Shows
Blunt BusinessSam Adams to Solventless: Paul Weaver Unpacks Boston Beer's Cannabis PlaybookBlunt Business welcomes back Paul Weaver, Director and Head of Cannabis at the Boston Beer Company, to Blunt Business to discuss the expansion of their Emerald Hour cannabis line, which now includes cocktail-inspired THC gummies made with live rosin, launching in Ontario and Alberta following last year's beverage debut. Paul explained the company’s bifurcated cannabis strategy, focusing on Teapot for mainstream consumers and Emerald Hour for experienced users, capitalizing on the gummy category's larger market size compared to beverages. We also covered the market validation of cannabis beverages, the high-growth demographics of younger consumers an...
2025-11-2634 min
What On EARTH Can We Do?Composting: Where Food Waste Goes When It Can’t Go Anywhere ElseThis season, we’ve talked about rescuing surplus food, redistributing it to communities, and even turning it into clean energy. But what about the scraps, spoiled produce, bones, peels, and leftovers that can’t be saved?In this episode, Bri sits down with Brian Wonnacott, superintendent at AltRoot, a composting facility in Westlock that transforms organic waste into a valuable resource for local farms. Brian breaks down how industrial composting works, why microbes are the real stars of the show, and how composting helps reduce methane emissions, support regenerative agriculture, and build a truly circular local economy.
2025-11-2021 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?How One Alberta Community Rescued Nearly a Million Pounds of FoodWhat if every community could rescue its food waste — and feed its neighbours at the same time?In Lacombe, Alberta, Echo Food Rescue is proving it’s possible. Since 2020, this volunteer-driven program has saved nearly one million pounds of food from the landfill, redirecting it to farms and families across their community.In this episode, we sit down with Christina Sturgeon, program coordinator at Echo Food Rescue, to talk about how the initiative began, what it takes to keep it running, and the powerful role community collaboration plays in fighting food waste. Learn more...
2025-11-1317 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Feeding Families, Not LandfillsFood waste isn’t just an environmental issue; it’s an economic one. In this episode, we sit down with Esther Cohn from Flash Food, a Canadian-founded tech company that rescues groceries destined for landfill and offers them to shoppers at a discount.Discover how Flash Food is making sustainable shopping simple, saving families money, helping grocers cut waste, and preventing over 150 million pounds of food from ending up in landfills. We’ll talk about how the idea came to life, how the app works, and why making sustainability affordable might be the key to lasting change.L...
2025-11-0619 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Meet the Albertans Turning Food Waste into FuelBy transforming leftover food into low-emission energy, Eco Growth Environmental is helping businesses heat water, power equipment, and cut food waste in landfills — all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode, we explore how their made-in-Alberta technology works, the impact it’s having, and where it could take us next.What’s in this episode:03:36 - How Eco Growth Environmental’s system transforms food waste into a usable energy source07:57 - Why methane reduction is critical to achieving net-zero goals10:27 - The environmental and economic benefits of waste-to-energy technology15:56 - How this innovation is reaching remote c...
2025-10-3021 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Can Small Businesses Help Solve Alberta’s Food Waste Problem?When we talk about food waste, most of us picture what ends up in our own kitchen bins — but there’s a whole other side to the story. Across Alberta, small businesses like cafés, restaurants, and grocery stores face big challenges when it comes to keeping food out of the landfill.In this episode, Bri speaks with Maggie Bain, Project Manager of the ICI Food Waste Diversion Initiative at the Circular Innovation Council, about a pilot program in Strathcona County and Westlock that’s helping small businesses keep food out of landfills.Together, they unpack...
2025-10-2318 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Why Solving Food Waste MattersThe impact of food waste goes far beyond what ends up in our green bins or landfills. It affects our climate, our wallets, and our communities from wasted water and emissions to economic loss.In part two of our conversation with Dr. Kate Parizeau, we are talking about why food waste matters and what can actually be done about it - from policy and infrastructure changes to simple actions we can all take at home.Resources:Second Harvest and Value Chain Management International report - The Avoidable Crisis of Food WasteFood insecurity among Canadian...
2025-10-1618 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?The Truth About Food WasteFood waste is everywhere, from farms to our own kitchens, but what does it actually mean, and why is it so hard to track?In the first episode of Season 7, host Bri Huot-Boer speaks with Dr. Kate Parizeau from the University of Guelph to unpack the basics: what food waste is, where it happens, and why Canada is still struggling to measure it. This conversation sets the stage for our season-long focus on food waste and the solutions that can make a difference!Resources:Second HarvestThe Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste (2024)National Zero Waste...
2025-10-0918 min
Music BuddyWyatt C. Louis - Prairie SoulWyatt C. Louis is a Plains Cree singer-songwriter from Montana First Nation on Treaty 6 Territory, Alberta. Their songs are deeply rooted in story and place, and speak to universal themes of home, family, and love. Their much-celebrated debut album Chandler (2024) draws from multiple musical influences, but sits comfortably in the folk/roots genre. The album was long-listed for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize, and was a 2025 Juno Award nominee for "Album Artwork of the Year" (Erik M. Grice and Vanessa Heins). Learn more about Wyatt at wyattclouis.com. This conversation was taped at the University of British Columbia, o...
