Alberta Morning News: Recent Episodes
CHQR / Curiouscast
Take a look at what’s happening in Calgary, Alberta and Canada with a variety of guests. It’s informative, entertaining and maybe a laugh along the way. The topics are stimulating and will help you get your day started on the weekend.
The Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation chats with Kevin Usselman about what Ottawa can do to help people deal with the rising cost over everything.
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Franco Terrazzano the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation explains what " Gas Tax Honesty" Day is all about.
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Kevin chats with Nate Horner : Alberta's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and rural economic development. Horner is the MLA for Drumheller-Stettler.
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Andrew Botterill - National leader : oil , gas and chemicals with Deloitte shares his latest price forecast with Kevin Usselman on "The Alberta Morning News"
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Albertta's Minister of Cultrue Ron Orr chats with Kevin Usselman about a new financial program benefiting sport and recreation in the province.
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This week as part of the Agriculture report, Kevin chats with Ralph Wright who is Manager of Agrometeorological and modelling for the province of Alberta
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Alberta Morning News takes a trip down memory lane
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Mike Agerbo the host of "Get Connected" and the App show jcahts tech with Kevin Usselman on "The Alberta Morning News"
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March 13th: Today in History, Celebrity Birthdays and Today in Music History!!!
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The Alberta Morning News looks back at significant events on this date, along with offering birthday wishes , as reliving some big events from this date in Music History.
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The Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Franco Terazzano shares his thoughts on how Federal and Provincial Goverments can help Taxpayers.
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"The Alberta Morning News" remembers events and sounds of years gone by
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Vegreville's Mayo Tim MacPhee talks about his town and the impact the war in Ukraine is having on it's residents.
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Alberta Morning News looks back at historical events on this day !!!!
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Irena Ceko with Ag for lIfe explains what Agriculture literacy month is all about !!!
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Looking back at memorable moments from February 27th.
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February 26th : Today in History, Celebrity Birthdays, Today in Music History
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'The Alberta Morning News" : Details on a membership drive launched by "The Alberta Historical Society"
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Alberta Mornings News : February 20th: Today in History , Celebrity Birthdays and Today in Music History
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Agriculture news on "The Alberta Morning News" as Dr. Joy Agnew , the Associate Vice President, applied research at Olds College joins host Kevin Usselman to discuss the Smart Ag Ecosystem.
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February 13th : Today in History, Celebrity Birthdays and Today in Music History
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This weel's " Alberta Adventure Destination" : Fort Macleod
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February 12th : Today in History, Celebrity Birthdays and Today in Music History
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A little agriculture news on "The Alberta Morning News"
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An audio historical look back at Todya in History, Celebritu Birthdays and Today in Music History : February 6th.
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Tony Chapman host of the podcast " Chatter that Matters " discusses 2019 Federal Election with Kevin Usselman on The Alberta Morning News on 770 CHQR
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What's happening on the worlds tallest mountain? We chat Everest with a gentleman who has climbed it twice.
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Shamus Neeson decided to donate his kidney to someone in need.
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On today's show we learn that cars are not as flammable as Hollywood makes them out to be, we explore some darker pieces of Alberta history, rethink the glory of Vimy Ridge and chat strategic voting.
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Today we learn about those pesky 'overwintering' wildfires, discuss at what age kids should have phones, politely disagree and discuss the upcoming election, and try to bridge the generational divide.
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Peter Watts left a lot of information behind on his desk in the form of pen to paper. Host Andrea came across a day planner that Peter was using to record Albertan historical facts by day. Some of them are so obscure that google won't do them justice, consider one mystery solved.
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The topics from April 7 include (but are not limited to)
Infrastructure concerns heading into the AB election Rob Breakenridge on the comtinuing SNC Lavalin saga, equalization, and voting day Peter Watts' interesting book of Alberta facts- a mystery solved, How the Humboldt Memorial went with CJOB's Kelly Moore and The FAQ of Organ Donations with AHS
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Andrea Montgomery takes over hosting for the month of April. Today's topics include:
A national strategy for Diabetes Canada The 70th anniversary of NATO Rural election issues and the leadership debate Humboldt: one year later And Charles Adler's thoughts about Jason Kenney
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Marcha Ledermann writes for the Globe and Mail, and owns at Fortnite.
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With Provincial Affairs Global News Reporter Tom Vernon.
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With Host of the Couch Potatoes, and also the morning show on CJOB, Brett Megarry.
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ET Canada's Will Reid. Their Royals special airs on Global TV on January 1st at 1 am and 8pm.
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Erika Dyck is a Professor of History at the University of Saskatchewan, she is the Canada Research Chair in the History of Medicine, and she authored the book Facing Eugenics.
You can read her piece here:
https://theconversation.com/canadas-shameful-history-of-sterilizing-indigenous-women-107876
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Washington Bureau Chief for Global National, Jackson Proskow
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Dr. Ted Jablonski is a family physician.
