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Alberta at Noon

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.

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Episodes

Alberta's culture and identity

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?

Jul 21, 202553 min

Gardening with Joanna Tschudy

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.

Jul 18, 202553 min

Helping out in an emergency

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?

Jul 17, 202553 min

Travelling with your pets

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.

Jul 16, 202553 min

The weather you will never forget

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.

Jul 15, 202553 min

Reviving the Progressive Conservative party

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?

Jul 14, 202553 min

Gardening with Jim Hole

That plant not growing as it should or that tree looking a little odd. Horticulturist Jim Hole solves all of your plant related problems.

Jul 11, 202553 min

Emergency room wait times

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?

Jul 09, 202553 min

Why you love to hike

How did you get into hiking? Why is it important to you? What is your pick for... the... hands down... best trail in Alberta?

Jul 08, 202553 min

The injury that changed your life

People who work on preventing injuries will tell you that every day more than 600 Canadians go to hospital because they get hurt. What about you? Have you had a serious injury? How did that impact your life?

Jul 07, 202553 min

Gardening with Kath Smyth

Something eating your lilies? Wondering when to prune your lilacs? We speak with an expert to answer all of your gardening questions.

Jul 04, 202553 min

The Alberta Next panel

The Premier says Alberta Next will let YOU shape the future. The goal is to come up with referendum questions that you will vote on next year. Do you want this? Will you take part?

Jul 03, 202553 min

What it means to be Canadian

Did you wear red? Was a flag flying at your home? Did Canada Day have you feeling a little extra patriotic this time around? We ask you what it means to be Canadian in 2025.

Jul 02, 202553 min

Changes to cancer screening

Changes are coming to how standards for cancer screening are developed in Canada. We take your questions about detecting cancer and hear your stories.

Jun 26, 202553 min

The Canada Strong pass

Free access is expected to draw big crowds to our national parks this summer. We ask if welcoming more people to already busy parks is a boon or a boondoggle.

Jun 25, 202553 min

The board games you're playing this summer

There are a lot of new games that give the old standbys a run for their money. Which ones are popular in your household and why? How long have you been playing them?

Jun 24, 202553 min

Are you worried about the measles?

Measles are over a thousand cases now, so how worried are you We hear from an expert, the head of the Alberta medical association and a pharmacist in the southern part of the province.

Jun 23, 202553 min

Gardening with Joanna Tschudy

Horticulturalist Joanna Tschudy joins us again to answer your gardening questions, just in time for a rainy weekend.

Jun 20, 202553 min

Your thoughts on electric vehicles

To buy an EV or not buy an EV - that is our question. The Electric vehicle mandate requires all new vehicles sold to be zero emission by 2035 - 20 percent by next year. Are you planning to get one?

Jun 19, 202553 min

The Oilers defeat in the Stanley Cup Finals

The heartbreak is still fresh but the post mortems have begun. Mark Connolly and Doug Dirks are back to pour over last night's loss for the Oilers and to discuss why winning the Stanley Cup is so tough for Canadian teams.

Jun 18, 202553 min

Stories of downsizing

Did you reach a point in your life when you knew it was time to downsize? Is there anything you'd do differently? We hear your stories and speak with a realtor who's written a guide to downsizing.

Jun 17, 202553 min

Your questions around the oil and gas industry

The grand bargain - for pipelines, what does that mean? Net zero, carbon capture, industrial carbon taxes, emission caps. Can oil and gas production expand while meeting climate targets? We answer those questions and more with Andrew Leach.

Jun 16, 202553 min

Gardening with Jim Hole

Is something attacking your plants? Are you thinking about what fertilizer to use, or when to prune? Horticulturist Jim Hole has those answers.

Jun 13, 202553 min

Are you buying Canadian?

Months into the determination of many to buy Canadian, are you still doing it? Can it last? Are you finding it tough to find what you need at a price you can afford?

Jun 12, 202553 min

The lessons your father taught you

With Father's Day coming up on Sunday, we're dedicating today's show to dads. Is there something you learned from your father that's still important to you today?

Jun 11, 202553 min

The greatest garage sale find

From junk to treasure. The garage sale journey so many take in the spring and summer months. What are your best finds? What are your best tips for buying or selling?

Jun 10, 202553 min

Treating and preventing Alzheimer's

The FDA has approved a blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease. How far has research come into detecting, preventing and treating Alzheimer's? We have a doctor specializing in dementia with us to take your calls.

Jun 09, 202553 min

Gardening Friday with Kath Smyth

It's gardening Friday. It's your chance to call in and get tips and solutions for your gardening questions.

Jun 06, 202553 min
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