Canada Day Interview with Mark Milke - President of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy

Brian Yorke one of the organizers of SavageFest chats with Kevin Usselman on "The Alberta Morning News"

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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.

Franco Terrazzano the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation explains what " Gas Tax Honesty" Day is all about.

Kevin chats with Nate Horner : Alberta's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and rural economic development.Horner is the MLA for Drumheller-Stettler.

Andrew Botterill - National leader : oil , gas and chemicals with Deloitte shares his latest price forecast with Kevin Usselman on "The Alberta Morning News" 

Albertta's Minister of Cultrue Ron Orr chats with Kevin Usselman about a new financial program benefiting sport and recreation in the province.

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 

Alberta Morning News takes a trip down memory lane 

Mike Agerbo the host of "Get Connected" and the App show jcahts tech with Kevin Usselman on "The Alberta Morning News" 

March 13th: Today in History, Celebrity Birthdays and Today in Music History!!!

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.

The Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Franco Terazzano shares his thoughts on how Federal and Provincial Goverments can help Taxpayers.

"The Alberta Morning News" remembers events and sounds of years gone by 

Vegreville's Mayo Tim MacPhee talks about his town and the impact the war in Ukraine is having on it's residents.

Alberta Morning News looks back at historical events on this day !!!!

Irena Ceko with Ag for lIfe explains what Agriculture literacy month is all about !!!

Looking back at memorable moments from February 27th.

February 26th : Today in History, Celebrity Birthdays, Today in Music History 

'The Alberta Morning News" :  Details on a membership drive launched by "The Alberta Historical Society" 

Alberta Mornings News : February 20th: Today in History , Celebrity Birthdays and Today in Music History 

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.

February 13th :  Today in History, Celebrity Birthdays and Today in Music History 

This weel's " Alberta Adventure Destination"  :  Fort Macleod 

February 12th :  Today in History, Celebrity Birthdays and Today in Music History 

A little agriculture news on "The Alberta Morning News" 

An audio historical look back at Todya in History, Celebritu Birthdays and Today in Music History : February 6th.

Tony Chapman host of the podcast " Chatter that Matters "  discusses 2019 Federal Election with Kevin Usselman on The Alberta Morning News on 770 CHQR 

What's happening on the worlds tallest mountain?  We chat Everest with a gentleman who has climbed it twice. 

Shamus Neeson decided to donate his kidney to someone in need. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

The topics from April 7 include (but are not limited to) Infrastructure concerns heading into the AB electionRob Breakenridge on the comtinuing SNC Lavalin saga, equalization, and voting dayPeter Watts' interesting book of Alberta facts- a mystery solved,How the Humboldt Memorial went with CJOB's Kelly Moore andThe FAQ of Organ Donations with AHS

Andrea Montgomery takes over hosting for the month of April. Today's topics include: A national strategy for Diabetes CanadaThe 70th anniversary of NATORural election issues and the leadership debateHumboldt: one year laterAnd Charles Adler's thoughts about Jason Kenney

Marcha Ledermann writes for the Globe and Mail, and owns at Fortnite. 

With Provincial Affairs Global News Reporter Tom Vernon. 

With Host of the Couch Potatoes, and also the morning show on CJOB, Brett Megarry. 

ET Canada's Will Reid. Their Royals special airs on Global TV on January 1st at 1 am and 8pm. 

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  

Washington Bureau Chief for Global National, Jackson Proskow 

Dr. Ted Jablonski is a family physician.

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

Neil Burghard is the City of Edmonton's waste specialist. 

Sharon Howland is the Leader of Program Management for Waste and Recycling Services with the City of Calgary

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

With ET Canada Producer Stephen Banks. National Treasures airs on Christmas Day at 7:00pm on Global TV

Edwin Ho is a Pharmacist part of the Express Scripts Ask a Pharmacist Campaign. 

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

Leah Von Bitter is the Co-founder and CEO of AVA, you can check out more about the bracelet here: http://avawomen.com/

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/

With "Powder" Matt Mosteller

Watch it on Global on Dec 25 at 7:30 pm. With Et Canada's Producer Stephen Banks.

Steve Jaworski of High School E-sports League, talks about the drive to sign up more high schools in Canada.

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.

Dave Makarchuk of Mercer lays out the global economic outlook for 2019.

University of Alberta researcher, Jeff Kavanaugh, on icequakes which were a part of the rural scene early in 2018.

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.

Bob MacLeod of the Condo Owners Society of Alberta, speaks to new rules for boards and condo owners, unveiled Friday  by Service Alberta.

Michelle Draper, chair of the Edmonton Public School Board, speaks about the new K-4 curriculum unveiled on Friday by education minister, David Eggen.

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.

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.

Economic development & trade minister, Deron Bilous, speaks about the northern Alberta leaders summit held on Thursday in Slave Lake.

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.

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.

Ian Holliday of the Angus Reid Institute speaks about a new survey on Canadians' attitudes towards marine shipping.

Tom Keenan, author of Technocreep, speaks about cyber security and the potential for outsiders to disrupt accurate information flows.

Lt. Cpl. Pierre Leroux, head of Joint Task Force Ukraine, speaks about the Canadian military mission to that country.

Global News chief political correspondent, David Akin, summarizes Friday's first ministers conference in Montreal.

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.

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.

Jim Everson, president of the Canola Council of Canada, outlines plans for the continued growth of a crop the world wants to buy.

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.

Jim Baker of the Banff Centre has assembled this year's world tour of films drawn from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.

Bill Wells of Alberta Recreation & Parks Association, speaks about the province's proposal to build eight new provincial parks in west central Alberta.

University of Alberta researcher, Jeff Daniels, wants to know how much digital is too much digital for young people.

Amber Ruddy of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business speaks about the need for small business owners to prepare for retirement.

Mike Walls, senior crude oil analyst at Genscape, talks about the complexities of moving crude oil by rail.

Computing science researcher, Eleni Stroulia, speaks about an idea for a virtual gym being developed at the University of Alberta.

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.

Craig Bonneville of EPCOR speaks about the company's venture into solar power and battery storage.

Global News reporter, Sam Cooper, on his weeklong series on the fentanyl crisis in Canada and what needs to be done about it.

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.

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.

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.

Ken Kobly of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce speaks about the past week's federal financial statement and its potential impacts on Alberta businesses.

Dennie Hycha, president of the College and Association of Nurses in Alberta, speaks about new regulations for nurses and nurse practitioners in Alberta.

Jerry Bigam, a director of the Alberta Food Processors Association, speaks about the industry's prospects for 2019.

Vania Grandi, chair of Alpine Canada, speaks about the World Cup ski event on this weekend at Lake Louise.

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.

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.

Alberta child advocate, Del Griff, speaks about some of the work his office is currently doing on behalf of young people.

Minister Shannon Phillips on a couple of environmental issues and on plans to build eight new provincial parks in west central Alberta.

Karl Klassen from Avalanche Canada provides details of the agency's plans for the 2018-2019 season.

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.

Alberta's newest political party holds its inaugural AGM in Lacombe.  Leder Marilyn Burns joins the conversation.

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.

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.

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.

Doug Campbell, one of the many volunteers involved in staging the Lake Louise World Cup ski events, speaks about preparations which are now underway.

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.

Jeff Guthrie of Moneris on some of the consumer trends he's noticed about shopping on Black Friday which is coming up next week.

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.