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Eric Kennedy is an Assistant Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management at the University of York.
You can read his piece here:
https://theconversation.com/tragic-wildfires-will-continue-until-we-rethink-our-communities-107346
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Neil Burghard is the City of Edmonton's waste specialist.
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Sharon Howland is the Leader of Program Management for Waste and Recycling Services with the City of Calgary
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Dr Sylvie Magerstädt iws The Principal Lecturer in Media and Humanities at the University of Hertfroshire.
You can read her piece here:
https://theconversation.com/disneys-nutcracker-the-latest-movie-to-explore-the-dark-side-of-fairy-tales-105625
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With ET Canada Producer Stephen Banks. National Treasures airs on Christmas Day at 7:00pm on Global TV
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Edwin Ho is a Pharmacist part of the Express Scripts Ask a Pharmacist Campaign.
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Jamie Gruman is a Professor and Senior Reseach Fellow at the University of Guelph and is author to the book Boost: The Science of Recharging Yourself in an Age of Unrelenting Demands
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Leah Von Bitter is the Co-founder and CEO of AVA, you can check out more about the bracelet here: http://avawomen.com/
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Joshua rotter is an editor at CNET Download.com you can read his piece here:
https://www.cnet.com/news/the-10-best-facebook-alternatives-for-android-and-ios/
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Watch it on Global on Dec 25 at 7:30 pm. With Et Canada's Producer Stephen Banks.
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Steve Jaworski of High School E-sports League, talks about the drive to sign up more high schools in Canada.
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Alberta Innovates CEO, Laura Kilcrease, outlines the first stage of next June's Inventure conference which brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, and financial folks to help build the economy.
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Dave Makarchuk of Mercer lays out the global economic outlook for 2019.
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University of Alberta researcher, Jeff Kavanaugh, on icequakes which were a part of the rural scene early in 2018.
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Senator Doug Black on C-69 and on his invitation to the premier of Quebec to come and learn something about the Alberta energy sector. Environment Minister, Shannon Phillips, on a new wilderness park in NE Alberta; Edmonton Public School Board chair, Michelle Draper, on the new Kindergarten to Grade 4 curriculum; and condo owner, Bob MacLeod, on new rules coming into place next year on condo board governance.
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Bob MacLeod of the Condo Owners Society of Alberta, speaks to new rules for boards and condo owners, unveiled Friday by Service Alberta.
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Michelle Draper, chair of the Edmonton Public School Board, speaks about the new K-4 curriculum unveiled on Friday by education minister, David Eggen.
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Environment & parks minister, Shannon Phillips, speaks about a new biodiversity area being established adjacent to Wood Buffalo National Park following consultations with First Nations, governments, and industry.
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Alberta Senator, Doug Black, speaks about C-69 now through second reading in the Senate, and about his invitation to Quebec premier, Francois Legault to improve his knowledge of the energy sector.
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Economic development & trade minister, Deron Bilous, speaks about the northern Alberta leaders summit held on Thursday in Slave Lake.
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Global News chief political correspondent, David Akin, on Friday's first ministers meeting in Montreal; Dr. David Swann, on a First Nations' proposal to eliminate game farms in Canada; Tom Keenan on cybersecurity threats; and Jeremy Harbinson on the Canadian Conservation Corp are a part of this week's Alberta Morning News podcast.
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Jeremy Harbinson of the Canadian Conservation Corp speaks about the program aimed at 18-30 year old Canadians with a passion for conservation and the great outdoors.
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Ian Holliday of the Angus Reid Institute speaks about a new survey on Canadians' attitudes towards marine shipping.
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Tom Keenan, author of Technocreep, speaks about cyber security and the potential for outsiders to disrupt accurate information flows.
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Lt. Cpl. Pierre Leroux, head of Joint Task Force Ukraine, speaks about the Canadian military mission to that country.
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Global News chief political correspondent, David Akin, summarizes Friday's first ministers conference in Montreal.
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Alberta Liberal MLA, Dr. David Swann, speaks about a resolution passed by the Assembly of First Nations aimed at getting rid of game farms in Canada.
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Putting a dent in the international drug trafficking network has been the recent assignment for HMCS Edmonton, the Canadian frigate commanded by Lt. Commander Kristina Gray.
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Jim Everson, president of the Canola Council of Canada, outlines plans for the continued growth of a crop the world wants to buy.
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Jody Wachowich of AgSafe Alberta, Mike Walls on moving crude oil by rail, Amber Ruddy of the CFIB on the need for small business owners to plan for their retirement, and Jim Baker of the Banff Centre on the latest tour of offerings from the Banff Mountain Film Festival are this week's highlights.
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Jim Baker of the Banff Centre has assembled this year's world tour of films drawn from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.
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Bill Wells of Alberta Recreation & Parks Association, speaks about the province's proposal to build eight new provincial parks in west central Alberta.