2025-10-0734 min
Magic Bedtime StoriesBenny's Book Express Adventure🚂 📚 🦎Wished for by curious River, age 8, from Edmonton, Alberta, this magical tale was born from a heart that loves adventure and books in equal measure! River dreamed of a special Reading Railroad with a lizard conductor who travels the world sharing stories from its book-filled cars.Join Benny Bookworm, the emerald-scaled lizard conductor with a tiny hat perched between his pointy ears, as he discovers his most treasured book has vanished! "The Giggling Giraffe's Great Adventure" with its purple cover and golden stars is missing, and Benny is heartbroken. Watch as the magical R...
2025-08-2114 min
The Breakdown With Nate PikeEpisode 7.09 - Alberta's Coal Problem (Part 2) - Biologist Lorne Fitch!Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive on coal in Alberta, with a conversation with biologist and environmental scientist Lorne Fitch!Lorne has been following the impact of coal mining in Alberta for the last 50 years and for his work on conservation he has been part of three Alberta Emerald awards, an Alberta Order of the Bighorn Award, and a Canadian Environmental Gold Award, with additional recognition from The Wildlife Society, the Society for Range Management, the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and the Alberta Wilderness...
2025-03-171h 07What On EARTH Can We Do?Alberta's Recycling LegacyFor over 30 years, the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) has been at the forefront of environmental stewardship, diverting millions of tires, litres of oil, and other materials from landfills. Joining us in this episode is Ed Gugenheimer, CEO of ARMA, to discuss the province's leadership in recycling, the evolution of ARMA's programs, and what the future holds for Alberta’s circular economy.Key Topics01:00 - The origins of ARMA and Alberta's early leadership in recycling12:06 - Milestones in environmental impact15:33 - Innovations in recycling, such as renewable energy components and AI-powered sorting systems22:58 - Alberta’s ongo...
2024-11-2128 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Listening to the Land: Indigenous Wisdom in Environmental StewardshipIndigenous people are the original stewards of the land and have an important role to play in our collective response and action to a changing climate. In this episode we’re diving into the importance of reciprocity, the role of Indigenous knowledge in modern stewardship, and the significance of empowering Indigenous youth to lead future environmental initiatives. Key Topics01:24 - Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and climate action04:16 - Alberta-based examples of indigenous-led environmental stewardship08:06 - The role of community in successful environmental initiatives11:37 - Strategies for building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities16:18 - Empowering Indigenous you...
2024-11-1427 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Transforming Alberta’s Orphan WellsAlberta is facing a growing challenge with over 170,000 abandoned oil wells across the province, creating environmental risks and economic burdens for rural communities. RenuWell Energy Solutions is addressing this issue by converting these orphan well sites into community solar projects that generate clean energy and support rural communities. Keith Hirsche, founder of RenuWell, joins host Bri to explain how this innovative approach works, the positive impacts on Albertan communities, and what it means for Alberta’s renewable energy future.Key Topics:Understanding orphan wells (01:33) and their environmental and economic impact (05:31)RenuWell’s journey to repurpose orphan well...
2024-11-0724 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Power from the PeopleAlberta’s first industrial-scale waste-to-energy facility with carbon capture integration is set to open in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland in 2027. This innovative project will divert over 150,000 tonnes of Edmonton’s residential waste from landfills each year while capturing carbon emissions and generating alternative energy. Rory Wheat, Vice President of Development at Varme Energy, explains how this innovative technology works and its long-term social, environmental, and economic impacts on Edmonton and Alberta.Key Topics:Introduction to Varme Energy and its mission (01:08)How waste-to-energy technology works (02:33)The environmental benefits of waste-to-energy with integrated carbon capture (05:38)Details of the Albert...
2024-10-2417 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Coexisting with CoyotesAs our landscapes have changed over the years, coyotes have adapted to thrive in urban environments, creating unique challenges and opportunities for coexistence. In this episode, Dr. Colleen Cassady St. Clair unpacks why coyotes are so prevalent in our cities, discusses the challenges of living alongside them, and shares strategies for avoiding conflicts and interactions with these adaptable creatures.Key Topics:The evolution of Alberta’s landscapes and its impact on wildlifeThe adaptability of coyotes in urban settingsCommon challenges arising from human-coyote interactionsEffective strategies and management techniques for reducing conflicts with coyotesThe role of public education in...
2024-10-1734 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Preserving the Past to Build a Greener FutureEpisode Summary:Explore the environmental impact of demolition waste and how one Alberta-based company is tackling this issue by reclaiming valuable wood from buildings before they get demolished. Jay Sanderson, founder of Backroads Reclamation, shares he’s repurposing old-growth wood, reducing waste, and honoring Alberta’s architectural heritage. Discover the unique benefits of reclaimed wood and how it plays a vital role in sustainable development.Key Topics:The environmental impact of demolition wasteThe difference between old-growth reclaimed wood and new timberThe process and challenges of reclaiming wood from demolished structuresThe historical and environmental value of p...
2024-10-1019 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Building Alberta's Low-Carbon FutureIn this episode of What On EARTH Can We Do?, host Bri chats with Pam Goertzen, Executive Director of the Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA), about the critical role of sustainable building practices in Alberta's path to a low-carbon future. With Alberta’s rapid population growth fueling demand for new buildings, Pam discusses how the construction industry can innovate to meet the challenge of building fast, affordable, and low-carbon homes without compromising sustainability. They also explore the economics of green building, the importance of operational efficiency, and the potential for groundbreaking materials like recycled plastic to reshape the wa...