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.

Producers Nova Ami & Velcrow Ripper talk about their NFB production called Metamorphisis which tackles the topic of climate change through the use of art.

Terry Pedwell of Canadian Press reflects on Canada 100 years ago.

Ron Glen, head of the provincial association of road builders and heavy equipment operators, speaks about this coming week's convention in Banff.

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.

Calgary parent and activist, Rae Martens offers some useful thoughts on seclusion rooms and whether they should be part of Alberta schools.

Irene Martin-Lindsay of the Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association on a new approach to dealing with seniors in the province.

University of Toronto music professor, Nichael Thaut, speaks about some promising research on how familiar music can trigger memories for alzheimers patients.

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.

What you should know about cannabis and travel from Roland Van Meur of the Alberta Motor Association.

Rich Smith of Alberta Beef Producers speaks to several topics, among them, the current plebiscite on checkoff fees paid by producers.

A group of students at Cayley Elementary are about to get a music lesson from one of the most celebrated groups of classical music in the country.

Bree Claude of the County of Strathcona near Edmonton, talks about an interactive display that tries to teach folks about opioid addiction.

University of Alberta's Paul Myers, talks about the current state of the Arctic Ocean.

Laurie Campbell,  CEO of Credit Canada, talks about the stress of money management.

Susan Auch, head of Speed Skating Canada, speaks about this weekend's short track World Cup event in Calgary and about the upcoming Olympic plebiscite.

Dr. Sana-Ara Ahmed, a pain specialist, speaks about the use of medicinal cannabis to treat pain.

David Conley, president & CEO of Unicef Canada, speaks about tonight's Water For Life fund raising gala in Calgary.

Conservative MP, Michael Cooper is the architect of C-417, a bill introduced in the House of Commons this week that seeks to give jurors the chance to get mental health help without putting into jeopardy the best interests of justice.

Alberta Liberal leader, David Khan wants to know why at least one Alberta agency is not helping those who want information on assisted dying, and wants to know why the province isn't enforcing the law on this subject.

Dalhousie food management professor, Sylvain Charlebois, speaks about a growing trend in Canada to consume less beef and still get protein from other sources.

Author Brooke McAlary speaks about her book "Slow Down" and about the North American tour with her family to promote it.

TEC Edmonton CEO, Chris Lumb, speaks to a new incubator for health entrepreneurs.

Carolyn Campbell of the Alberta Wilderness Association speaks about plans to save the wood caribou herds of northern Alberta.

Trying to address the challenges of algae in our waters.  There's a big prize for the company that can find the answers.

University of Alberta computer researcher, Irene Cheng, speaks about the application of artificial intelligence technology to help monitor seniors' safety.

Alex Scheiber of BC Child Services speaks about a national conference on indigenous child welfare taking place this weekend in Calgary.

Springbank resident, Lee Drewry, speaks about the ongoing argument over a proposed Springbank dam and alternatives that those affected want the province to consider.

Peggy Blacklock of the Calgary Airport Authority speaks about a program that helps families with autistic members feel more comfortable in airports and with flying.

Larry Simpson of the Nature Conservancy of Canada speaks about a new project in the Crowsnest Pass area of southern Alberta that will honour the late Jim Prentice.

STARS President & CEO, Andrea Roberton, speaks about the retrofit of the STARS air ambulance fleet serving Alberta.

Alberta Barley vice-chair, Dave Bishop, comments on a week of lobbying of parliamentarians and bureaucrats in Ottawa on behalf of agriculture producers.

Party leader, Stephen Mandel, comments on Saturday's policy conference which brought together more than 500 delegates in Edmonton.

IPSOS CEO, Darrell Bricker comments on the latest polling a year and a day before the next federal election.

Laura Tamblyn Watts of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons speaks about the challenges presented by the use of medicinal cannabis.

Greg Jeffrey, President of Alberta Teachers, speaks to this week's findings by the province on provincial testing scores in mathematics.

University of Alberta researcher, Margie Davenport, has helped develop new guidelines for exercise during pregnancy.

Travel Alberta CEO, Royce Chwin, speaks about an industry gathering in Banff which gets underway today.

Jenny Kain of Edmonton speaks about a UN-sponsored conference held this week to talk about safe places for women.

Pat Tohill of Juvenile Diabetes Canada Foundation speaks about a new tool that is going to help Type 1 diabetics deal with their disease and with their treatment.

Rick Tofani of SAIT talks about the development of a new testing area for drones in SE Calgary.

Alf Rudd, head of the Alberta Police Based Victims Services Association, speaks about what its members do and how additional funding from the province can be put to good use.

Christine Staley of Dyslexia Canada speaks about a national campaign to draw attention to this disease.

Celyeste Power of Insurance Bureau of Canada speaks about a new tool developed for small business owners to allow them to measure risks to their businesses and property.

Patrick Tohill of JDRF speaks about a new device that helps Type 1 diabetics control their disease and their treatment.

Jonathan Teghtmeyer of Alberta Teachers speaks about Saturday's discussion on economics vs environment in the energy sector.

Ken Doyle of Tech-Access Canada speaks about what the 30 existing centres provide to small business.

Sandip Lalli, CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, speaks about small business week being marked across Canada starting Monday.

Edward Greenspon, CEO of the Public Policy Forum, advocates a sector by sector aproach to building trade with China.

Debra Hauer of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council, speaks about the challenge of filling jobs in the agri-business sector.

Dr. Trevor Day came across an interesting sidebar piece of research during some study of high altitude work in the Himalayas.

AUPE President, Guy Smith, speaks about this week's convention which has attracted about 1,000 delegates to Edmonton.

St Albert Mayor, Cathy Heron, speaks about this week's sustainable communities conference held this week in Calgary.

Dr. Dan Muruve from the Univerity of Calgary speaks about new research to protect kidneys from the use of dyes used in some imaging tests.

Calgary lawyer, Stan Carscallen, and his partner, Eva Friesen, have saved another piece of SW Alberta landscape from developers.

Emilie Hayes, author of a new study on prospective workers for small business, says there are gaps between what schools teach and what businesses need.

D'Arcy Hilgartner of Alberta Pulse Growers speaks about the state of the fall harvest in Alberta.

Two bills now before Parliament deal with future reviews of natural resource projects and with tanker bans on moving crude oil.  The Senator is not pleased.

Co-author Peter Singer, speaks about a new book, Like War:  the weaponization of social media.

Nancy Peckford of Equal Voice, speaks about getting more young women involved in politics.

Motivational speaker, Denise Donlan, speaks about her forthcoming trip to Calgary for a Canadian Women's Foundation conference.

Isabel Gagnon-Arpin outlines some of the factors that go into establishing prices for medications in Canada.

Angus Watt of National Bank Financial with some Monday musings on the world of business.

James Jackson of Tourism Jasper details the popularity of the area and speaks to the Dark Skies event which begins at the end of the week.

Mack Rogers, executive director of ABC Life Literacy, outlines some ideas for its Health Matters program as part of Health Literacy Month.

George Kourounis of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society speaks about the great treasure hunt now going on along the Trans Canada Trail.

Edmonton businessman, P-J Barclay, speaks about new technology his company is developing to test for cannabis impairment.

Dr. Richard Wilson outlines some important research in trying to deal with the reality of allergen-induced asthma attacks.

Dalhousie professor, Sylvain Charlebois, speaks about the trend to blockchain technology in the grocery industry.

