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
Your tattoo stories and regrets
5/2/2025
An estimated one in three Canadians has at least one tattoo. Is that you? Do you have a story to tell about why you got it? Do you have any regrets?
Duration:00:52:48
The relationship between Alberta and Ottawa
5/1/2025
There was a long list of demands in March along with a warning about a national unity crisis if those demands weren't met. That was then, but what does NOW look like for Danielle Smith and this Liberal Prime Minister?
Duration:00:52:48
Your questions about measles
4/30/2025
As the number of measles cases grows in Alberta, how concerned are you? Is there something you want to know about the disease or the vaccine?
Duration:00:52:48
Your thoughts on the election results
4/29/2025
Alberta is almost all Conservative blue again, except for 2 or 3 seats, but the Liberals are back in power and Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat. We get your thoughts on the federal election.
Duration:00:52:48
What are you watching these days?
4/25/2025
Is television these days as good as back in the day? We hear about the shows you like, the ones you avoid, and the ones you think everyone should see.
Duration:00:52:48
Should driving lanes be sacrificed for bikes?
4/24/2025
Alberta's Transportation Minister says Edmonton and Calgary should stop sacrificing lanes for cars and trucks. We ask you about bike lanes, and if you think the province should stay in ITS lane regarding a city issue.
Duration:00:52:49
Gardening with water restrictions
4/23/2025
Growing plants in dry conditions. Gardeners are itching to get their hands dirty, but how should they adjust if water restrictions are the new normal?
Duration:00:52:48
Who are you voting for?
4/22/2025
The leaders have debated and the polls have closed. We get your thoughts on who you are voting for and why.
Duration:00:52:48
Forced drug treatment in Alberta
4/17/2025
Alberta is one step closer to a new law allowing forced treatments for addiction, even if the patient says "no". We ask if you think it will hurt or help those suffering from addiction.
Duration:00:52:49
Is your riding a race?
4/16/2025
Will Canada's Conservative heartland end up not-so-blue after the election? We hear from a couple of journalists about districts to watch in Alberta, and your calls on if there actually is a contest in your riding.
Duration:00:52:50
Learning later in life
4/15/2025
Have you started your Second Act by learning something new? We hear your stories about learning later in life and speak with a researcher about the power of lifelong learning.
Duration:00:52:48
The link between shingles and dementia
4/14/2025
New research has been released that connects the shingles vaccine with a lower risk for dementia. We ask a doctor to answer your questions on today's show.
Duration:00:52:48
The moment you realized you have "grit"
4/11/2025
When things go wrong and there's a setback, you choose. You can walk away or dig in, and persevere. Our guest says persevering is a sign of grit, And we're asking when you realized you have it.
Duration:00:52:48
Your life after a stroke
4/10/2025
Roughly every five minutes in this country, someone has a stroke. It's the third leading cause of death in Canada. We talk with a neurologist here in Alberta about the risks, how to prevent strokes, and the road to recovery.
Duration:00:52:48
Alberta's election issues
4/9/2025
Is this election campaign connecting with you and your concerns? Are the priorities of Albertans on the political agenda of the main party leaders? What do you think about what you've heard or NOT heard?
Duration:00:52:48
Conversations with Americans
4/8/2025
Do you have family or friends in the United States? How much are you talking about the trade war between our countries, and what have those conversations been like?
Duration:00:52:49
Getting the youth out to vote
4/7/2025
It seems getting older influences our voting tendencies. The youth vote has been declining in recent elections.
How do you encourage voting for younger voters, and for all voters?
Duration:00:52:48
Who is considered middle class?
4/4/2025
In this federal election campaign, the major party leaders are all promising tax cuts, trying to appeal to middle class voters. Is that how you see yourself?
Duration:00:52:50
Your thoughts on the latest tariff update
4/3/2025
Reality bites, but the bite was a not as bad as feared. Canada escaped new tariffs, but the existing tariffs remain. So what's next? What do you think of how our political leaders have responded? How are you feeling about it all today, as markets crash?
Duration:00:52:49
Sending in your DNA
4/2/2025
Sending your DNA for analysis has been all the rage. Was the rush to send DNA samples for testing putting people's privacy in jeopardy? With the bankruptcy of 23 and me, there are a lot of questions about the implications.
Duration:00:52:52