2024-10-0320 min
YourForestWhy Insects Matter–Forest Health | Insights From Caroline WhitehouseIn this episode of the YourForest podcast, host Matthew Kristoff sits down with Caroline Whitehouse, a forest health specialist with the Government of Alberta. They dive into the world of forest pests, focusing on the ecological importance of insects and how they contribute to forest resilience. Caroline shares her unique journey into entomology, emphasizing the need to appreciate insects not just as pests but as vital components of our ecosystems.Caroline Whitehouse is a forest health specialist with the Government of Alberta, where she monitors and manages forest health, particularly in relation to insect populations. She is...
2024-08-2100 min
Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast4. Banff & Lake Louise, Canada - Alyssa's 10 Year Anniversary Trip & Rocky Mountaineer Train RideJoin Alyssa & I as we talk about her 10 year anniversary trip to Banff in Alberta, Canada. In this episode we discuss:The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotelVisiting picturesque Lake Louise and the surrounding hikesEmerald Lake, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and Lake MorraineThe Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in downtown BanffSeeing the Northern Lights!HIKING BOOK REFERENCED: Best Day Hikes in Banff National ParkThe Rocky Mountaineer train - Rocky Mountaineer Instagram accountBe sure to check-out Alyssa's Banff highlight bubble on her Instagram page: happily.ever.nashville.And special shout-out to Alyssa's...
2024-03-2635 min
The Banana Pitch ShowTim LaneTim Lane is the author of Rules for Becoming a Legend and his stories have appeared in The Los Angeles Review, Emerald City, X-R-A-Y, and others. On this episode, Tim talks about the creepy beginnings of his second novel, The Neighbors We Want, then gives a stirring live reading to an enraptured crowd.
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Alberta Street Pub in Portland, Oregon. Sound mixing by Nik Kemmer.
Podcast editing by Roderick Allen.
Theme song by Akemie.
The occasional in-show Banana Pitch jingle by Anna Diem.
Hosted and produced by Michelle...
2024-02-1317 min
The Addicted Mind Podcast269: Climbing Out of Despair with Hope as Our Guide with Robert Hilliker, PhDEmbark on a transformative journey through the landscapes of hope and despair with the esteemed Robert Hilliker, whose expertise in addiction and mental health frames our latest episode. Discover the vital role hope plays in recovery, and how it intertwines with the darkest moments to create a fertile ground for growth. With Robert's guidance, examine the genetic and environmental threads that weave the tapestry of addiction, the indispensability of early intervention, and why a strong community network can dramatically alter one's life course. Feel the weight of hopelessness lift as Robert and Duane dissect its components – goals, pat...
2024-01-2943 min
I Love Mortgage Brokering529: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome - Sarah HainsworthToday, we're re-joined by Sarah Hainsworth. Sarah is a Mortgage Broker at Emerald Mortgages from Edmonton, Alberta, who is a graduate of our Rookie to Rockstar program and is almost at 100% commission split.
Sarah is here to discuss how she's overcome imposter syndrome, creative gift ideas for clients and Realtors, and how she pushes herself to do the work.
Sarah's 1st ILMB Appearance in Episode 385: https://mortgagebroker.podbean.com/e/385-sarah-hainsworth/
Sarah Hainsworth's Website: www.emeraldmortgages.ca
Sarah Hainsworth's Email: sarah@emeraldmortgages.ca
Sar...
2024-01-1526 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Cultivating Change with Calgary's BiosolidsJoin Bri as she explores the innovative Calgary Willow Plantation project with Catalina Nadeau-Bonilla, shedding light on the fascinating intersection of wastewater treatment, biosolids utilization, and environmental sustainability. The conversation delves into the details of the project, its impact on marginal lands, and the myriad benefits it brings to the city of Calgary. Learn more about The City of Calgary’s Willow Plantation: https://www.calgary.ca/water/programs/biosolids-demonstration-projects.htmlThe What On EARTH Can We Do? Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF), a registered charity that showcases, inspires, and emp...
2023-11-3023 min
Moody Movie ClubFor My Money, I'd Rather Kiss Barry KeoghanWelcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they acknowledge the artifice, ask if Emerald Fennell is their Christopher Nolan, witness the most hauntingly and beautifully accurate cinematic depiction of Alberta, and celebrate their own intentional identities of being movie watchers.This week’s movies are: Dicks: The Musical (2023), Quiz Lady (2023), Saltburn (2023), Hands That Bind (2023), King Kong (1933), and Jawbreaker (1999).Conversations:Dicks: The Musical - 3:47Quiz Lady - 16:04Saltburn...
2023-11-301h 33What On EARTH Can We Do?Building Houses with Recycled Plastic BottlesIn this episode of WOECWD, Bri has an eye-opening conversation with Kelly Rogers from Lloydminster-based EcoPlast Solutions about how they’re revolutionizing the construction industry by building homes from recycled plastic bottles. Join us for an inspiring discussion on the intersection of sustainability and construction, and the limitless potential for a greener, more resilient world.Learn more about EcoPlast Solutions: https://ecoplast-solutions.com/The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF), a registered charity that showcases, inspires, and empowers Alberta’s environmental achievements. To learn more abou...
2023-11-2320 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Guardians of the CaribouIn this episode, Bri delves into the crucial work of the Caribou Patrol program with Stephanie Leonard, the environmental coordinator at the Asenuwiche Winewak Nation (AWN). Discover the inspiring efforts behind protecting and conserving the caribou population in west-central Alberta, from highway patrols to educational outreach. Explore the deep cultural significance of caribou to the AWN and the intricate balance they maintain within the local ecosystem. Learn about the challenges Caribou face in the wild and the vision for a future where caribou thrive, creating a healthier environment for all. Take advantage of this insightful conversation on the interconnectedness...
