Alberta at Noon

Alberta at Noon

CBC

33 episodes

Episodes

Saving money on gas
Oct 8, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown discusses the sharp rise in Alberta gas prices following the recent fuel tax suspension, featuring insights from GasBuddy analyst…
Breaking down questions 8 and 9
Oct 7, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown examines questions eight and nine of Alberta’s upcoming referendum with legal experts Gerard Kennedy and Jeffrey Sigalett.
Your wills and estates questions answered
Oct 6, 2026 · 52m
New pipeline to the west coast
Oct 5, 2026 · 52m
This episode examines the federal government's designation of the new Pacific Link pipeline as being in the national interest, a move that fast-tracks its approval and construction.
Birds with Jody Allair
Oct 2, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown and Birds Canada expert Jody Allaare discuss fall migration in Alberta, covering topics like snow geese, common ravens, and white-faced ibis.
Exploring the Senate referendum question
Oct 1, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown and guest Graham Thompson analyze Alberta's upcoming referendum question on abolishing the federal Senate.
What's behind falling fertility rates?
Sep 29, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown and sociologist Lisa Strahinein discuss Canada’s all-time low fertility rate of 1.
Have your views on Alberta politics shifted?
Sep 28, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown discusses new Janet Brown Opinion Research polling showing a decline in support for Alberta separation and a popularity surge for Liberal PM Mark Carney over Premier Danielle Smith.
Regulations on escooters
Sep 25, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown and urban planning professor Neil Lamontagne discuss the Alberta government’s proposed amendments to the Traffic Safety Act regarding e-scooters and e-bikes.
Should the province have more say on judicial appointments
Sep 24, 2026 · 52m
This episode of Alberta at Noon examines Question Six of the upcoming provincial referendum, which asks if Alberta should pursue a constitutional…
What home renovation projects have you tried?
Sep 23, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown and guest Sydney Paulson discuss home renovation projects, sharing listener stories about DIY triumphs and failures.
The cost of separation
Sep 22, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown discusses a University of Calgary report on the economic costs of Alberta separating from Canada with lead author Tim Sargent.
Putting out the metaphorical dumpster fires in your life
Sep 21, 2026 · 52m
Hosted by Andrew Brown, this episode of *Alberta at Noon* explores the concept of "metaphorical dumpster fires" in personal lives, sparked by a real landfill fire in Calgary.
Is life insurance a part of your financial planning?
Sep 18, 2026 · 52m
This episode of Alberta at Noon explores life insurance with experts Martin Halleck and Andrew Oster, discussing who needs coverage and the differences between term and permanent policies.
Are you ready to vote on immigration in the referendum?
Sep 17, 2026 · 52m
This episode of Alberta at Noon examines the five immigration questions on the upcoming Alberta referendum ballot.
How are you thinking about artificial intelligence?
Sep 16, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown and guest Francis Sims discuss the rapid advancement of AI, focusing on recent warnings from Anthropic researchers about existential risks and the concept of "misalignment.
What have you taken up in retirement?
Sep 15, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown explores how Albertans find purpose and fulfillment after their working lives end.
The conversations you are having about the referendum
Sep 14, 2026 · 52m
Abacus Data reveals that 63% of Albertans have discussed the separation referendum with family, though 23% report relationship tension.
Gardening and greenhouses with Jim Hole
Sep 11, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown and guest horticulturist Jim Hull discuss strategies for extending the growing season into fall and winter, focusing on greenhouses and protective structures.
What do you want to ask the education minister?
Sep 10, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown interviews Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nikolaitis about the new school year, discussing the rollout of 566 "complexity teams" and the hiring of over 2,000 new teachers.
Do you have an orphan well on your property or nearby?
Sep 9, 2026 · 52m
This episode examines the crisis of orphan oil and gas wells in Alberta, focusing on a new lawsuit by landowners who argue the Energy Regulator is undercharging the industry.
What did you learn from travelling as a kid?
Sep 8, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown discusses the cancellation of international school trips in Edmonton and the value of youth travel with guests Tamara Elliott and Rosita Dressler.
Your tree questions with Gerard Fournier
Sep 4, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown joins master arborist Gerard Fournier to discuss fall tree care, including why autumn planting promotes root growth and how to manage Dutch elm disease in Edmonton.
Dual-practice health-care in Alberta
Sep 2, 2026 · 52m
Host Andrew Brown discusses Alberta’s new dual-practice healthcare model, which allows surgeons to operate in both public and private systems for elective procedures.
What's the best sandwich?
Sep 1, 2026 · 52m
Host Jenny Howe and guests discuss Canada’s best sandwiches, featuring insights from Globe and Mail editor Jacob Duay on a national reader poll.
What recurring dreams do you have?
Aug 31, 2026 · 52m
Journalist Karen Van Kampen joins Alberta at Noon to discuss her book, The Brain Never Sleeps, exploring the science behind recurring dreams.
Your gardening questions for Joanna Tschudy
Aug 28, 2026 · 52m
Host Sue DL and horticulturalist Joanna Tudi answer listener gardening questions on CBC’s Alberta at Noon.
What Canadian products have you discovered?
Aug 27, 2026 · 52m
Host Jenny Howe discusses the impact of U.
How much is back to school costing you this year?
Aug 26, 2026 · 52m
Host Jenny Howe and guest Stacy Yanchechuk, CEO of Money Mentors, discuss the rising costs of back-to-school supplies in Alberta.
Which musical act would you like to see just one more time?
Aug 25, 2026 · 52m
Host Jenny Howe and guest Eric Alper discuss which musical acts listeners wish they could see live one more time, sparked by a CBC encore of the Tragically Hip’s final concert.
What questions do you have about the trade war between Canada and the U.S.?
Aug 24, 2026 · 52m
Gardening with Kath Smyth
Aug 21, 2026 · 52m
What is the most unusual job you've ever had?
Aug 20, 2026 · 52m
Host Ted Henley and guest Will Ferguson discuss unusual jobs, sharing stories of working as a gum taster and tour guide.
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