Jordan Solway of Travelers Canada talks about a new survey about millennials and their take on distracted driving.  The results may surprise you.

Scott Robinson of the Canada Games 2019 in Red Deer talks about lighting the torch to start the countdown to the Games coming to Red Deer in February, 2019.

Harrison Brown of HeadCheck talks about the development of software to help in the identification and treatment of concussions.

Paul Whittaker of Alberta Forest Products reflects on the new North America trade agreement and its potential impact on the forestry sector.

Andrew Botterill of Deloitte with a crude oil price forecast for the rest of 2018.

Joyce Byrne of Alberta Magazine Publishers speaks about this week's financial shot in the arm from the provincial government.

Jason Lenz of Alberta Barley speaks about concerns that the use of strychnine to control gopher populations may be banned without any alternatives to protecting crops.

Linda Murray of the Alberta Family Histories Association, speaks about a conference in Calgary on Monday and Tuesday that deals with ancestry searches & DNA kits.

Chris Robinson, executive director of the Royal Alberta Museum, speaks about Wednesday's grand opening of the new museum in downtown Edmonton.

Amber Ruddy of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, speaks about the September business barometer for Alberta small business.

Pedro Antunes, deputy chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada, provides a perspective on the NAFTA negotiations.

Someday, says Paul Hazendonk from the chemistry department at the University of Lethbridge, the world will be able to use biodegradeable plastics made from something other than fossil fuels.

National Bank's Angus Watt, speaks about this year's Global Business Forum which was held this week in Banff.

University of Regina researcher, Dr. Nick Jones, presents new research on the impacts of drunk driving on survivors to the MADD national leadership forum in Toronto.

Laura Tribe of Open Media speaks to the latest CRTC ruling on internet speeds for uploading and downloading material from the Internet./

AUMA President, Barry Morishita, speaks about the provincial conference held this week in Red Deer.

Meet Dr. Alison Clarke, the new president of the Alberta Medical Association.

Nicole Matheson, president of the Alberta Association of Midwives speaks about the growth and maturity of the profession.

Paulette Senior of the Canadian Women's Foundation, speaks about gender equity week.

Meet one woman who is daring to take on a job that has traditionally been thought of as man's work:  long haul trucking.

Charlie Christie, chair of the Alberta Beef Producers, on an upcoming vote on the checkoff system.

Author & broadcaster, Lisa Bowes, speaks about the fourth book in her children's series on sports, entitled Lucy Tries Hockey.

Int'l trade minister, Jim Carr, speaks about the 1st anniversary of the Canada-Europe free trade deal.

Sharon Brown of Canada Learning Code speaks about a two-day seminar in Edmonton that teaches teachers how to teach students to do computer coding.

Peter Sherrington of Rocky Mountain Eagle Research Foundation speaks about the ongoing work of the organization.

Trans Mountain pipeline supporter, Senator Doug Black, with his thoughts on Friday's announcement of more consultation on the project by the federal government.

Dr. Baljit Singh, head of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary, speaks about a massive gift from two Albertans that will benefit the entire university community.

The President of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. GiGi Osler, speaks about the need for more resources to take care of Canada's seniors.

The University of Alberta's Gordon Houlden speaks about continuing trade opportunities between Canada and China.

Hilary McMeekin  of the Alberta Securities Commission speaks about a new idea for community economic development organizations.

Eric Matusiak from BDO Canada looks at the current state of retailing in the country.

The executive director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta, speaks about opportunities for Canada in dealing with the Far East.

John Thaler, a portfolio manager with JAT Capital Management in Dallas, speaks about the international trade picture from an American perspective.

Obesity Canada's Ximena Ramos-Salas speaks about her new research on obesity.

Alberta Innovates V-P, Rollie Dykstra, speaks about new funding for 3 new networks, each with the goal of reducinig greenhouse gas emissions.

Forty years ago today, Mildred Lake staqrted producing heavy oil for the Syncrude partners.

Alexander Finbow of the Book Publishers of Alberta, speaks to increased financial support to the group from the province.

An early snowfall has disrupted harvesting operations in parts of northern and central Alberta.

A Vancouver company wants to win an Age-Well competition so it can turn software developers loose to design a seniors friendly e-mail system.

Luree Williamson of Agriculture For Life speaks about a drive to recruit 15-21 year olds to form a youth advisory council.

Alberta Pork executive director, Darcy Fitzgerald, speaks about the world trade scene and the negative impact it is having on at least one commodities group.

Quite a piece of entertainment in Edmonton Saturday evening as the Eskimos beat the Calgary Stampeders 48-42.

Celyeste Power of the Insurance Bureau of Canada speaks about the challenges of keeping insurance rates under control for Alberta drivers.

University of Alberta's Will Schultz speaks about his research on the challenges that fentenyl presents in the correctional services.

Jane Dafoe of Habitat for Humanity speaks about this weekend's fund raising cycling event on behalf of the charity.

Alberta Agriculture's Mark Cutts, provides an update on the state of the provincial harvest.

BC Conservative MP, Cathy McLeod, is as frustrated with the federal response to a court decision on Trans Mountain, as are Albertans.

Canada's forestry ministers met in Halifax this week to talk about issues.  Oneal Carlier, represented Alberta.

Adventurer Laval St Germain speaks about his next project:  skiing to the South Pole.

Dr. Reed Ferber from the University of Calgary talks about the latest news in wearable technology.

Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, speaks about the importance of this day, this year.

University of Calgary law professor, David Wright, speaks about how to consult with First Nations on natural resource projects.

ARngus Watt of National Bank of Canada reflects on NAFTA, Trans Mountain, and the state of Alberta's finances.

Luc Theriault, head of economics at the University of New Brunswick, talks about the prospect of an inheritance tax coming into force in Canada.

Claudia Hepburn of Windmill Microlending speaks about financial assistance available to immigrants to help them upgrade their professional qualifications so that they can work in Canada.

University of Calgary professor, Tonya Callaghan, speaks about the PRIDE movement and how it continues to evolve.

Psychologist Dr. Megan McElheran explains a new program for the military and first responders that prepares them for the emotional trauma of their work.

Farmers Almanac editor, Pete Geiger forecasts a long cold winter.

Alberta Senator Doug Black speaks about the latest roadblock in front of the Trans Mountain pipeline and what the federal government should do to get through it.

Calgary's Rockyview Hospital is pioneering a new technique of using virtual reality technology as part of wound care.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, speaks about Premier Rachel Notley and the impact Thursday's decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline will have on her and on her government.

Ken Kobly, head of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, laments the latest roadblock to the Trans Mountain pipeline project.

Major-General Dany Fortin speaks about taking command of a NATO training mission to Iraq.

Nicole Letourneau of Alberta Children's Hospital, talks about her new book on parenting.  It's based to a large degree on her clinical experience.

Researcher Carlyn Gibson speaks about the environmental effects of fires on permafrost.

Staff sargeant Bev Voros of the Calgary Police Service, speaks about an international conference in policing now underway in Calgary.

Soils scientist, Dr. Willemijn Appels, is looking at how water moves underground through irrigation.

Qasim Choudray, a member of the Muslim community, speaks about this weekend's convention in Calgary.

Daren McFarlane, a graduate of the Fresh Start Recovery Centre, speaks about today's motorcycle ride which is a big fund raiser for the charity.

