health, Adriana LaGrange, joins us to talk about the updated regulations for continuing care; we hear about a new facility to support children and families in Calgary, that's been more than 10 years in the making; it might be the slowest race ever, but it also promises to be the cutest! We hear about the Diaper Dash at the Calgary Marathon.

On today's show: updated requirements for continuing care in Alberta are now in effect. We hear from the United Nurses of Alberta about what they think; it costs more to burn fossil fuels this week than it did last week. We take a look at the history and future of the carbon tax; when a certain song comes on do you just have to dance? We find out why you can't resist moving when you hear a sick beat.

On today's show: Canadian moms are waiting longer to have their first kid, and that's especially true in Alberta. Two moms who waited join us; how did fluffy bunnies and chocolate eggs become associated with Easter? We look at the folklore of Easter symbols; Calgary's hometown basketball hero Yvonne Ejim joins us to talk March Madness, and her roots in this city.

On today's show: we hear how a Calgary church is celebrating Easter and transgender rights all at once; for the first time at the University of Calgary, tuition contributes more to the overall school budget than the province's operating grant. The president of the student's union joins us for more; we head to a fairytale resort in Crowsnest Pass, where a couple of new cabins based on Snow White are set to magically appear.

On today's show: we speak with the Ukrainian ambassador to Canada during her trip to Calgary; a Calgary judge has ruled against a father who was trying to prevent his daughter's medically assisted death. We have the latest on the case; a picture might be worth a thousand words, but a signature could be worth thousands more. Our fascination with celebrity autographs.

On today's show: Alberta Senator Paula Simons tells us about the expert committee studying the prospect of an Alberta Pension Plan; we talk to a pharmacist about the demand for the measles vaccine, and whether it should be offered for free at your local pharmacy; we hear from a local musician who auditioned for the brand-new season of American Idol.

On today's show: we hear about a new report looking at the efficacy of Canada's climate policies; we hear about a major milestone for the re-development of the Hanna Roundhouse; and some big furry sleepyheads are emerging from their dens.

On today's show: the Transmountain Pipeline is nearing completion. We hear what the project's CEO had to say at one of the world's biggest energy industry gatherings; we speak with the man who launched the "Recall Gondek" campaign and ask who else is involved given some new revelations this week; and hitchin' a rodent ride from the Kootenays to Alberta. The latest in Alberta's ongoing battle to remain rat free. 

On today's show: the snow is falling, but is it enough to avoid a drought? We ask how much the mountains need; can magic mushrooms help people stop drinking? A new study out of the U of C will try to answer that question; and the future of Edmonton's Fringe Festival is up in the air. What does that mean for performing artists in Calgary.

On today's show: we find out where you're mostly likely to get busted for speeding on your morning commute; we hear about the new rules surrounding "life leases" in Alberta; and a mentalist from Calgary will be on Canada's Got Talent.

On today's show: we hear how a walking tour on re-zoning in Calgary had to be cancelled this weekend due to concerns over safety; we check in to see how successful the 'Squeal on Pigs' campaign has been, three years after its introduction; and we meet a photographer from Canmore who's a finalist in an international photo competition.

On today's show: the Alberta government wants sheriffs to have the same powers as police officers. We talk to the union that represents them; Calgary leads the nation in house flipping. We talk with someone who does it for a living; we meet the Irish guitarist and singer-songwriter, Shane Hennessy, who's in town for a couple of shows ahead of St. Patrick's Day.

On today's show: blanket re-zoning in Calgary will NOT be going to a plebiscite. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; the Alberta government is laying the groundwork to create a new police agency that will work WITH instead of replace the RCMP. We ask the Mayor of Okotoks what she thinks; the retirement of a decorated Olympic wrestler who cut her teeth on the University of Calgary team. We talk to Erica Weibe.

On today's show: we speak with a member of Calgary's Haitian community about the unrest in the Caribbean nation; we hear about potential changes to snow clearing in Calgary, which include cracking down on people who shovel into the road; a Calgary kid is turning heads in the NHL. We hear about Matt Rempe-mania in New York.

On today's show: Naheed Nenshi on why he wants to lead the Alberta NDP; we take a closer look at new rules the Provincial government has just introduced that are meant to make electricity in Alberta more reliable and affordable; we hear about the circumstances surrounding a fatal avalanche in K-Country and how people in the area can stay safe.

