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Folk Music Festival

2012-05-30T23:52:39Z

We speak with Terry Wickham, Folkfest producer, about ticket sales and the performers Edmontonians can expect to see this summer.

The Invasive Lily Beetle

2012-05-30T18:05:19Z

The lily beetle may look like a lady-bug, but it isn't nearly as friendly.

The invasive, predatory lily-beetle is making its rounds through Alberta, destroying lilies along the way.

If you find it in your garden, report it to Adam Yakabuskie with the Alberta Regional Lily Society by emailing lilybeetle@arls-lilies.org

Children's Books

2012-05-29T23:06:21Z

We speak with University of Alberta professor Ann Curry about why scatological books, ones like "Zombie Butts from Uranus," belong on the shelves of children's libraries.

Grow your employees

2012-05-28T23:52:40Z

Our business columnist Marvin Washington describes one way employers can deal with the tight labour market.

Alan Doyle visits Radio Active

2012-05-28T18:57:22Z

On Friday we spoke with Great Big Sea front-man Alan Doyle about his newest solo album. Alan was in Edmonton this weekend to perform at the Starlight Room.

How a bird can "sing" with its feathers

2012-05-28T18:43:37Z

This video from National Geographic shows how a South American songbird "sings" with vibrating wings.

Pride Parade

2012-05-25T22:04:23Z

Trustees from the Edmonton Public School Board will lead the way at this year's Pride Parade through downtown Edmonton. We speak with Murray Billet, a local gay-rights activist.

In Crowd Picks: May 25-27

2012-05-25T19:43:57Z

The In Crowd puts on their galoshes and dives into a weekend of entertainment opportunities.
Here's what they recommend...

Aimee Hill's Picks
Friday May 25 - Beyond the Stage (Rice Theatre Lobby) @ 10:30pm with the After Hours Jam Session
Saturday May 26 - 10 year anniversary of The Swifty's @ The Haven Social Club
Sunday May 27 - Citadel presents the sing-along version of the Sound of Music

Jason Kodie's Picks
Friday May 25 - Chris Trapper will perform at the Blue Chair
Friday May 25 - Alan Doyle will perform at the Starlite Room

Throne Speech

2012-05-24T23:25:26Z

Gareth Hampshire gives us a first look at today's throne speech.

Financial Literacy for Young People

2012-05-24T19:55:00Z

Along with arithmetic and grammar, Edmonton students may soon learn how to better manage their money as part of a mandatory provincial class called CALM (Career and Life Management).
Dave Colburn is the Chair of the Edmonton Public School Board and he is spearheading an initiative to bring financial literacy into school classrooms.

New Speaker of the Alberta Legislature

2012-05-24T00:06:08Z

We talk to Gene Zwozdesky, who is the newest Speaker of the Alberta Legislature.

Sexual Violence Website: Consent Ed

2012-05-22T23:46:59Z

A group of University of Alberta students created a website to help debunk the myths surrounding sexual assault.

Slave Lake Fire Report

2012-05-19T00:34:45Z

Today on Radio Active, the report about the Slave Lake Disaster and if future fires can be prevented.

Liane Faulder - Food Trucks

2012-05-18T17:53:11Z

Every thursday in May the food trucks in our city are gathering in old strathcona. The rest of the time you can find them in all the corners of the city along with the food carts that show up in summer.

Our food columnist, Liane Faulder, is here to tell us about three great, street bites for city dwellers.

In Crowd Picks for the long weekend

2012-05-18T17:31:34Z

JASON:

Thurs thru Sun - Operation Evasion - Catalyst

Sat - The Saturn Sessions - Ortona Armoury

AIMEE:

May 21 @ Metro cinema - Pina

Thursday @ McIntyre Park - Truck Stop event

Saturday @ Louise McKinney Park

JASON KODIE and AIMEE HILL are radio active's IN CROWD.