There you are, strolling along the street or perusing the online aisles and you see it. That item that pulls you in and claims a chunk of your debit or credit card. It's something you didn't really need, but now own. What's the story of that impulse buy you couldn't resist?

The province's fall vaccine program begins next week, and issues with vaccine distribution have been in the news. We heard your questions about vaccines - whether they're for influenza, COVID, or RSV.

Today on Alberta at Noon, we talked extreme weather conditions. Our callers and guests described some of the worst days they've had battling the elements.

There are a lot of skunks around Alberta these days. Maybe you've got one living under your porch right now and today we are asked you to share your skunk experiences. Have you ever been sprayed by one? Has your dog ever been sprayed by one? Do you have any memorable skunk encounters you'd like to share?

A Calgary company wants to build a large nuclear power plant in northwest Alberta. Should nuclear power be part of the mix as this province works toward meeting its climate obligations? Or are the potential risks simply too high?

There's a very good chance that you have a cell phone within easy reach right now and it's probably chirping and buzzing, trying to get your attention. Can you resist? The answer is, increasingly, no. Have you noticed your attention span isn't what it was? Have you found yourself drifting off? Well put your phone down and pay attention.

How are the roads and highways where you live? Is it time for the province to start spending more money to repair and replace them?

We want you to share your experiences as a foster caregiver or someone who has been in care. What do you want others to know about fostering, and if you are considering becoming a caregiver, we'd like to know what's holding you back?