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
Do you want a new pipeline built?
10/3/2025
Premier Danielle Smith is tabling a new pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast, calling it a one in a generation type project, despite vocal pushback from many across British Columbia. Will it be a pipeline or a pipe dream?
Duration:00:52:48
Have you ever left the ER before receiving treatment?
10/2/2025
Last year nearly 200,000 Albertans left emergency without seeing a doctor, or against medical advice. Have you ever left the ER? What made you decide to leave before receiving treatment?
Duration:00:52:48
What does the looming teacher's strike mean for you?
10/1/2025
Barring an 11th hour deal, teachers will be on strike Monday. How do you feel about this? What will you do with your kids? Do you want teachers to pause the job action, and try to negotiate a deal?
Duration:00:52:48
The facts about autism
9/29/2025
Autism has been in the news because of Donald Trump's unproven claims. We dig into what research does say about autism and hear your calls on what you need other people to know based on your experience.
Duration:00:52:48
Canada Post on strike
9/26/2025
Postal workers are on strike after Ottawa says Canada Post is "insolvent" and instructs it to save money, ending door-to-door mail delivery. How does this affect you?
Duration:00:52:27
How relevant are grades nowadays?
9/25/2025
Should marks matter? A student with an 89.5 average was turned down entry into Engineering at the U of C. We hear your thoughts on just how relevant marks actually are.
Duration:00:52:48
Navigating neighbour disputes
9/24/2025
From unruly backyard fires to hostile pets, we hear your stories about the disputes you've had with neighbours.
Duration:00:52:48
How is it going downtown?
9/23/2025
Public safety downtown has been flagged as a key issue in the municipal election in Edmonton and Calgary.
What have you seen happening downtown? Do you feel safe? What would you like to see happen next?
Duration:00:52:48
Party politics in municipal elections
9/22/2025
It's nomination day in Alberta for the upcoming municipal election. This time, political parties are involved in Edmonton and Calgary. How do you feel about this? Will you vote for a party or a person?
Duration:00:52:49
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel
9/19/2025
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel has had his talk-show pulled. Now President Trump is musing about cancelling broadcast licenses of all stations airing content critical of him.
We hear your thoughts on what this says about society in the United States.
Duration:00:52:49
Your thoughts on sports betting ads
9/18/2025
Gambling ads and conversations about betting. Hard to miss when watching sports. Are you okay with this? Is it just part of taking in a game, or should the amount of gambling content be cut back?
Duration:00:52:48
Being a woman working in trades
9/17/2025
From cat-calls, to isolation, to simply being told "you're not strong enough". Women in trades put up with a lot. Are things changing?
Duration:00:52:48
Citizenship on driver's licenses
9/16/2025
Should Alberta driver's licenses include Canadian citizenship designations?
Duration:00:52:48
Buying an EV in the current market
9/15/2025
Sales are down of pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, and Ottawa is reviewing its EV sales mandate. Does this change how you feel about EVs? Do you see yourself ever buying one?
Duration:00:52:49
Major projects announced across Canada
9/12/2025
Five nation-building projects have been chosen by the Prime Minister for possible fast tracking. Not one of them is a pipeline, or in Alberta. We ask listeners for their thoughts on the projects announced.
Duration:00:52:48
How a teacher's strike impacts you
9/11/2025
Teachers say they may go on strike in 3 and a half weeks unless a new contract is reached with the province. We hear your thoughts on how a strike would affect you and which side you support.
Duration:00:52:48
What you had to do to save money
9/10/2025
How far would you go to save money? Eat only no-name food?
Start brewing coffee at home instead of hitting Tim Horton's? Would you live with your ex after getting divorced? What's the hardest thing you've done to save some cash.
Duration:00:52:48
Your thoughts on the revised book ban
9/9/2025
Books with images showing sexual acts will be banned from Alberta schools. Literature using words to describe sex are okay. What do you think of Alberta's NEW "book ban" rules?
Duration:00:52:48
Getting a job in the current market
9/8/2025
More and more Albertans are either unemployed or want to work more hours. We take a look the implications of the latest Labour Market Survey and hear your calls on how the tough job market is affecting you.
Duration:00:52:54
Gardening with Jim Hole
9/5/2025
It's our final gardening show of the season. Horticulturist and Arborist Jim Hole joins us to answer your questions about maintaining your garden, and getting it ready for next year.
Duration:00:52:48