2023-11-1622 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Plastic waste or valuable resource?In this episode, we explore the world of plastic waste and how it can be saved from landfills and turned into a valuable resource. Join us as we chat with Corey Saban from ReWaste to discover their unique approach to recycling plastic and learn how they're contributing to a circular economy that's changing how we view plastic. If you've ever wondered about the future of recycling and the possibilities hidden in the plastic items you discard, this episode is a must-listen.Learn more about [Re] Waste: https://www.rewaste.ca/The What...
2023-11-0921 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Crafting Change: Blindman Brewing's Carbon Capture StoryIn this episode, we delve into Blindman Brewing's incredible journey of pioneering carbon capture technology in the craft beer industry in Canada. Co-founders Kirk Zembal and Hans Doef unpack their six-year endeavour to reduce emissions and save money while brewing delicious beer. Learn how they're making a significant impact on sustainability and how small businesses can follow their lead. Discover the win-win opportunities of environmental responsibility and the future of Blindman Brewing's sustainability initiatives.Learn more about Blindman Brewing: https://www.blindmanbrewing.com/The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is...
2023-11-0219 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Efforts Protecting Alberta's LakesIn this episode host we sit down with Bradley Peter, Executive Director of the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS). Together, we delve into the world of lakes, exploring how this nonprofit has been working to enhance our understanding of Alberta's lakes and their watersheds for over 30 years. We’ll dive into the specifics of their Lake Keepers Program, a citizen science initiative that empowers individuals to collect water quality data in both summer and winter, shedding light on lake health, potential risks, and long-term trends. From tracking nutrient levels to monitoring oxygen in winter lakes, we’ll reveal the fasc...
2023-10-2622 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?How tire recycling is paving the road to a sustainable futureIn this episode, we dig deep into the world of tire recycling and its pivotal role in building a more sustainable future. Together with Michael Lobsinger, the Vice President of Operations at EcoFlex Recycled Rubber Solutions, we explore the history of tire recycling, its evolution, and the environmental challenges posed by discarded tires.Learn more about EcoFlex: https://www.eco-flex.com/The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program of the Alberta Emerald Foundation, a registered charity that showcases, inspires, and empowers Alberta’s environmental achievements. To learn more about the Alberta Em...
2023-10-1919 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?From fields to forests: The journey toward rewilding CanadaIn this episode, we delve into the captivating world of rewilding with Project Forest's Founder and Executive Director, Mike Toffan. Join us as we explore how Project Forest is on a mission to rewild Canada, one forest at a time. Discover their inspiring journey, their impact on biodiversity and climate resilience, and their vision for a greener, more sustainable future. Get ready to be inspired and learn how you can be part of the rewilding revolution!Learn more about Project Forest: https://projectforest.ca/The What On EARTH Can We Do Podcast is a program...
2023-10-1223 min
Real Talk Ryan JespersenAlberta’s New Myrnam School: Top Ten in the WORLDWhat an "electrifying" week it's been on Real Talk! Prompted by political and industry developments, we've spent a bunch of time talking about renewable energy and Alberta's future in that space. New Myrnam School, about two hours east of Edmonton, is currently shortlisted as one of the World's Best Schools for Environmental Action. This episode, we find out what makes this school so special.
2:47 | Robert "Mr. T" Tymofichuk won a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching about a year ago. Principal Danielle Eriksen just accepted an Alberta Emerald Award on behalf of her school. Recent grade 12 graduate Hannah S...
2023-08-111h 22
Exposure Therapy: The Photography Podcast🔴 Master the Art: Adding Models to Take Your Landscape Photography to the Next LevelRobert Ziegenfuss | EXPOSURE THERAPY | The Photography Podcast | Ep. 11
Welcome to Exposure Therapy, the podcast that celebrates the art and craft of photography, and the talented individuals who are using their lenses to tell captivating stories. Today, we're delighted to have American photographer Robert Ziegenfuss with us, who is living in the picturesque town of Kenmare, Ireland, and capturing the beauty of the Emerald Isle through his lens. With two successful businesses under his belt - a furniture business and an import business - Robert is also an accomplished landscape photographer and runs...
2023-04-111h 12What On EARTH Can We Do?Gardening 101: The benefits and how to get startedBackyard, front yard, or even alleyway gardening is a great way to connect to nature, your community, and help feed your family.In this episode, Bri chats with Patty Milligan from The Edmonton Urban Farm to discover the environmental benefits of gardening and the different ways to get started!Learn more about the Edmonton Urban Farm: https://exploreedmonton.com/industry/edmonton-urban-farmTell us what you think about the What On EARTH Can We Do? podcast: https://forms.gle/gfZLzgHy8gzMAyPy8Learn more about the Alberta Emerald Foundation: https://emeraldfoundation.ca/
2023-02-0235 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?How your recycled bottles can help build a circular economyIn 2021 alone, 2.5 billion beverage containers were sold in Alberta. Of that, 2.1 billion were recycled through Alberta's bottle depots.In this episode, Bri chats with Lori Koebel from ABCRC to learn what happens to our beverage containers after they're recycled and how they can help play a role in the circular economy.Learn more about ABCRC: https://www.abcrc.com/Find a bottle depot near you: https://albertadepot.ca/
2023-01-1920 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?A Century of Change: How land use has altered Alberta’s natural areasOver the past century, Alberta's natural spaces have changed drastically. We've converted spaces like grasslands into urban centres, wetlands into agricultural areas, and so much more. And while we need to change natural spaces to meet our society's growing needs, there's often a more sustainable way to do it.In this episode, Bri chats with Jennifer Janzen and Jana Vamosi to discuss how land use has changed Alberta’s natural areas over the past 100 years, the impact it’s had on the environment, and how we can reduce that impact as our population continues to grow.Wa...