On today's show: what happens to your single-family home's value when a multiplex goes up next door? We talk blanket zoning; Theatre Calgary won't be putting on Shakespeare by the Bow this summer. We find out why; we tell you about a creative game of hide and seek that happens tomorrow.

On today's show: political parties could be coming to city hall. We hear about the potential benefits, and pitfalls; we speak with one of the Calgary councillors who want to put rezoning to a plebiscite; we chat with local blogger "Super Urdu Mom" about how she's prepping for Ramadan.

On today's show: we hear more about Alberta's surgery backlog, and what people will pay to skip the cue; new electricity rules are in place, and it could ramp up how much juice we can store in batteries across the province; we speak with the Calgary-born-and-raised musical director of a major touring Broadway show.

On today's show: a deadline has come and gone to have all surgeries in Alberta done within specific guidelines. Was the goal met? We break it down; Stampeders bassist Ronnie King has died. His longtime bandmate and close friend Kim Berly joins us to remember Ronnie; the 2024 Just for Laughs festival is kaput. We hear what that news means to a Calgary comedian living in New York.

On today's show: why our neighbours to the south are preparing for feral pigs from the Canadian prairies; Pincher Creek wants to tap into an aquifer to help with low water levels. We talk to the County reeve about his drought response plan; patriarchy is on trial this week in Calgary, by way of a play that’s being staged in the city. We speak with the co-authors of the play.

On today's show: the prospect of free contraception in Alberta; funding for new Calgary schools is included in this year's provincial budget. We hear about a new elementary coming to the Northern suburb of Evanston; the Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall is launching a new set of country dance classes. Two world champion dancers teaching that class join us with the details.

On today's show: Calgary's mayor Jyoti Gondek on what she says is a disappointing provincial budget; and Finance Minister Nate Horner tells us how the government plans to spend your money this year.

On today's show: Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities joins us to talk about the new regulations on renewable energy projects and what a renewable energy company thinks of the province's new rules for where they can build.

On today's show: Oil and gas companies still owe more than 250 million dollars in property taxes; we speak with a beloved figure skating luminary who's made the trip to Calgary for the Special Olympics; and Shrek 2 is on its way back to theatres, at least, so says the Alberta government's film trailer ratings page.

On today's show: The province says it will opt out of a national pharmacare plan. We hear what that could mean for Albertans living with diabetes; a closer look at the challenges facing the Calgary Fire Department as they report a record number of calls for help; and we speak with Liberty Silver, the first Black woman to win a Juno Award, ahead of her show at the National Music Centre.

On today's show: more people died last year from drug overdoses in Alberta than has ever been recorded in the past. We hear about the people behind the numbers; a disagreement between the province and the city has delayed the expansion of a small seniors home in Calgary; and we tell you about an event at Cabin Brewing tonight aimed specifically at neurodiverse Calgarians.

On today's show: Danielle Smith says a promised tax cut isn't coming this year. We break down the politics with Jeromy Farkas; a Ukrainian living in Calgary reflects on two years of war, and building a new life in Canada; why you should read a book you disagree with. The CEO of the Calgary Public Library joins to talk about Freedom to Read week.

On today's show: we take a closer look at Premier Danielle Smith's vision for the Heritage Fund, and if it can really get us off the resource rollercoaster; comedian and curling lover John Cullen slides into studio with us to share his one-of-a-kind way to cover the Scotties Tournament of Hearts; we talk to an aspiring heavy metal rockstar, ahead of a big Battle of the Bands competition.

On today's show: Alberta has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season. We talk to the Minister of Forestry and Parks about how the province is preparing; a Calgary physician is returning home after volunteering in Gaza. We chat with her about the experience; we talk to a Cavalry FC superfan ahead of the biggest game in club history.

On today's show: from killing the carbon tax, to cutting ties with the federal party. We check in on the issues coming up in the NDP leadership race; we hear about a Calgary research study that looks at the health of our bones, and the risk of osteoporosis; we hear about the discovery of what may be the brightest object in the universe.

On today's show: we introduce you to a Calgary musician who has a hit in Bollywood right now; a Calgary radiologist wants to see younger women getting screened for breast cancer. She tells us why; the federal government is rebranding the carbon tax rebate. We find out if it could sway public opinion on the program.

On today's show: a top Alberta fusion scientist joins us with his optimism about the emerging energy source; we hear about a community project with big ambitions, just off a busy stretch of Bow Trail; it's nearly time to slide into The Patch! We tell you all about party central ahead of this weekend's Canadian Women's Curling Championship.