Alfred Sorenson, CEO of Pieridae Energy, speaks about a $10 billion LNG project which is taking shape on the eastern coast of Nova Scotia.

Cancer survivor, Rickie-Lee Hildebrand, shares her story as part of the fund raising drive to support Alberta;s 17 cancer care centres.

Global News reporter, Abigail Bimmen, reports from the Conservative policy convention on this weekend in Halifax.

Kevin Bender, chair of the AFlberta Wheat Board, speaks about the new Farm Cash program which comes into effect on Sept. 1st.

Alberta MLA, Pat Stier, speaks about an upcoming environmental review of the proposed Grassy Mountain coal mining project.

Education minister, David Eggen, speaks about proposed new components to the wellness curriculum being developed for Alberta schools.

Royal LePage broker, John Hripko, speaks about a company survey on the buying tendencies of baby boomers.

A conversation with the federal Minister of Seniors, Filomena Tassi.

Dr. Gigi Osler takes over on Tuesday as President of the Canadian Medical Association.

University of Alberta psychologist, Jason Harley, is doing some interesting work on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom.

George Andrews of the Alberta Cancer Foundation speaks to this year's 10th Annual ETnbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer.

Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, ADmarjeet Sohi, speaks to the need for this country to do more to develop its bioaviation fuel industry.

Kimberley BC Mayor, Don McCormick, speaks to the fire alert for his community.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, with the story of a family fighting a cancer diagnosis and a treatment therapy that is prohibitively expensive.

Rick Barr, co-owner of Barr Winery just outside Sherwood Park, speaks about Alberta Open Farm Days where the public can stop by to learn more about the process of producing fruit wines.

Mark Little, a participant in this year's Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, speaks about why he is taking part in the event.

David Hill from the University of Lethbridge speaks about the potato industry in southern Alberta and what it would take to increase production of potatoes and other crops on the irrigated lands of the region.

Hugo Perezcano-Diaz, former Mexican head of negotiations on NAFTA, speaks about the current stage of talks.

Troy Media commentator, Sylvain Charlebois, speaks to the growing popularity of meal kits.

Parkland County Mayor, Rod Shaigec, speaks to the loss of valuable farmland in the Edmonton area.

Constable Derek Turner of the Red Deer RCMP speaks about the "Lock It or Lose It" public awareness campaign.

Organizer, Justin Gerein, speaks about the international rover competition taking place this weekend in Drumheller.

Western Hockey League commissioner, Ron Robison, speaks about the hockey summit being held in Edmonton in conjunctioin with the Hlinka-Gretzky U-18 hockey tournament.

Kim Angell, a cancer survivor, speaks about today's Beauty Galas going on at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

Amber Ruddy, Alberta directior of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, speaks about jobs and about credit card interest rates for small business.

Michael Milstein from the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration in Portland Oregon, speaks about an international effort to save an ailing killer whale.

Brian Innes, chair of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, speaks about the need to get trade deals completed and operational.

A progress report on Mickelson National Golf Club with Windmill Golf President, Barry Ehlert.

Shirley Puttock of the Foothills Bouys & Girls Club speaks about a grant from the Jumpstart program that will help the club with its work on behalf of young people in southern Alberta.

Rick Tofani of SAIT speaks about new technology that will allow college researchers to continue their work on steam generation.

Paige Towler, associate editor of National Geographic Kids Books, on a new edition of weird facts about Canada.

Chris Buttigieg of BMO Wealth Management, speaks about the :GIG economy.

Wealth management advisor, Angus Watt, speaks about the current state of Alberta's oil and gas industry.

Christa Loewen of Global human rights forum speaks about this year's event which begins on Tuesday in Calgary.

Kelly Fraser, vice-chair of the Alberta Beef Producers, on a number of topics related to the livestock industry.

AMA Travel's Roland Van Meurs speaks about the hospitality industry's interest in single parent travel.

CMHC analyst, Lai Sing Louie, speaks about the latest assessment of mortgage and credit risk for Albertans.

Cavell Simmonds spent 35 years in the Canadian military.  Now she's training to be an athlete at this fall's Invictus Games.

Allen Benson from the Native Counseling Services of Alberta speaks about the challenges of dealing with Indigenous inmates in Canada's corrections system.

University of Calgary's Mary-Ellen Tyler, speaks about new research she is doing on the challenges of drought in southern Alberta.

Kevin Bender, chair of the Alberta Wheat Commission, comments on a decision by the Canadian Grain Commission not to return excessive fees to producers.

A unique arts project created by those who suffer from opioid issues is discussed here with project co-ordinator, Brianna Willey.

Cliff Wallis of the Alberta Wilderness Association speaks about the need to preserve rapidly vanishing grasslands in southern Alberta from the ravages of development.

Michael Denham from the Business Development Bank speaks about dealing with entrepreneurs.

BC realtor broker, Dave Beeson, speaks about the state of the recreational property market in the wake of the potential imposition of a special levy by the provincial government.

Dean McIntosh of Hockey Canada on the Hlinka GretZky Cup hockey tournament for the best of the world's U-18 players.

Meet Christine Holubec-Jackson, a stroke survivor, who is sharing her story to help others who are going through what she is going through.

Reynold Tetzlaff from PwC speaks about the value of innovation in the energy sector.

The typical grocery store is under a siege and its survival is by no means assured says Troy Media columnist, Sylvain Charlebois.

Stephanie Chamberlain, a PhD candidate in nursing at the University of Alberta, offers some thoughts on elder orphans and what needs to be done to help them.

Chris Turchansky of ATB speaks about parents need to save for their children's education.

How family and sport has helped a military veteran re-adjust to civilian life.

Retired military nurse, Cavell Simmonds, is headed to the Invictus Games in Sydney Australia in October.

Calgary's Stefan Daniel wins his first para-triathlon of the season in Edmonton.

Cpl (ret'd) Tanner Wilson speaks about his military service and about how sport has been an important tool in his recovery from PTSD and his return to civilian life.

Canadian Forestry researcher, Ted Hogg, speaks about the growing problem that climate change is having for our native forests and trees.

Charles Lammen of the Fraser Institute speaks about the additional challenges that higher taxation brings to entrepreneurship.

Kevin Bender from the Western Canada Grain Growers, speaks about changes to the way grains are identified - coming August 1st.

One of George Bizet's beloved operas comes to the Badlands Amphitheatre in Drumheller on August 4th, thanks to the vision of Mercury Opera artistic director, Darcia Parada.

Jayna Hefford, who played hockey for Canada for nearly 20 years, is the new interim commissioner of the Canadian Women's Hockey League.

Brenda Holder, chair of Indigenous Tourism Alberta, speaks about the organization's plans moving forward.

Tom Ruth, president & CEO of Edmonton Int'l Airport, speaks about the Smart Airports conference opening Monday in Edmonton.

Fraser Institute Senor Fellow, Kristina Acri, speaks about how the pharmaceutical industry "may" respond to the prospect of a national pharmacare strategy in Canada.

Geographer, Chris Hopkinson, speaks to an extensive mapping exercise going on in Alberta this summer as part of research into climate change.

Tom Steve, GM of the Alberta Wheat Commission, speaks to the resumption of the grain trade with Japan.

Fraser Institute researcher, Kristina Acri, offers something else to think about when it comes to a national pharmacare program in Canada.

Johnny Byrne, head of Alberta Special Olympics, marks the 50th anniversary of this world wide movement.

Dr. Eric Hoskins, chair of the National Advisory Committee on Pharmacare, speaks about a public online consultation process that is now underway.

A busy two days of talks on a variety of subjects as Canada's premiers gathered in St. Andrew NB.  Global News reporter, Morganne Campbell tells us about what took place.

The first Masters class of landscape architects has just graduated from the University of Calgary and Dr. John Brown from the Faculty of Environment Design is delighted the program is now available in Alberta.

Alberta Agriculture & Forestry Minister, Oneal Carlier, reports on the federal provincial meetings held this week in Vancouver.

Greg Estell, head of SMART Technologies, speaks about an education summit on the marriage of smart technology and education.

NHL alumnus, Theo Fleury, speaks about leading his 5th Victor Walk to bring attention to sexual abuse.

Meet the new president of the Calgary Stampede - Dana Peers.

Barbara Hilden from the Borealis Gallery of Edmonton speaks about the opening of a new exhibit entitled Snapshot of Canada.

Biological sciences researcher, Declan Ali, speaks about a new project that links cannabis use with the development of cells in zebrafish.

Clyde Graham with Fertilizer Canada speaks about the drive to use fertilizer in a more environmentally friendly way.

Farm Credit Canada chief economist,  J-P Gervais, speaks about what farmers are telling him about the current state of the agriculture economy in Alberta.

Monica Kretschmer, founder and CEO of Canadian Business Chicks, speaks about finding good mentors for women who want to succeed in business.

American inventor and manufacturer, Bill Marshall, speaks about an alternative to plastic straws.

Major Christian Lepage, director of Exercise Precise Response, speaks about an important training camp for soldiers from 10 NATO countries, now underway at CFB Suffield.

Calgary artist, Paul van Ginkel, speaks about his participation at this year's Calgary Stampede, in the western art display and on the racetrack.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, reports on a number of provincial political activities including next week's meeting of the Council of the Federation in St. Andrews, NB.

Chemistry professor, Fred West, speaks about an interesting collaboration among researchers at the University of Alberta that has led to some promising findings on dealing with some of the world's deadliest viruses.

Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers, speaks about industry news coming out of the Calgary Stampede.

Sylvain Charleboix, dean of the faculty management at Dalhousie University, speaks about the future of cannabis edibles in Canada.

Dr. Donna Manca from the University of Alberta speaks about a new care model that increases preventative behaviour in patients.

Albertan Kelsey White has found a new calling as a volunteer and social activist, now working for Operation Groundswell in India.    

The Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan, speaks about a new federal-provincial initiative to help military familes adjust to transfers among military assignments in Canada.

Alberta education minister, David Eggen, on the progress being made in upgrading Indigenous education into the province's school curriculum.

Vance Neufeld, executive director of the Badlands Passion Play speaks about this year's show and how it is different from the previous 24 stagings of the life of Christ.

The Minister of Indigenous & Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett, speaks about a new memorandum of understanding with the Blood tribe of southern Alberta.

Darrell Fransoo, a director of the Western Canada Wheat Growers Association speaks about the most recent meeting with CN over shipments of grains.

Former world bullriding champion, Cody Snyder, talks about three big fund raising bullriding events coming up this week at Ranchman's in south Calgary.

Author and motivational speaker, Cody Byrns, speaks about resilience and persistence in the face of overwhelming tragedy.

Biological sciences researcher, Lien Luong, wants slugs to help her with a research project to kill them.

Grant Thornton bankjruptcy truste, Freida Richer, on the continuing problem of Alberta consumer debt.

Laura Buckingham of the Alberta Law Reform Institute on the need for new legislation covering the division of property from common law relationships.

The CFIB's Amber Ruddy on suspicions the provincial government is seeking ways not to reimburse businesses for excessive contributions to the Workers Compensation Board.

Peter Zimmerman of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society speaks to Parks Canada's call for input on a new management plan for the Sunshine Village ski area.

University of Alberta rehabilitative medicine's Karim Fouad, speaks about new discoveries about inflammation that could lead to cure for spinal injuries and strokes.

Author and computer science instructor, Sean Worthington, speaks to how to keeping personal information private in an increasingly open world.

Richard Harvey of Frontier College speaks to 122 literacy camps being held in First Nations communities across Canada, including 22 in Alberta.

This annual Canada Day tradition is the starting point this year for the rebuild of the community's arena.

Lt. Col Sean French heads up Canada's contribution to the NATO battle group now at work in Latvia.

Noella Wells, director of the Iniikokaan Centre at Bow Valley College in Calgary, talks about a celebration of Canada Day by the country's Indigenous peoples.

Are athletes, athletes, or are they workers who should be subject to employee benefits under provincial and state labour codes?  WHL commissioner, Ron Robison is in the midst of the debate.

Anthony Wilson-Smith of Historica Canada on a playful Canada Day poll that reveals some little-known facts about Canadian history.

Connie Phillips of the Alberta Beekeeping Commission talks about the health of bees and about their importance in the agriculture sector.

Eugene Beaulieu, professor of economnics, School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, on the new string of tariffs on US goods levied by the Canadian government and taking effect on July 1st.

A friendly reminder on a holiday weekend to wear a life jacket if you are in, or on, the water.

Don Voaklander of the Injury Prevention Centre at the University of Alberta, talks about the number of people who are hurt riding on ATV's.

Bill Trook, adjudicator, choreographer, and coach, talks about the Canadian Highland Dance championships taking place this weekend in Calgary.

Jason Bradley, director of the Olds College Smart Farm, talks about the new technology that is changing the way farming is done.

Kelly Provost, head of the Piikani Child and Family Services office, speaks to a new plan for child care which has been put forward by the Alberta government.

New regulations that emphasize safety for farm workers are to take effect on Dec. 1st.  Dairy farmer, Albert Kamps, head of the Ag Coalition tells about this story.

Denean Tomlin of the Western Canada Defense Industries Association speaks about challenges and opportunities for companies operating in western Canada.

Calvin Helin, President of Eagle Spirit Energy Corporation, brings us up to date on this intriguing energy corridor project.

Angus Reid Institute researcher, Dave Korzinski, on what we'd prefer for the ideal work week.

Claire Citeau of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance on the current state of trade deals.

Scott Thon, CEO of presenting sponsor, AltaLink, speaks to this year's goals for the Shaw Charity Classic's Birdies For Kids program.

Luke Harford of Beer Canada speaks to new federal standards, coming soon to a brewery near you.

Digital transformation expert, Andrew Au, on the challenges companies like Amazon present to traditional retailers.

Calgary hockey mom, Jenn Watson, has come up with a unique tribute to the Humboldt Broncos

The Werkland School of Education at the University of Calgary is researching the challenge of dealing with Gay Straight Alliances in the province's schools.

Cor de Wit, head of Alberta Rural Crime Watch, speaks about the ongoing problem of rural crime and the fact that dealing with the problem begins with rural residents.

Biology instructor, Brant Pohorelic, speaks about a summer course he will be teaching at the University of Calgary.

Marking a day for dad with Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family.

Emissions Reductions Alberta's Steve MacDonald speaks about new technology that may impact the production of bunker oil for ocean shipping.

Canada's new Food Guide will be out in November and dietician Dana Olstad speaks to what she hopes will be in it.

Agriculture Canada researcher, Wade Abbott, on using seaweed to feed livestock.

