Episodes

  • Calgarians turn to pandemic-era snitch lines

    Calgarians turn to pandemic-era snitch lines
    Jun 19 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup With Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel reports the latest news on the water crisis still ongoing in Calgary. Rachel has a disturbing update about the thousands of Calgarians ratting on their neighbours, and explains how the city is gaslighting Calgarians. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Western Canada's immigration woes

    Western Canada's immigration woes
    Jun 15 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel breaks down Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and BC Premier David Eby’s frustration with the federal government for giving Quebec $750 million to deal with immigration pressures with BC and Alberta get nothing. Rachel also explains why the two premiers’ criticism is misplaced. Later on the show, Rachel has an update about the cost of the carbon tax. She also wonders whether rushing to get new homes built in Alberta is the best solution. Finally, Rachel has news about the water crisis still unfolding in Calgary — and it turns out the conspiracy theorists were right again! Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Calgary is falling apart

    Calgary is falling apart
    Jun 12 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains what we know about the break in one of Calgary’s major water mains that’s caused a crisis across the city for over a week. Rachel also reveals how Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s efforts to reassure Calgarians have actually caused more concern. And finally, Rachel has news about petty tyrants who never let a good crisis go to waste. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Alberta gears up to fight federal censorship

    Alberta gears up to fight federal censorship
    Jun 8 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains how the Alberta government is responding to Ottawa’s proposed legislation to censor oil and gas companies from speaking about their environmental achievements. Also on the show, a water line has been punctured in Calgary and is wreaking havoc on the city. Rachel also has news about a prominent board position that’s been given to an unpopular and controversial former Alberta premier. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Ottawa already seeking to 'derail' an Alberta pension

    Ottawa already seeking to 'derail' an Alberta pension
    Jun 5 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews UCP Bonnyville chair and lead for the Alberta First Pension, Mitch Sylvestre. He says an Alberta based pension plan is a “no brainer,” adding that seniors would be given a raise if the pension plan was brought home —contrary to claims from the Alberta NDP that pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan would cause seniors to lose their pension. Sylvestre also warns that the federal government would make the process of pulling out of the CPP as difficult as possible, and explains how the Ottawa is already seeking to “derail” the province’s efforts. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Alberta charter schools are booming

    Alberta charter schools are booming
    May 29 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews Caylan Ford, the founder of three classical academy charter schools in Alberta. Ford explains how her charter schools operate differently from regular public schools by prioritizing lessons that have stood the test of time. She also speaks about the damage being done to children in some public schools, and explains how concerned parents can express their interest in opening a charter school. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • More human caused fires in Alberta

    More human caused fires in Alberta
    May 25 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel explains how most of the fires started in Alberta over the long weekend were human caused. Also on the show, Rachel has an update from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about the changes her government is making in healthcare and how it will improve things. Later on the show, Rachel has a bizarre story about a Calgary court ruling to allow depraved sex parties in one northwest neighbourhood. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • The Inside Story on Pierre Poilievre

    The Inside Story on Pierre Poilievre
    May 22 2024
    Today on the Alberta Roundup with Rachel Emmanuel, Rachel interviews True North host and author Andrew Lawton about his upcoming political biography, “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life.” Lawton says there’s something in the book for everyone, and even reveals that the now Conservative leader had a knack for practical jokes. Lawton also explains what kind of access he had to Poilievre during the writing process. Tune into the Alberta Roundup now! Order your copy of Andrew's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Pierre-Poilievre-Political-Andrew-Lawton/dp/1990823807/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins