A request was made earlier this summer by Senator Marc Gold to recall senators to address Bill C-6. The Speaker has yet do so and senators are getting the sense it may not happen, especially if an election is called. Paula Simons is an Independent Senator from Alberta and she spoke on the matter with Daryl McIntyre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The clock is ticking on proposed summer sittings for Senate to study conversion therapy bill

We've all been feeling the heat this summer. Heat warnings seem to be popping up, off and on every few days. How, as a country can we better handle these extreme weather events? Ian Mauro is the executive director of the Prairie Climate Centre at the University of Winnipeg and he offered up some answers while chatting with Daryl McIntyre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will Canada prepare for more heat waves and other extreme weather events?

Gas prices in and around Edmonton have been hovering around $1.30/litre this month. If you think that's expensive, well, they could go even higher. Dan McTeague analyzes gas prices and he chatted with Daryl McIntyre about why prices are where they're at, and just how high they may go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gas prices continue to soar

The pandemic hit the Canadian Football League harder than most sports leagues. As that was happening, movie star and former pro wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson announced he was planning on revamping the XFL. That created rumours that the two leagues could partner up in the future to create more financial stability. That potential plan has now ended. How will that financially impact the CFL? Moshe Lander is an economist with Concordia University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CFL, XFL end discussions on potential partnership

The recent heatwave is bringing an influx of bugs to the city of Edmonton. We catch up with the city's pest expert Mike Jenkins.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edmonton heat wave causing an influx of bugs

Residents who were forced to evacuate Tuesday due to an out-of-control wildfire west of Edmonton were allowed to return home Wednesday evening. The wildfire, located about nine kilometres northwest of the hamlet of Evansburg, north of Highway 16 and west of Highway 22, had grown from 143 hectares Tuesday evening to 181 hectares Wednesday morning. Jim Eglinski is the Mayor of Yellowhead County and he provided an update on the fluid situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evansburg residents returning home following wildfire evacuation

A recent Ipsos research poll conducted exclusively for Global News shows a lot of Canadians are concerned about the impact COVID will have on their kids' education. Dr. Lana Parker is with the faculty of education at the University of Windsor. She says it's been a tough 16 months for parents, teachers and of course, kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The potential long-lasting impact COVID will have on kids' education

Gas prices across the city to skyrocket. The average these days is hovering around $1.31 per litre, unless you get lucky and find a deal for a few cents cheaper. Roger McKnight is the chief petroleum analyst for En-Pro International. He explains why the sudden spike, if these prices will stick around and the impact on you, the consumer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are you paying at the pump?

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Shane Chartrand is a local chef who continues to inspire people and infuse his dishes with Indigenous culture. He chatted about his passion for food and the drive to keep his roots at the forefront of his cooking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local chef keeps Indigenous spirit alive in his meals

Max Fawcett is the former editor of Alberta Oil and Vancouver magazines, and currently a columnist for the National Observer. There has been a lot to dissect from the energy industry this week. Keystone XL, big energy company players committing to net-zero emissions by 2050 and more. He spoke with Daryl McIntyre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big week in the energy sector

Annie Dormuth is the director of Alberta Provincial Affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She is remaining cautiously optimistic as Alberta enters stage two of its reopening plan. She says businesses are hoping this is the last time they have to lock the doors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stage two of the provincial reopening plans brings optimism for small businesses

Heather McPherson is the NDP-MP for Edmonton-Strathcona. She has put forth a private members bill, wanting a full review of coal projects, which has become a much-talked issue, especially for Albertans over the last few months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edmonton MP is calling for a full environmental assessment of coal projects

The Edmonton Folk Fest is back this year after being postponed in 2020. But this year, there's a twist to keep everyone safe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terry Wickham - Edmonton Folk Fest

Mike Anderson is the president of Trixstar, a live event management company. They are part of the group organizing the Together Again – Outdoor Series Concert Announcement. He's so excited to see people enjoying live music this August. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large outdoor concert event series coming to Edmonton this summer

Duane Bratt is a professor of political science in the department of Economics, Justice & Policy Studies at Mount Royal University. He shared insight into how the UCP is dealing with descent within the party, the Sky Palace dinner and where Premier Kenney goes from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political science looks at all of the negativity surrounding the UCP government

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