Peter Cowley of the Fraser Institute with a report card on Alberta high schools.

Entertainer Cori Brewster reflects on her family's history in Banff and on her part in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

STARS air ambulance chief executive, Andrea Robertson on the fund raising efforts of four Alberta business leaders who raised $640,000 for the charity and learned a bit about it in the process.

Allison Trollope of the Alberta Securities Commission speaks about seniors fraud and the perils of losing life's savings if you don't know how to recognize suspicious deals.

BC MP, Todd Doherty, speaks about Bill C-211, his private member's initiative designed to create a national framework for dealing with post traumatic stress disorder.

Betting on individual sports events has been legalized in the US following a Supreme Court ruling.  How quickly might this happen in Canada?

College president, Julie Rubin, speaks about the goals of adding to the digital and technical skills levels of the Alberta workforce.

Col. Paul Doyle, commander of 4 Wing, CFB Cold Lake speaks about an aerial exercise that prepares fliers from more than a dozen countries to work together in a war setting.

Allan Fogwill, head of the Canadian Energy Research Institute, speaks about this week's petrochemicals industry conference in Kananaskis.

Lorraine Lafreniere, head of the Coaching Association of Canada, speaks about the drive to eliminate abuse of young athletes by coaches.

Today is National Tax Freedom Day according to calculations by Charles Lammen, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute.

Nicole Wells from RBC reports on the latest survey of home ownership trends in Canada.

David Bock of Samaratin's Purse speaks about the challenge of helping Guatemala's people deal with the effects of a volcanic eruption.

Michael Furzeland says that this year's event, the 92nd in its history, may be the last one.

Laura Good, one of the winners of the Corus Writer's Apprentice Program, speaks about the opportunity to attend this year's World Media Festival in Banff.

The Alberta Senator talks about innovation, the Canada Winter Games, and ongoing pipeline development.

Spruce Meadows vice-president, Ian Allison, speaks about a busy weekend of show jumping activity as part of the National in Calgary.

Neil Fassina, president of Athabaska University, talks about the school's ongoing commitment to digital learning.

Neil Closner, CEO of MedLeaf, speaks about a new study the company is undertaking with the CFL alumni association to assess the value of medical cannibas as a treatment for chronic pain.

Sylvain Charlebois, dean of management at Dalhousie University, talks about the trade tiff between Canada and the US and what it means for the agri-food business.

RBC senior economist, Nathan Janzen, has some thoughts on the US tariff attack on a number of allies including Canada.

Laura Kilcrease, CEO of Alberta Innovates, talks about bringing together ideas and the people to make them a reality, this week in Calgary.

University of Calgary biology researcher, Peter Facchini, talks about his work on synthetic opiates.

Julia Markovich of the Conference Board of Canada talks about a conference on autonomous vehicles taking place this coming week in Edmonton.

Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers, has some thoughts on a number of topics.

Formewr Olympic crosws country skier, Beckie Scott, speaks about a major conference on doping in sport taking place in Calgary this coming week.

Edmonton Mayor, Don Iveson, chair of the Big Cities Mayors Caucus, speaks from the national convention of municipalities on this weekend in Halifax.

Donna Hateley of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum speaks about the class of 2018 which was inducted on Friday evening in Red Deer.

George Brookman speaks about this year's event taking place on Saturday morning, June 23rd.

Shanaaz Gokool of Dying With Dignity speaks about the evolution of this movement since the passage of Bill C-14 two years ago.

Barry Litun of the College of Alberta School Superintendents, speaks about the growing challenges of filling those jobs in the province.

Alberta education minister, David Eggen, speaks about the drive to include financial literacy in the province's school curriculum.

Researcher Giselle Kovary talks about the Gen z folks who are starting to enter the work force.  What do we know about them?

Albertans are invited to upload a "picture Alberta" moment to #itravelalberta as part of national tourism week.

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister, Shaye Anderson, speaks about a federal provincial meeting where how to deal with emergencies was discussed.

Eran Kaplinsky of Alberta Land Institute speaks about an upcoming conference that will deal with why land use planning is important for anyone who takes an interest in land.

The Comprehensive & Progress Trans Pacific Partnership has been tabled in Parliament.  It's the first step in turning the agreement into law.

A unique seniors peer-to-peer health program is proving to be popular among participants at the University of Alberta.

A new guide for police in dealing with sexual violence has been put together by the Alberta government.

Health Minister, Sarah Hoffman, represented the province at this week's western Premiers conference in Yellowknife and she was there for just one reason - and it had little to do with the agenda.

Meet one of the most recent graduates of Alberta's junior golf program who is already making a name for herself in the NCAA and soon on the world stage.

Michelle Hiltz of Innotech Alberta talks about a new testing facility for projects designed to reduce the carbon footprint.

Sean Finn, vice-president at CN Rail reacts to the passage of the new Transportation Act, and reports on the railway's investment in new rolling stock to serve the grain industry.

Kevin Bender, chair of the Alberta Wheat & Barley Commission, reacts to the passage of C-49 - the Transportation Act - by Parliament this week.

Dr. John Muscedere, CEO of the Canadian Frailty Network, speaks about the growing need for a national strategy for seniors care in Canada.

Joe McBurney, president of Obvi Inc., looks at this new online platform to sell insurance and warranties.

McGill University medical  researcher, Dr. Nada Jabado, looks at work in brain tumours, especially in children.

Vegas Golden Knights minority owner, Dale Wishewan, reflects on the Cinderella season his NHL team is enjoying.

Former national team speed skater, Crystal Phillips, has launched Branch Out Neurological Foundation to raise funds for research into various brain diseases.

A new study on consent by the Canadian Womens Foundation raises disturbing questions according to CEO, Paulette Senior.

Helen Stevenson of Reformulary Group, speaks about some of the questions raised by the incidence of cannabis use for medicinal purposes.

Barbara Gibbon of the Rideau Hall Foundation talks about Canadian Innovation Week which honours many of the works of innovation and the innovators in Canada's history.

Monica Kretschmer, founder & CEO of Canadian Business Chicks, talks about the Women of Achievement awards and about men mentoring women in business.

Professor Leah Hamilton of Mount Royal University talks about the mentoring study on immigrants that come to Calgary to work and to live.

MAtt Noesthedon, a PhD student in chemistry at UBC Okanagan is part of a team that has come up with a new test to measure the potency of cannabis.

A lifejacket loaner program is expanding in Alberta, says Mandy Fisher of the Lifesaving Society of Alberta.

Richardson Securities director, Gareth Watson, speaks about what to look for in Canadian and American economics for the rest of the year.

Greg Jeffrey, president of the Alberta Teachers Association, speaks about the teachers' demands and thoughts on the future of education in Alberta.

Bob Demulder, regional vice-president for the Nature Conservancy of Canada speaks about a new parks project in northern Alberta.

Jim Cornelius of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank describes the work the bank does - helped by an elevator company and bt volunteers from Alberta's farm community.

Angus Watt, consul general for Holland, and operator of a wealth management practice in Edmonton, speaks about the confidence of foreign investors in Canadian opportunities.

Calgary patient, Virginia Posados, reflects on what eye surgery can do for her life, especially her golf game.

Janet Riopel of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce comments on this week's gathering of business and Indigenous leaders in the wake of the Trans Mountain debate.

Environment & Parks Minister, Shannon Phillips, speaks about current and future plans for parkland in southern Alberta.