2023-01-0527 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Textile Waste: The Global Problem and Solutions for a More Sustainable FutureIn this episode, Bri is joined by Sarah Janzen, owner of Blenderz Garment Recyclers, to talk about textile waste.They'll explore where our textile waste problem comes from, its environmental impact, and discuss solutions to the problem!Learn more about Blenderzhttps://www.blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com/Learn more about textile wastehttps://wrwcanada.com/en/get-involved/resources/textiles-themed-resources/textiles-waste-factshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-12/fast-fashion-turning-parts-ghana-into-toxic-landfill/100358702
2022-12-2021 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Getting started with solar: Residential EditionWith rising energy costs and the increasing need for climate action, solar is something that many people are turning toward. But, installing solar in your home can become overwhelming if you don't have the information you need to make the right decisions.In this episode, Bri sits down with Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal, Co-CEO's of Zeno Renewables, to learn about:The benefits of installing solar on your homeThe average cost of a solar installation in AlbertaHow the installation process worksAnd more!More information about solar in Canada:https://renewablesassociation.ca/by-the-numbers/
2022-12-0737 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?How conservation is shaping our futureConservation, it's something you've probably heard of before, but maybe never thought twice about.Today, Bri chats with Michelle Holland from The Canadian Wildlife Federation to learn about what conservation is, why it's important, and how it's shaping our future.
2022-11-2231 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?A beginners guide to winter cyclingCycling is a great way to reduce transportation costs and travel around our cities, but once the snow hits the ground it can be a bit intimidating! In this episode, Bri chats with Jen and Jeremy Tweddell from the Canmore Community Cruisers about the benefits of winter cycling and tips to get started.What's in this episode?01:30 - Why did you start winter cycling and how long have you been doing it?04:14 - More about the Community Cruisers Bike All Winter program07:33 - What are the benefits of winter cycling?
2022-11-0835 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Coping with eco-anxietyEco-anxiety is quickly becoming a shared experience for people across the world, especially young people. In this episode of WOECWD, Bri chats with Sasha Adamova from the Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education and Sebastien Rioux from Newo Global Energy about their experiences with eco-anxiety and their advice on how to work through it. What's in this episode?0:35 - learn more about eco-anxiety3:00 - Sasha and Sebastien’s background5:33 - When was the first time you experiences eco-anxiety and what prompted it?10:57 - How do both of you deal wi...
2022-10-2731 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Learning from the prosWho are the individuals across Alberta taking action against climate change and what drives them to do it?What we're chatting about:02:09 - Get to know Pat Letizia04:35 - Pat has been a part of environmental granting programs that have dispersed over $11 million dollars to over 734 environmental projects08:08 - Pat’s advice to new leaders or young leaders10:43 - How Eco-Growth environmental is turning waste into bio-mass energy (carbon-neutral energy)!13:40 - Eco-Growth’s motivation behind making environmentalism the core of their business23:07 - The impact Eco-Growth is ha...
2022-01-2156 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Using our voices to make a changeIn this episode, we sit down with Emerald Award winners Defend Alberta Parks & Lacombe Composite High School's EcoVision. Together, we chat about how public engagement can influence solutions to problems that affect people’s lives and how we can use our voices to make a change.What we're chatting about:03:57 - Learning about CPAWS and the Defend Alberta Parks campaign05:40 - “we have just under 500 provincial parks in AB, we were looking at losing 175 of those, that’s 45%”06:40 - The early stages of the Defend AB Parks campaign09:33 - The famo...
2021-12-1633 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Reducing our emissions, one step at a time!In Canada, transportation produces 27% of our national emissions, and homes and buildings produce 13%... but, there are things we can do to shrink those numbers!In this episode of What On EARTH Can We Do? we chat with The Calgary Region Airshed Zone and Solar Alberta to learn all about emissions: what they are, why they exist, and what we can do as individuals to reduce them!In this episode:04:25 - discover how air quality is monitored 11:40 - learn how you can reduce your emissions17:51 - how does solar reduce e...
2021-12-0333 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Where there is water, there is life"Nîpîy, which is water in Cree, means life… where there is water, there is life” - Katherine Swampy, Band Councilor, Samson Cree NationIn this episode of What On EARTH Can We Do? we're chatting with the Emerald Award-Winning Vermilion River Watershed Alliance & Pigeon Lake Watershed Association to learn all about watersheds and why they're so important!--In this episode:02:05 - “A watershed is basically a big area of land that drains water to a single point and that point is a body of water”04:39 - “stewardship i...
2021-11-1822 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Growing a connection to the land - literally!In this episode:"Regenerative agriculture is a decision to stop with the extraction ... and all about helping the earth thrive" (08:26)"When you support local farmers you're a part of an incredibly hopeful journey" (13:28)"[Alberta] has some of the last left healthy native fescue grasses and it's our responsibility to preserve them" (18:49)About our guests:YYC Growers & DistributorsYYC Growers is a social enterprise working to distribute wealth in the area of food production and distribution. Learn more about their amazing work! Glenbow Ranch Park FoundationGlenbow Ranch protects 3200...
2021-11-0438 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Plastic pollution: what can we do about it?About 2.8 million tonnes of plastic waste ends up in Canadian landfills every year, which is the equivalent of the weight of 24 CN towers! In this episode, we sit down with Jade Janzen from Lives with Less Plastic and Robert Herritt from StyroGo to chat about plastic pollution and what they're doing about it. And, as always, we'll get some tips on how we can reduce plastic consumption in our own lives!
2021-10-2135 min
Der Vielflieger Podcast » Travel-Dealz.deWunderschön: Roadtrip durch den Westen Kanadas – Travel-Dealz Podcast #47
Von Vancouver nach Calgary – durch die Canadian Rockies und durch zahlreiche wunderschöne Nationalparks. Wir sind in zwei Wochen quer durch Westkanada gefahren. Warum ihr das auch mal machen solltet, darum geht’s jetzt!
Der Podcast dauert gut 35 Minuten. Hört euch den Podcast in Ruhe an! Es geht bei unserem Podcast nicht darum, möglichst viele Informationen in möglichst kurzer Zeit zu vermitteln, sondern um eigene Erfahrungen und Geschichten.
Einmal durch British Columbia und Alberta
Durch Laden der Karte akzeptierst du die Datenschutzerklärung von Google.
Karte laden
Auswahl speichern & immer Google Ma...
2021-10-2000 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Creating Greener Homes & BuildingsMaking your home more energy-efficient and sustainable doesn't have to be hard! In this live episode of What On EARTH Can We Do? we sit down with green building technology experts Melanie Ross and Peter Graul to find out what green building technologies are and how we can use them to make our homes greener.
2021-10-071h 05
Speaking MunicipallyPining for more treesHere are the relevant links for this episode:Hi JagmeetNDP Leader Singh talks jobs, support for workers and health care during Edmonton pitstopLRT TestingLRT trains begin testing on Edmonton's Valley Line SoutheastOilers ScheduleEdmonton Oilers announce team's 2021 pre-season schedule, including games against Flames, KrakenGuest: Dustin BajerWebsiteLinkedInTwitterShrubscriberForest City Plants2019: The Case of the Capilano ApricotsTree LoveRoot for TreesPublic Tree Bylaw proposed to help protect Edmonton's urban forestWatch out for that tree: Idylwylde residents push back against City of Edmonton planting project...
2021-07-2342 min
Sparking ActionMake a difference in the worldOne of my intentions with my podcast is to have inspiring conversations with people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences, because I believe we can learn so much from different perspectives. My guest today is Linda Dudar, who has years of leadership experience and success as a teacher, administrator, professor and Dean of Education. Linda says she’s retired but she continues to stay active and focused on her mission of making a difference in the world. In our conversation we talk about so many things, including the importance of believing in yourself, having trust and being open to po...
2021-06-1748 min
The Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 97 – Alberta Emerald Foundation Celebrates 30 years!On this episode, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Emerald Awards! Every year, the Alberta Emerald Foundation recognizes outstanding organizations, community groups and individuals for their environmental achievements.
Over the last 30 years, they have recognized almost 400 recipients and celebrated almost 900 finalists through the Emerald Awards.
Links:
Find out more about the Alberta Emerald Foundation.
See all the winners from this year’s Emerald Awards and watch the ceremony.
Check out the finalists from the Emerald Award Business category:
– YYC Growers and Distributers
– Future Ancestors Services Inc.
– Integrated Sustainability
Hea...
2021-06-1100 min
The Bonus Yearstransplant & the pandemicBest SelfWe asked 6 different people who are a part of the transplant community one question: what's been the most challenging thing about the pandemic? and Brooke & Ben chime in with their own experiences too.You'll hear from some amazing people:Alisha Emerald || @alisha.emerald || 9 months post-liver transplant from Alberta, CanadaMeghan Smith || @meghanmakingmoves || 1.5 years post-liver transplant from Baltimore, MarylandJay Erve- heart & liver recipient (2008), awaiting kidney transplant from Naperville, IllinoisJen Rohe || @thismommysheart || 3 years post-heart transplant from Lacey, WashingtonKimberly Cooley || @kmcooley || 3 years post-liver...
2021-06-0433 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?WOECWD LIVE! – Green EventsIn our very first LIVE episode, we sit down with Melissa Radu, Sustainability Manager from the Emerald Award-winning Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC) over plant-based pancakes. Topics on the table include ECC's game-changing sustainability work, the value of plant-based eating, and how everyday people can host greener events.
2020-12-1647 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Sustainabi"city"In this episode sponsored by the good folks at the Edmonton Goodwill Impact Centre, Colleen and Gregory learn about Canada's first solar-powered buses in St. Albert, and a not-for-profit that is funding renewable energy projects across Alberta, the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre.
2020-12-0228 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Youth (Part Two!)Last season, we chatted with a young person about their un-bee-lievable work – but the conversation about youth leading the environmental movement was far from over. In this episode, we take you on a road trip of Southern Alberta, and introduce you to some incredible educators who are inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.
