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
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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
Understanding the notwithstanding clause
11/20/2025
The notwithstanding clause is playing a starring role in Alberta politics. Invoked twice in a few weeks, on 4 pieces of legislation, affecting teachers and transgender Albertans. What do you want to know about the clause?
Duration:00:52:49
Is Christmas creep creeping too soon?
11/19/2025
Halloween pumpkins have barely started to decompose and Christmas décor is already adorning store shelves. When do you get those decorations out? How soon is too soon?
Duration:00:52:49
The federal budget has passed
11/18/2025
The budget passed - barely, but it passed. Can Canadians exhale now, or is this parliament still on tenterhooks? Is Alberta MP Pierre Poilievre secure in his leadership of the federal Conservatives?
Duration:00:52:50
Increasing the highway speed limits
11/17/2025
The province is looking at increasing the speed on some highways. It wants feedback from you and is looking at a mini trial. Do you want to see higher speeds on some highways?
Duration:00:52:48
What are you reading?
11/14/2025
As temperatures dip, what books are you curling up with? Today, we hear your top fall reading recommendations.
Duration:00:52:48
What foods are you sacrificing to keep up?
11/13/2025
Food prices have climbed up 4% in September compared to the same month last year, according to a recent Stats Canada Report. What foods are you sacrificing to keep up?
Duration:00:52:47
Is the fight against global warming, cooling down?
11/12/2025
Climate versus expanding oil and gas. Can we do both? The latest climate conference is underway in Brazil. Meanwhile at home, questions about emissions targets and ongoing negotiations between Alberta's premier and the prime minister.
Duration:00:52:48
Who are you remembering?
11/11/2025
It's Remembrance Day, so we're opening the phone lines to hear about who you're thinking of today.
Duration:00:52:48
Do you agree with recall petitions?
11/10/2025
Today, recall campaigns. Do you agree that Albertans should be able to recall their MLAs? What message does the impending wave of campaigns against UCP MLAs send?
Duration:00:52:48
What issues are you facing with your pup?
11/7/2025
Close to 40 percent of Canadian households have a dog. That totals roughly 8.3 million pooches. With that brings costs, but also challenges with training, so these furry family members can live in harmony with us.
Duration:00:52:49
Have you met your doppelganger?
11/6/2025
Do you have a doppelganger? Today we look at the history, cultural significance and the prevalence of doppelgangers. A professor who has researched the history of doppelgangers and a photographer who is publishing a book about them, both join us.
Duration:00:52:48
Your reactions to the federal budget
11/5/2025
It was touted as a generational budget to meet the moment. Did the first federal budget, in well over a year, meet your expectations?
Duration:00:52:49
Have unions made a difference in your life?
11/4/2025
The power of unions and the influence of labour. Alberta has the lowest level of union membership in Canada. With talk of a potential general strike after teachers were forced back to work, will and can labour mobilize?
Duration:00:52:49
Co-existing with wildlife
11/3/2025
A hunter was mauled by a grizzly last week south of Cochrane. He has serious injuries but is in non life threatening condition. What can we do to reduce encounters that end badly for humans and wildlife?
Duration:00:52:48
If you had a 'do over', what career would you choose?
10/31/2025
Are you in a job you hate, and really want a change? How did you get off track, and what would it take to get that dream job?
Duration:00:52:48
Do we need a referendum on remaining part of Canada?
10/30/2025
Is it time to tell the rest of the country we are not separatists? To declare that we want to stay in Canada, or, perhaps it's the opposite?
Duration:00:52:48
Reaching a trade deal with the United States
10/29/2025
The most successful ad ever in North America. That's according to Ontario Premier, Doug Ford about his Ronald Reagan tariff ad. Did that success come at a cost for Canada? Is a deal with Donald Trump even possible?
Duration:00:52:48
Teachers legislated back to work
10/28/2025
Teachers have been legislated back to work. The Notwithstanding clause was invoked. There is speculation about a bigger labour action in response. Was it time for the provincial government to end the strike, or did it go too far?
Duration:00:52:49
CRA response times and experiences
10/27/2025
Slow response times and inaccurate information - That's how the auditor general describes the Canada Revenue Agency in a new report. Has that been your experience?
Duration:00:52:49
The Blue Jays are in the World Series!
10/24/2025
Are you on the Blue Jays bandwagon? Maybe you don't normally pay much attention to baseball, but with our only Canadian team in the World Series final against the L.A. Dodgers. Are you putting on your ball cap and cheering the team?
Duration:00:52:48