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Calgary Eyeopener

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The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians

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Calgary, AB

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The Eyeopener sets the agenda for the day, asking the questions that need to be answered and bringing compelling local stories to Calgarians

Language:

English

Contact:

1724 Westmount Blvd. NW P.O. Box 2640 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M7 403-521-6209


Episodes
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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 20

6/20/2025
On today's show: we talk to an eyewitness who was caught in the Bow Glacier Falls landslide; a Geomorphologist (experts in landslides) weighs in; CBC Reporter Acton Clarkin gives us the latest on the deadly rockfall in Banff National Park.

Duration:00:27:48

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 18

6/18/2025
On today's show: we connect with a member of Calgary's Ukrainian community who took part in a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while he was here for the G7; what Calgarians can expect from a new suburb inspired by places like Paris and Amsterdam; the movie that spawned a worldwide fear of sharks is turning 50! We talk all about Jaws!

Duration:00:23:21

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 17

6/17/2025
On today's show: early voting starts in the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills provincial by-election. We take you there for a preview and temperature check on Alberta separatism; we speak to a business owner in Waterton who has concerns about potential weaknesses in the federal government's new Canada Strong Pass; we get a look at the lineup for Sled Island Music & Arts Festival that kicks off tomorrow, and hear which shows you can't miss!

Duration:00:22:54

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 16

6/16/2025
On today's show: changes are coming to the way COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out. We speak with professor and immunologist Craig Jenne about what paying for a vaccine might mean for uptake; Angela takes the city's new VR traffic program for a spin; we talk to a Calgarian and former sailor who built a ship model out of recycled materials found in his seniors home.

Duration:00:25:09

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 13

6/13/2025
On today's show: we talk to the head of an online plane spotting community about all the excitement ahead of this weekend's G7 summit; we take a trip through the CBC archives to hear what all went down the last time the G8 came to Alberta; "Fear Factor" is coming back to TV. So on this Friday the 13th, we find out what makes us feel afraid.

Duration:00:22:16

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, June 12

6/12/2025
On today's show: we hear how Danielle Smith's town hall on coal exploration played out last night in Fort MacLeod. The CBC's Ose Irete was there; no backyard? No problem! We hear from a host who rents out his backyard to people around Calgary; game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals is on tonight, but how are loyal Flames fans feeling about the Oilers chance at glory? We chat with Ricca Razor Sharp.

Duration:00:23:46

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 11

6/11/2025
On today's show: there's an air quality warning in effect for Calgary due to wildfire smoke. We hear what that means and where all this smoke is coming from; what the province's decision to lift a ban on American alcohol means for local liquor stores; we're one year from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We hear about Canada's role in it.

Duration:00:26:32

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 10

6/10/2025
On today's show: If you're thinking about getting out onto trails in K-Country this month, you'll need to plan around closures. We spoke to a Friends of Kananaskis member help us navigate what's open, and what isn't; It's not just the weather forecast we check in the summer anymore, there's also the smoke lookahead. For more on the issue, we spoke to a specialist from the group behind firesmoke.ca; One of Canada's largest churches just turned 100 years old. We spoke with a Reverend in Lethbridge to reflect on the past, present and future of the United Church.

Duration:00:25:14

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 09

6/9/2025
On today's show: we talk with a cross country skier who will be impacted by Alberta's new rules that ban transgender athletes from competing in women's leagues; we take you to a small shelter in the Northwest that's helping people get back on their feet; we check in with the CBC's Mark Connolly, who's in Florida ahead of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight.

Duration:00:26:00

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, June 06

6/6/2025
On today's show: what the new eligibility rules to compete in women's sports leagues will mean for college sports in the province; we look back at 50 years of Fish Creek Provincial Park, as it celebrates its golden anniversary; we sample some of the first local honey of 2025, harvested from a hive in Brentwood.