2020-11-1929 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Community & CollaborationCan somewhere as stunning as Dale Hodges Park be built by one person? Collaboration is essential in moving forward and guests Tristan Surtees, Charles Blanc, Carolyn Bowen, and Chris Manderson will tell you why.
2020-11-0530 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Trash to CashGuests Kim Caron and Glen Smith talk biofuel, entrepreneurship, and how sustainable businesses just might save the world.
2020-10-2239 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Tree HuggersIn the season two premiere, guests Megan Andre & Rebekah Adams (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society) and Katelynne Webb (City of Edmonton Root for Trees) teach us why we should be loving trees our whole life, not just in grade four.
2020-10-0838 min
Let's Find OutGarden UpdateUpdates on some pod stuff coming up:
A mailbag episode next week! Email your messages to chris@letsfindoutpodcast.com by September 7 and as long as they require absolutely no research, we’ll try to read them out on air.
Back by popular demand, we’ll be doing another Ritchie historical walking tour this September, in collaboration with the Ritchie Community League. The Ritchie area is filled with fascinating stories, from its cameo appearance on SCTV to the cattle that escaped from the Gainers Meatpacking Plant. Send us your questions and Oumar Salifou will use them to build this year...
2020-09-0202 min
Mess Hall Podcast121 Emergency Preparedness Week with Epic PodcastWelcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.
Today Avery and Lena team up with Josh And Grayson from Epic Podcast for Emergency Preparedness Week. We try IMPs, freeze dried foods, and things scrounged up.
This weeks podcast shout out is going to:
EPIC PODCAST - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN CANADA
An educational podcast aimed at emergency managers of all levels, hosted by Dr. Josh Bezanson and Grayson Cockett. Find out more at epicpodcast.ca
The EPIC Podcast is also on Twitter @EPIC__Podcast
With...
2020-05-0747 minMess Hall Podcast117- Retro candyWelcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.
Today Avery and Lena revisit their youth with candy of the past. Fun Dip, Runts, and candy "cigarettes" are some of the nostalgia treats we tried.
This weeks's podcast shout out is going to
ED - CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE TEACHING LIFE
No lists, no inspirational quotes — just honest conversations with teacher Shane Lawrence. Hear interviews with educators every week, and a monthly check-in with a roundtable of local teachers. Find out more at www.theedpodcast.com
With Pod Powe...
2020-04-2236 min
The Eat More Barbecue PodcastAbe DelgadoWelcome to Episode 89 of the podcast!
Original Air Date: April 1, 2020
The Eat More Barbecue Podcast is a proud part of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week’s network shoutout goes out to then ED-Conversations About The Teaching Life. Listen for honest conversations with teacher Shane Lawrence. Hear interviews with educators every week, and a monthly check-in with a roundtable of local teachers. Visit www.albertapodcastnetwork.com for links to this show and all the other great shows on the network.
Be sure to visit www.seatgiant.ca for tickets to all the hottest sporting events, concerts and th...
2020-04-0143 min
Green Energy Futures247. SPUD.ca turns the table on food wasteMore than half (58%) of the food that enters Canada's food system is wasted, filling landfills and releasing major greenhouse gas emissions. SPUD.ca wants to change all that. This week on CKUA Radio's Green Energy Futures we talk to Georgie Hyland of this Emerald Award-winning program from Alberta. Learn more on our blog: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/spud-ca-turns-the-table-on-food-waste-reduces-emissions
2020-03-2403 min
Green Energy Futures246. Indigenous Renewable Energy Projects Produce Cheap ElectricityGREEN AND LEAN - The projects had to have indigenous ownership and they had to be renewable. At 3.9 cents/kWh the result was historically cheap renewable energy in Alberta. And for their part in all this, the Indigenous Electricity Working Group picked up an Emerald Award. We speak to Andres Filella, of the Metis Nation, a consultant to the working group. This is Part III in our collaborative production with the What On Earth Podcast of the Alberta Emerald Foundation. See blog, podcasts and more: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/246-working-group-leads-to-indigenous-owned-renewable-energy-projects
2020-03-2003 min
Green Energy Futures245. Alberta's Land Reclamation International Grad SchoolThe UN has declared 2021 to 2030 to be the Decade of Ecological Restoration and, thanks to the University of Alberta–based award-winning Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS), students in Alberta are taking up the challenge. That's this week on Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio podcast produced in collaboration with the Emerald Foundation's "What on Earth Can We Do" podcast. Learn more: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/245-land-reclamation-and-the-decade-of-ecological-restoration
2020-03-1103 minThe Well Endowed PodcastEpisode 65 – Kids! In! Space!On this episode, we find out about the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program. The program gets kids to design experiments with the goal of having their work loaded into a rocket and launched 400 kilometres up to the International Space Station. And Edmonton Public Schools is not about to miss that trip!
This is serious science, friends.
Links:
Find out more about the Students Spaceflight Experiments Program.
Check out this video from the Edmonton Journal about Mission 14: Shrimp Among the Stars.
Follow writer Scott Lilwall on Twitter
Listen to What On Earth Can We...
2020-02-1400 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?"What On Earth Did We Do?"In the season one finale, Colleen and Gregory revisit what they learned from the environmental experts and share their successes and takeaways.
2020-02-1419 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Bee-lieve in the YouthIn episode five, Amelia Altmiks (MacEwan University's Sustainability Leadership Council) shares her love and admiration of bees and gives us insight into how youth are leading the climate movement.