Les Hagen of Action on Smoking & Health, talks about new packaging rules for tobacco products.

Clare Mechan from Norquest College in Edmonton talks about a conference that dealt with how to handle a communications campaign in the midst of a disaster.

Lynn Jacobson, President of the Alberta Federation of Agriculture, brings us up to date on what's happening in provincial farm news.

Gilbert Van Nes discusses the dispute resolution symposium, on this week in Edmonton.

Rich Smith, executive director of the Alberta Beef Producers, speaks of the state of the industry this spring.

The Alberta Federation of Labour says it's time for Alberta to commit to a Fair Start for Families.

The inspiring story of how a high school volleyball coach became a surrogate mom to her players following the death of the team's star, and how this whole story has become a movie.

Migrant caregivers call for permanent status as Canadians and family unity on Mother's Day.

120 of the world's best divers, including 22 from Canada, are competing this weekend at Repsol Centre in Calgary.

An international military training exercise gets underway Sunday at CFB Wainright.

Global News provincial affairs analyst, Tom Vernon, provides a perspective on what news Alberta has been making this past week.

The Minister for Indigenous Affairs in Alberta, Richard Feehan, speaks about one Aboriginal nation which is looking to grow its economic footprint.

Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, speaks about the changing role of working mothers on this Mother's Day weekend.

Claudiu Popa, CEO of Informatica Security, speaks about the investment all Canadian companies are having to make in the area of cybersecurity.

Mark Cutts of Alberta Agriculture brings us up to date with the progress of spring seeding in the province.

Canadian Press reporter, Dean Bennett, reports from the UCP policy convention in Red Deer.

Alberta Federation of Labour president, Gil McGowan, unveils a call for a discussion on the future of Alberta's energy-based economy.

Sandy Sereda of Caregivers Alberta, speaks about the need for caregivers to take care of themselves.

Dr. Sandie Black from the veterinary faculty at the University of Calgary, speaks about her involvement with the pandas now in residence at the Calgary Zoo.

Principal investigator, r. Robert Sutherland, talks about a new frontier of research into the origins of Alzheimers disease.

Jean Bota, chair of the Alberta Community Crime Association, speaks about the upcoming convention, underway on Tuesday in Edmonton.

The multi-faceted C-49 - the new Transportation Bill - is making its way - slowly - through Parliament.  Wade Sobkowich of the Western Grain Eelevators is wishing it could move a little faster.

Callie Lissinna, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Alberta, speaks about an outreach program of AlbertaSat that takes space studies out to kindergarten, public, and high school students.

Matt Jukich, track announcer at Northlands Park in Edmonton, speaks about the opening of the local season of thoroughbred racing and about the Kentucky Derby.

The federal minister responsible for the Status of Women, Maryam Monsef, speaks about a new program to provide for economic security for women.

Canadian Press reporter, Dean Bennett, speaks from the inaugural policy convention of the United Conservative Party, which is taking place this weekend in Red Deer.

Mea Wang, an associate professor of computing at the University of Calgary, speaks about a technology competition for young women taking place today.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, looks at events of the past week at the Alberta legislature.

Joanna Skrafny from Alberta Wilderness Association speaks about conservation efforts to preserve the grizzly population in the province.

The challenges coaches face in dealing with young athletes is the subject of new research at the University of Lethbridge.

Melissa Sariffodeen of Canada Coding talks about a new mobile fleet of vans that will take digital technology to hundreds of schools and community halls across Canada.

University of Saskatchewan professor, Chris DeBeer, speaks about a global water conference running through the next week in Canmore.

Dominic Sauvageau is a chemistry researcher who's working on turning methane gas into something useful.

Rick Nelson from Alberta Innovates talks about some of the technologies being developed to deal with the challenges of tailings ponds.

Meet one of the newest members of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2018.

Amber Ruddy of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business with the latest reading of the Alberta business community.

Researcher Patrick Pilarski talks about the growing relationship between modern medicine and artificial intelligence.

Researcher Michael Gaezle talks about some of the challenges of developing modern food products that help people with specialized dietary needs.

Author Larry Lovis speaks about Mapping Your Retirement Road:  a no-nonsense guide to a financially better life.

Holly Leinhein of ISTAR:  the Institute for Stuttering Research & Treatment, speaks about the program's expansion in Calgary.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, speaks about a rail project to move commodities from Fort McMurray to Alaska, and about early childhood education developments in Alberta.

Mike Lowe speaks about a new app called Kidoodle that helps parents monitor what their children are watching online.

Tom Shearer of Royal LePage Real Estate talks about the challenges millennials are facing in getting into home ownership.

Dr.  Mark Swain of Alberta Health Services speaks about a new program to shorten wait times for one part of the medical care system.

PGA Tour Champions member, Rod Spittle, talks about seeing how some of the proceeds of the Shaw Charity Classic golf tournament are re-invested in the community.

Corporal Laurel Scott of the RCMP speaks of one detachment's recent success in dealing with rural crime.

Mike Blais of Canada Veterans Advocacy provides a perspective on the unfolding diplomatic mission to end the Korean conflict, 65 years after an armistice was signed.

Jane Rooney of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, speaks about a progress report from the agency on trends in financial literacy in the country.

Lynn Preston speaks about the work of the Calgary Jewish Community Centre.

Colleen Walford of Alberta Environment & Parks speaks about the spring melt and its impacts on Alberta streams and rivers.

Luna Allison of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies on the national convention opening Sunday in Calgary.

Allison Pike of Alberta School Councils, speaks about the annual convention on this weekend in Edmonton.

Vancouver Archbishop, John Miller, is just back from a trip to Lebanon where he spoke with Syrian refugees who fled that country's persecution of its citizens.

Author and commentator, Bill Bogart, speaks about a resolution at the national Liberal convention in Halifax to decriminalize all drugs.

How good is a federal program to pump $186 billion into the nation's infrastructure over the next decade?  It depends who you ask.

Andrew Holland of the Nature Conservancy of Canada speaks about this year's Earth Day.

Melody Garner-Skiba, head of the Alberta Sugar Beet Producers, speaks to the state of the industry as this spring begins.

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend.

A House of Commons committee has come out with a report that may form the basis of a national strategy for seniors.

Jan Reimer, head of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters, speaks about a new tool workers can use to help women who have been abused.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, reports on the latest happenings at the Alberta legislature.

University of Guelph researcher, Trevor DeVries, is doing some interesting work using technology to monitor the health of dairy cows during milking.

University of Calgary's School of Public Policy is out with a new report on electricity production and costs in Alberta.

Alberta grain producer, Humphrey Banack, speaks about a number of issues of interest to farmers this spring.

Vancouver litigator, Shea Coulson, comments on a Supreme Court of Canada decision on interprovincial trade that may have some impact on the Trans Mountain pipeline dispute.

Bruce Uditsky, CEO of Inclusion Alberta, speaks about this weekend's annual conference and about 25 years of progress of the inclusion movement.

Edmonton Centre Liberal MP, Randy Boissonnault, speaks about new training dollars for Indigenous youth.

Rod Scarlett, executive director of the Canada Honey Council, speaks about the health of the bee industry after a long, long winter.

Agriculture Canada scientist, Dr. Sarah Hambleton, speaks about her work on rusts, fungi, and other disease challenges to crops.

