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On today's show: the Alberta NDP is now a Calgary-dominated party. The CBC's Jason Markusoff tells us about new membership data; we hear how a new federal plan to combat rising car theft could play out in Alberta; we set up the Calgary Surge's season opener tonight at the Saddledome!

On today's show: the provincial government has been accused of orchestrating a power grab from municipalities through recent proposed laws. Premier Danielle Smith responds to this criticism; did amendments to Calgary's controversial rezoning bylaw do enough to address the concerns from community groups? We find out; Calgary is hosting the 2024 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. We meet one of the athletes playing for Team Alberta.

On today's show: after a marathon public hearing, city council has approved blanket upzoning as a way to confront the housing crisis. Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins us; we talk to a Calgary author about the late Alice Munro's life and legacy; we hear about a big sports memorabilia sale happening this week.

On today's show: municipal leaders are coming out against new legislation that would give the province the power to take control over local emergencies; a new pilot project with the aim to keep styrofoam out of Calgary landfills; Angela heads to Dewinton to check out a one-of-a-kind real estate "opportunity." Hint: chugga chugga choo choo!!

On today's show: CBC Calgary's municipal affairs reporter Scott Dippel brings us up to speed on the blanket rezoning debate and vote this week at City Hall; freedom of expression on campus, and a look at whether the recent police action at two Alberta universities crossed the line; what does the future of Olympic Plaza look like to you? Calgary Municipal Land Corporation wants the public to share their thoughts on redesigning the downtown park.

On today's show: as Naheed Nenshi faces accusations of being anti-union, we tee up Saturday's Alberta NDP leadership debate with a party insider; we hear about the impact of the housing crisis on single moms, ahead of Mother's Day this weekend; a grand master rainbowfish breeder is in town this weekend to speak with local aquarium enthusiasts. We hear what brought him to town.