2020-02-0726 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Renewable EnergyIn episode four, Andres Filella (Indigenous Electricity Technical Working Group) and David Dodge (Green Energy Futures) discuss how renewable energy can have a huge impact on not only the environment, but economics.
2020-01-3132 min
Minority KornerMK216: Bad BAPS, Bad BAPS (Ku Klux Klan Act, Bambi, Gentrafarming, Megan Markle, Bad Boys 4 Life, 2nd Amendment, Chick-Fil-A, Equal Rights Amendment, Megyn Kelly, Reparations)Joining us again,it’s Emerald! With our animation expert on board, we talk about the new animated series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts that is breaking ground on the LGBTQ+ and diversity front! Which movie is Disney reaching into the animated vaults to get the live action treatment, to ruin your childhood? Emerald has a mini review of Martin Lawrence and Will Smith’s reunion Bad Boys 4 Life- will we be able to create our own repetitious theme song by the end of the episode like the Bad Boys? We talk about our very own BAP herself Megan...
2020-01-311h 30What On EARTH Can We Do?The Realities of RecyclingIn episode three, Kristin Arnot (Reuse Centre), Mortimer Capriles (Goodwill Impact Centre), and Leon Kassian (College H.U.N.K.S.) "break down" the notion that recycling is the end-all solution.
2020-01-2434 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Land ReclamationIn episode two, guests Dr. M Anne Naeth and Dr. Valerie Miller (Land Reclamation International Graduate School) from the University of Alberta teach Colleen, Gregory, and the rest of us that land can be brought back to life.
2020-01-1728 minWhat On EARTH Can We Do?Food WasteIn our first-ever episode, guest Georgie Hyland (SPUD.ca) gets real with Colleen, Gregory, and the rest of us about food waste.
2020-01-1027 min
Alberta ImpactCan We Grow Our Economy and Still Protect our EnvironmentHere in Alberta, we really do have it all. Our province has abundant natural resources, fertile soil and beautiful landscapes making this province a great place to live and work. Although natural resource production such as Forestry, Oil & Gas, and Agriculture have and is still contributing to our prosperous economy, we do have to take measures to protect our environment. Meet the Organization who has been advocating, supporting and nurturing innovative environmental initiatives, the Alberta Emerald Foundation.
2019-12-0121 min
Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)Public Land for the Taking: A Disturbing Prairie Tale (Part 2 Q&A)Less than five percent of Alberta is comprised of native prairie on public lands. The 7000-year-old remnants of native prairie are of immeasurable value in preserving biodiversity, maintaining healthy watersheds, sequestering carbon, sustaining livestock production and providing outdoor recreation opportunities for a rapidly growing human population in southern Alberta. Albertans value native prairie and their public lands.
The speaker will suggest current law and policy regarding public land sale reflects an outdated ideology that defines progress as turning the prairie into a human enterprise, such as tame pasture, cultivated fields or industrial development. The taking of public land by individuals...
2010-11-0429 min
Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)Public Land for the Taking: A Disturbing Prairie Tale (Part 1)Less than five percent of Alberta is comprised of native prairie on public lands. The 7000-year-old remnants of native prairie are of immeasurable value in preserving biodiversity, maintaining healthy watersheds, sequestering carbon, sustaining livestock production and providing outdoor recreation opportunities for a rapidly growing human population in southern Alberta. Albertans value native prairie and their public lands.
The speaker will suggest current law and policy regarding public land sale reflects an outdated ideology that defines progress as turning the prairie into a human enterprise, such as tame pasture, cultivated fields or industrial development. The taking of public land by individuals...
2010-11-0433 min
Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)Public Land for the Taking: A Disturbing Prairie Tale (Part 2 Q&A)Less than five percent of Alberta is comprised of native prairie on public lands. The 7000-year-old remnants of native prairie are of immeasurable value in preserving biodiversity, maintaining healthy watersheds, sequestering carbon, sustaining livestock production and providing outdoor recreation opportunities for a rapidly growing human population in southern Alberta. Albertans value native prairie and their public lands.
The speaker will suggest current law and policy regarding public land sale reflects an outdated ideology that defines progress as turning the prairie into a human enterprise, such as tame pasture, cultivated fields or industrial development. The taking of public land by individuals...
2010-11-0400 minSouthern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)Public Land for the Taking: A Disturbing Prairie Tale (Part 1)Less than five percent of Alberta is comprised of native prairie on public lands. The 7000-year-old remnants of native prairie are of immeasurable value in preserving biodiversity, maintaining healthy watersheds, sequestering carbon, sustaining livestock production and providing outdoor recreation opportunities for a rapidly growing human population in southern Alberta. Albertans value native prairie and their public lands.
The speaker will suggest current law and policy regarding public land sale reflects an outdated ideology that defines progress as turning the prairie into a human enterprise, such as tame pasture, cultivated fields or industrial development. The taking of public land by individuals...
2010-11-0400 min
Celtic Roots Radio – Irish music podcastCeltic Roots Radio 21 - 'Dry yer eyes, son - sure it'll harden ye!'Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Belfast, Northern Ireland: with music from:The Town Pants, (British Columbia, Canada) - 'Old Vancouver Town', (Weight of Words) Maidens IV, (Ohio, USA) - 'Whistling Gypsy', (Emerald Fire) Jenna Tague, (Hawaii, USA) -'Small Piece of Heaven', (single) Raggle Taggle, (California, USA) - 'The Quest', (Dublin Fusion) Vannatta, (Al...
2010-07-0129 min