Duration:00:25:54

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Calgary Eyeopener Podcast - June 5, 2025

6/5/2025
Today's podcast: Looking back on the anniversary of the Montgomery water main break; a look at how Calgary Catholics are feeling about Pope Leo XIV; a local wildlife centre brings in silver fox pups.

Duration:00:27:52

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, June 04

6/4/2025
On today's show: Calgary International Airport is expecting a huge influx of travellers this summer. We find out what it means for local hotels and restaurants; the local TV Station in Medicine Hat has gone dark - CHAT TV is now off-air. We hear what this means for the community; garage sale season is in full swing! We get some tips on how to hunt for rare finds.

Duration:00:25:24

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, June 03

6/3/2025
On today's show: what a $550,000 donation means for the Calgary Refugee Health Clinic; yay or nay to Hudson Bay? We look into a potential energy export solution being floated by some western premiers; it's hummingbird season, but be careful what you serve them to eat! We learn more about the birds with the President of Nature Calgary.

Duration:00:27:17

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, June 02

6/2/2025
On today's show: what those neon green traps hanging in trees around Calgary are all about; an Alberta woman says after a weekend trip to a provincial park, she and her husband pulled about 30 ticks off of themselves and their dogs. We hear where it was, and how to protect yourself; we chat with our Starman about an aging spacecraft that just got a major repair, and a touch on the origin of life in our Solar System!

Duration:00:27:21

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 30

5/30/2025
On today's show: Archaeology students are exploring some local history that predates the pyramids. We hear about a new field school in Edworthy Park from an anthropology professor at the University of Calgary; If you don't have time to workout from Monday to Friday, a U of C study says making up for it over the weekend is just as effective. For more, we spoke with kinesiology professor Martin MacInnis; The Okotoks Dawgs home opener is this weekend, so we popped down to Seaman Field to get in on the push for a 4th straight Western Canadian Baseball League Championship.

Duration:00:25:34

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Thursday, May 29

5/29/2025
On today's show: A recent report on housing data has given Alberta the lowest grade in the country. We spoke with the report's author to find out where the province is falling short; An old car sunken to the bottom of Lake Minnewanka was finally photographed by divers recently. The pictures are quite something! We spoke with one of the divers for more; Garden centres are bustling with folks this time of year. We took a trip to a popular one in Calgary to get a behind the scenes look at the organized chaos.

Duration:00:25:03

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Wednesday, May 28

5/28/2025
On today's show: We spoke to pollster Janet Brown to learn more about how Albertans feel about separation, and a look at the current popularity of Premier Danielle Smith versus her political rival, Naheed Nenshi; We're joined by Alberta's only federal cabinet minister, Edmonton MP Eleanor Olszewski; It's International burger day! How to make the perfect burger with Blue Flame Kitchen's chef Darcy Welsch.

Duration:00:29:56

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Tuesday, May 27

5/27/2025
On today's show: Alberta is set to change the rules around which books are allowed in school libraries, and we take a closer look at the issue; Where does protecting trees on private property stand? We spoke with with Ward 7 Councillor Terry Wong on the proposed incentives to keep more old trees standing; It's going to be be another hot week in Calgary. To find out why its so warm, and how long this heat will last, we checked in with weather specialist Kyle Brittain.

Duration:00:27:38

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Monday, May 26

5/26/2025
On today's show: We check in with the mayor of Banff on being the protest and media hotspot for the upcoming G7 summit; The renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado has died. To reflect, we spoke with the Calgary firefighter who wound up in some of his most important work; Dandelions - are they a delicate burst of colour, or worthy of instant death? The pitch to defend dandelions

Duration:00:26:10

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Calgary Eyeopener podcast - Friday, May 23

5/23/2025
On today's show: Canada's new energy minister Tim Hodgson joins us to talk pipelines and how he feels about current Liberal policy; we get the latest on the Canada Post strike from the local union president; we remember George Wendt who played "Norm" on Cheers, and who also had a lead role in a Stage West production here in Calgary. We reminisce about the late actor with a friend who directed that play.

Duration:00:30:48