Alberta Morning News

Michael Murphy, vice president of Citrix Systems Canada, speaks about the challenges of working remotely.

Stephane Germain, president of GHG Sat. Inc., spoke about Emissions Reductions Alberta, and it's investment in technology as part of its ERA Methane Challenge strategy.

Retired University of Lethbridge professor, Mary Dyck, speaks about how a group of Albertans are making a difference in the life of a young man in far-off Nigeria. 

Audrey McFarlane, executive director, of the Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network, spoke about ground-breaking research into the disorder. 

Gordon Houlden, director of the China Institute, at the University of Alberta, speaks about the institute’s annual survey of Albertans’ attitudes towards a closer relationship with China.

Environment minister Shannon Phillips, joins the show to talk about Alberta Parks Day and what you and your family, or friends can do. 

Maya Lange, vice president of Global Marketing, at Destination B.C, says as long as you "know before you go," there are safe places to travel to in B.C. 

John Swann from Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary, speaks about BioBlitz 2017, coming up July 15 and 16, in the new Castle Provincial Park in southern Alberta.                                                                   

Sharon Polsky, vice president, of Rocky Mountain Civil Liberties Association, speaks about a case of free speech making its way toward the Supreme Court of Canada. 

Dr. Ron Kneebone, professor of Economics, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, speaks about the challenges in making affordable housing more available to folks who need it.    

Dr. Rolf Vinebrooke, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta, speaks about the prevalence of blue green algae in Alberta’s lakes in the summer.                                                                                                                  

Dr. Darren Aoki, adjunct assistant professor of history, University of Lethbridge, speaks about collecting oral histories to tell the story of Japanese Canadians who were held in camps during the Second World War.

Dr. Yves Joanette, scientific director, of the Canadian Institute of Health Research, Institute of Aging, says more needs to be done to prepare for a growing number of seniors with dementia.                                                          

Jerry Arshinoff, councilor for the Municipal District of Rockyview, speaks about the stubborn rise in rural crime.

Stu Henry, superintendent of Public Schools in Red Deer, speaks about the EMPATHY program, a University of Alberta project to deal with mental health issues among students.                                                                    

Jesse Whittington, Parks Canada wildlife ecologist and co-author, of a new study on grizzly bears, speaks about the study.

Marc Paris, executive director of Drugs Free Kids Canada, speaks about a national program to help parents talk to their children about cannabis. 

Roland Lines, of the Alberta SPCA, speaks about the 50th anniversary of legislated protection for Alberta’s animals. 

Keith Tierney, toxicology researcher, at the University of Alberta, speaks about how fish are able to detect and avoid toxins in water bodies. 

Michael Murphy, vice president of Citrix, speaks about the digital revolution taking place, and about how the speed of it may only increase going forward.