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
Gardening with Kath Smyth
7/4/2025
Something eating your lilies? Wondering when to prune your lilacs? We speak with an expert to answer all of your gardening questions.
Duration:00:52:48
The Alberta Next panel
7/3/2025
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?
Duration:00:52:48
What it means to be Canadian
7/2/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:48
Tree questions and conundrums with Gerard Fournier
6/27/2025
Arborist Gerard Fournier joins us for the hour to answer your questions about the trees in your backyard.
Duration:00:52:48
Changes to cancer screening
6/26/2025
Changes are coming to how standards for cancer screening are developed in Canada. We take your questions about detecting cancer and hear your stories.
Duration:00:52:48
The Canada Strong pass
6/25/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:48
The board games you're playing this summer
6/24/2025
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?
Duration:00:52:48
Are you worried about the measles?
6/23/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:48
Gardening with Joanna Tschudy
6/20/2025
Horticulturalist Joanna Tschudy joins us again to answer your gardening questions, just in time for a rainy weekend.
Duration:00:52:48
Your thoughts on electric vehicles
6/19/2025
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?
Duration:00:52:48
The Oilers defeat in the Stanley Cup Finals
6/18/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:48
Stories of downsizing
6/17/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:48
Your questions around the oil and gas industry
6/16/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:48
Gardening with Jim Hole
6/14/2025
Is something attacking your plants? Are you thinking about what fertilizer to use, or when to prune? Horticulturist Jim Hole has those answers.
Duration:00:52:48
Are you buying Canadian?
6/12/2025
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?
Duration:00:52:48
The lessons your father taught you
6/11/2025
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?
Duration:00:52:48
The greatest garage sale find
6/10/2025
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?
Duration:00:52:50
Treating and preventing Alzheimer's
6/9/2025
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.
Duration:00:52:48
Gardening Friday with Kath Smyth
6/6/2025
It's gardening Friday. It's your chance to call in and get tips and solutions for your gardening questions.
Duration:00:52:48
Are you rooting for the Oilers?
6/5/2025
After an overtime win in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers have a real chance at bringing the cup home to Canada. We asked listeners if they consider the Oilers Canada's team.
Duration:00:52:49