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University of Alberta researcher, Jeff Daniels, wants to know how much digital is too much digital for young people.
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Amber Ruddy of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business speaks about the need for small business owners to prepare for retirement.
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Mike Walls, senior crude oil analyst at Genscape, talks about the complexities of moving crude oil by rail.
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Computing science researcher, Eleni Stroulia, speaks about an idea for a virtual gym being developed at the University of Alberta.
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Ponoka Mayor, Rick Bonnett, speaks about an argument his council is having with the province over how to pay for a much needed multi-purpose field house.
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Craig Bonneville of EPCOR speaks about the company's venture into solar power and battery storage.
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Global News reporter, Sam Cooper, on his weeklong series on the fentanyl crisis in Canada and what needs to be done about it.
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Jody Wachowich, executive director of AgSafety Alberta, speaks to new regulations on occupational health and safety which take effect today in the provincial agriculture sector.
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Alberta environment & parks minister, Shannon Phillips, Avalanche Canada's Karl Klassen, Dennie Hycha of the College of Alberta Nurses Association, and Jerry Bigma of Alberta Food Processors Association are today's guests.
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Seth Klein of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives speaks about the referendum underway in BC to decide if voters should move away from the "first past the post" electoral system.
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Ken Kobly of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce speaks about the past week's federal financial statement and its potential impacts on Alberta businesses.
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Dennie Hycha, president of the College and Association of Nurses in Alberta, speaks about new regulations for nurses and nurse practitioners in Alberta.
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Jerry Bigam, a director of the Alberta Food Processors Association, speaks about the industry's prospects for 2019.
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Vania Grandi, chair of Alpine Canada, speaks about the World Cup ski event on this weekend at Lake Louise.
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Mike Franco, who will chair the 2019 event in Calgary, reports from Edmonton where he is studying how the Edmonton group staged the 2018 Grey Cup festival.
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Laura Dawson, head of the Canada-US Institute in Washington, speaks about Friday's business forum at Lake Louise and the continuing evolving relationship between Canada and the United States.
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Alberta child advocate, Del Griff, speaks about some of the work his office is currently doing on behalf of young people.
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Minister Shannon Phillips on a couple of environmental issues and on plans to build eight new provincial parks in west central Alberta.
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Karl Klassen from Avalanche Canada provides details of the agency's plans for the 2018-2019 season.
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On today's rogram. Alberta Senator Doug Black on 2 bills now before the Senate with implications for the energy sector. Ali Hounsell of Trans Mountain speaks about work that has already been done on marine impacts of the pipeline and of shipping product out of Vancouver. Ron Glazer of Canada Beef on export prospects to the Far East. And, volunteer Doug Campbell, who's helping to build the World Cup ski track at Lake Louise.
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Alberta's newest political party holds its inaugural AGM in Lacombe. Leder Marilyn Burns joins the conversation.
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How much should farm producers pay for the seed they need to produce crops? That's a timely and much discussed topic among farmers these days.
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Ali Hounsell, spokesperson for Trans Mountain pipelines, speaks about the extensive research on marine impacts that has already been done as part of the Trans Mountain pipeline application process.
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Alberta Senator Doug Black speaks about two bills now before the Senate on new environmental legislation and on a proposed tanker ban on Canada's west coast.
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Doug Campbell, one of the many volunteers involved in staging the Lake Louise World Cup ski events, speaks about preparations which are now underway.
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Jennifer McLeod-Macey of IPSOS Canada speaks about a new poll done for Global News on the first month of legalized recreational marijuana use in Canada.
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Jeff Guthrie of Moneris on some of the consumer trends he's noticed about shopping on Black Friday which is coming up next week.
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Brian Desjardins of The Hangar Museum speaks about a fund raising drive now underway to restore the only CF100 fighter jet left in the province.
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Ron Glzer of Canada Beef speaks about 8 Alberta companies who have signed deals with counterparts in China to market Canadian beef in that country.
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Producers Nova Ami & Velcrow Ripper talk about their NFB production called Metamorphisis which tackles the topic of climate change through the use of art.
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Terry Pedwell of Canadian Press reflects on Canada 100 years ago.
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Ron Glen, head of the provincial association of road builders and heavy equipment operators, speaks about this coming week's convention in Banff.
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University of Alberta law professor, Eric Adams, says allowing for diversity and respect is one of the ways that institutions and the medical community can deal with medical assistance in dying.
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Calgary parent and activist, Rae Martens offers some useful thoughts on seclusion rooms and whether they should be part of Alberta schools.
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Irene Martin-Lindsay of the Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association on a new approach to dealing with seniors in the province.
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University of Toronto music professor, Nichael Thaut, speaks about some promising research on how familiar music can trigger memories for alzheimers patients.
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Kevin Connolly of Dell Technologies on a new survey that addresses how the Gen-Z group, born after 1996, feels about technology and some of the other skill sets they will need to find jobs in the 21st century marketplace.
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