Olympic skier, Ken Read, offers a perspective on Monday's vote by Calgary city council on a proposed bid for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

CHQR's Rob Breakenridge looks ahead to Monday's vote on a 2026 Olympic bid by Calgary city council.

Keith Cerny, the new CEO of Calgary Opera, speaks about the drive to make opera more contemporary and more popular with both old and new audiences.

Lindsay Blacket, who chairs an umbrella group of businesses involved in the cannabis industry, speaks about the expo taking place this weekend in Edmonton.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, brings us up to date on political pressure to get the Trans Mountain pipeline built.

Peter Cowley of the Fraser Institute reports on the latest results from Alberta's elementary schools.

Global News reporter, David Akin, reports on the Prime Minister's trip to the Summit of the Americas in Lima Peru.

Irene Martin-Lindsay, executive director of Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association, speaks about some of the challenges seniors face.

Society chair, Kent Erickson, speaks about the work the organization is doing to improve farm safety for workers and producers.

She's a para-athlete, a quadraplegic, and an advocate for those who have (apparently!) a disability.  Meet March of Dimes spokesperson, "Unstoppable Tracy."

University of Alberta glaciologist, Martin Sharp, speaks about work he is doing on glaciers and climate change in Canada's far north.

Calgary barrister, Markham Silver, speaks about some of the questions users will have when and if C-45 - the cannabis law - becomes the law in Canada.

Margo Redelback of Alberta Irrigation speaks about the state of the system this early spring.

Howard Anglin of the Canadian Constitution Foundation speaks to a Charter challenge on the provision of private health care in Canada where the public system has been shown to be inadequate.

James Hutt of the Canadian Health Coalition speaks against a Charter challenge on how health care is delivered in Canada.

Stephanie Olsen & Samantha Pearson speak about a new program to train bar employees how to recognize and deal with sexual assault among patrons.

Flames alumnus, Perry Berazan speaks to the fund raising hockey tournament taking place this weekend at Winsport, featuring 18 NHL alumni.

The Senator speaks about what he's hearing during a brief 2-day visit to Alberta.

NDP MLA, Kim Schreiner, has introduced a private members bill calling for an online registry of caregiving and palliative care facilities in Alberta.

Joel French, executive director of Public Interest Alberta, reflects on the annual convention which wrapped up Friday in Edmonton.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, speaks to the Prime Minister's visit Friday to Fort McMurray and the ongoing debate over pipelines.

John Carpay speaks to a coalition of parents who are challenging the legitimacy of Alberta Bill 24 on vulnerable children.

Wood Buffalo Mayor, Don Scott, speaks to an infrastructure announcement of new transit funding that will benefit his municipality and others around the province.

Jason Anderson, President of the Alberta Far, Fresh Producers Association, speaks to new provincial legislation that will support local food producers.

Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, speaks about national caregiver day, to be marked onTuesday, April 3rd.

Corus vice-president, Lisa Godfrey, speaks about the Corus Apprentice Writer competition which is now underway.

Tracy Scott of Ducks Unlimited celebrates the 80th anniversary of this important conservation institution.

Carol Kitchen, CEO of United Farmers of Alberta, talks about the renewed strength and focus of the company.

National Gallery of Canada curator, Rhiannon Vogl, speaks about a new exhibit that features the work of several artists, including Alberta aboriginal artist, Adam Stimson.

Canmore entrepreneur, Andrew Nickerson, speaks about a new app that brings together elements of a scavenger hunt and a community to create a social adventure.

Edmonton author, Joan Marie Galat, talks about her latest book, Solve This:  Wild & Wacky Challenges for the Genius Engineer in You.

Calgary chiropractor, Needash Patel, talks about his upcoming November trip to Lesotha, leading a group that will build a new home for a family in Lesotho.

Brent Harris, chief technology officer at Calgary-based Eguana Technologies, speaks about the company's growing proficiency in the emerging solar power and battery storage field.

Howard Anglin from the Canadian Constitution Foundation talks about a new poll that measures Canadians' acceptance of a place for private health care when provincial plans don't keep pace with the public's needs.

Dr. Adetola Adesida of the University of Alberta is doing some interesting work, using weightlessness as a way to measure the development of osteoarthritis.

University of Alberta engineering student, Megnath Ramesh, has come up with a design for a robot that can identify intruders.

University of Lethbridge sociologist, Dr. Susan McDaniel, comments on some of the characteristics of the modern Canadian family.

Dr. Cass Ingram, a nutritional physician and author, speaks about the medicinal role the cannabis plant plays in treating a variety of ailments.

Pat Stier, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, speaks about the province's call for input on a new recreational plan for this part of southwest Alberta.

ark Keller, director of advancement at Medicine Hat Community College, speaks about the microgrid:  the first of its kind in Alberta.

Rhil Soper, CEO of Royal LePage Real Estate, speaks about the latest changes to BC's property tax structure and the impact it may have on Albertans who own property in that province.

Ron Quintal, President of the Fort McKay Metis, speaks about a new groundbreaking initiative to help the group achieve financial independence.

We talk with Katie Walmsley of the Portfolio Managers Association of Canada and with Lindsay Logan about Ontario Securities Commission guidelines for dealing with seniors and their money.

Alberta Lakeland MP, Shannon Stubbs, is co-sponsoring a motion calling on a House of Commons committee to look at the problem of rural crime.

Chef Tom Filippou speaks about a new program to teach young people, ages 7-13 how to cook.

Global News Ottawa reporter, Abigail Bimman, reports on a new bill from the Minister of Justice that was introduced on Thursday.

Dr. Chris Hobson from Orion Health speaks about a national survey on misuse of prescription drugs and unnecessary medical procedures.

Alberta Senator, Doug Black, speaks about a number of bills now before the Canadian Senate.

Lisa Wardley, chair of the North West Species at Risk committee in northern Alberta, speaks about federal plans to preserve and protect Wood Buffalo National Park.

Blogger Eric Alper speaks about this year's JUNO Awards nominees.

Ken Kobly, CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the latest provincial budget.

University of Calgary researcher, Turin Chowdhury, speaks about work being done with immigrant communities to help them deal with Alberta's health care system.

Kevin Carmichael from the Centre for International Government Innovation, brings us up to date on the progress of the NAFTA negotiations.

Heather Shtuka, mother of Ryan, speaks about her son who has been missing for five weeks in an area near the Sun Peaks ski resort in British Columbia.

Barry Litun of the College of Alberta School Superintendents says his group has a lot of projects on the table at the moment.

Babak Farjad leads a group studying the impacts of climate change on the Elbow River basin in southern Alberta.

Portia Miller of Taber is the grand prize winner in an art competition to draw the best message for inscription on paper bags to be distributed at Alberta liquor stores.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, offers his thoughts on Thursday's provincial budget.

Karah Rowson, from ACT Alberta, speaks about her appearance before a House of Commons committee looking at the challenges of human trafficking.

Wendy Jabusch, chair of the group that represents developers and home builders in Alberta, speaks about the national convention taking place this week in Victoria.

Rich Smith of Alberta Beef Producers speaks about the national conference this week in Ottawa.

Dr. Neil Cooper, president of the Alberta Medical Association, talks about how much each doctor in the province should be paid.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, speaks about the first week of the spring session.

The ecological consequences of declining caribou herds in Alberta also have economic consequences say those who are at odds with the province's caribou management plan.

Stuart Cullum, President of Olds College, speaks about the growing use of technology by the province's farmers.