Refusing the Breathalyzer

2013-05-24T14:37:18Z

Radio Active talks to a University of Alberta law professor about the implications of refusing the breathalyzer. This in light of a recent case of a man accused of drunk driving in the death of a 2-year old boy.

Rising Youth - Ahmed Knowmadic

2013-05-23T23:10:15Z

Steve Finkelman take us to a free, city-run program where young people from Edmonton's Somali community are learning to be role models for others.

Edmonton Gay Activist Reacts to Changes in Blood Donation

2013-05-22T23:57:42Z

If you're a gay man in Canada, you probably haven't been permitted to donate blood for decades. Today, Canadian Blood Services is loosening the rules a bit.

Rob Sproule - Bees and Gardening

2013-05-22T22:30:52Z

Baskets that are good for attracting bees. Click to enlarge.

Mandel Will Not Run Again

2013-05-21T23:48:15Z

Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel talks about why he's leaving city politics, and what he's most proud of from his 9-year tenure.

Guzheng music in Edmonton

2013-05-17T21:22:24Z

The first North American Guzheng Competition is in Edmonton this weekend.
Today, children at Meadowlark school got to hear the guzheng, and some other traditional Chinese intruments. The performers were the Maple Silk Ensemble from Toronto.
Here's a video of part of their performance:

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In Crowd Picks - May 17 to 19

2013-05-16T22:07:43Z

Jason:
Friday - Three Sun Sea @ Haven Social Club
Saturday - Carrie Underwood @ Rexall

Bridget:
Friday - Bay City Rollers @ Century Casino
Friday - Sunday - Hot Plains Music Festival @ Barber Ha/Wunderbar

Nicola Fairbrother on RadioActive

2013-05-16T17:32:20Z

Hundreds of Albertans gathered in front of the legislature today.
   They were protesting a 42 million dollar cut to supports for people with developmental disabilities.
   Nicola Fairbrother was one of the speakers at the demonstration.
   She's the Director of Neighbourhood Bridges, an Edmonton organization
   that provides support for people affected by the cuts.

Portia Visits Rob Sproule

2013-05-15T22:06:17Z

Portia stopped by the greenhouse to get a tutorial in container gardening from our expert Rob Sproule.

Brian Keating on Birds

2013-05-14T17:03:27Z

This weekend, Brian Keating was in B-C for the first Creston Bird festival.
The small community is home to a wealth of birds.....and Brian was up early and and late to see as many as possible.
Brian is also Radio active's naturalist.

The Saw Whet Owl:

In Crowd Pick - May 9 - 12

2013-05-09T23:30:18Z

Jason:
Fri-Sat - Jeri Brown @ Yardbird Suite
Sunday - Shadow Theatre - Mother's Day Concert - Dana Wylie, Lionel Rault, Andrea House
Sunday - Terry McDade @ Devonian Gardens - 3 settings 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Bridget:
Thurdasy - FUNDRAISER for the Golden West Music Fest @ Yellowhead Brewery
Tuesday - ABBA Tribute - Arrival from Sweden @ Winspear Centre

Little Wing at Boyle Street

2013-05-09T21:04:38Z

Meet Little Wing, Boyle Street's newest member and temporary resident. Little Wing and her mate have been very busy for the past few weeks building a nest in one of our camera housings. It won't be long now before we have a few more members.
Pictures from Boyle Street Community Services

Laurie Greenwood - Death at La Fenice

2013-05-07T22:05:31Z

If you've always dreamed of a trip to Venice...but never been able to get there....you can still go. Let author Donna Leon transport you there with her series of mystery novels. Laurie Greenwood loves them...and tell us more.

A Day in the Life of a Guard at Edmonton Remand Centre

2013-04-30T19:19:01Z

Alberta prison guards are on day five of their wildcat strike while the union and the government are meeting to try to get them back to work. Erez Raz is a corrections peace officer at the Edmonton Remand Centre. He tells Rod what a typical shift is like.

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