<description>&lt;p&gt;For years now, CBC Edmonton AM host Tara McCarthy has been sharing Alberta music on her weekly Provincial Playlist segment. Now, that weekly column came to life on stage. The first ever Provincial Playlist Live show at Felice Café featured three musicians playing music and sharing stories with Tara. We bring you some of that live show, with artists Caylie G, Kija Lado and Jessie Bird. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

For years now, CBC Edmonton AM host Tara McCarthy has been sharing Alberta music on her weekly Provincial Playlist segment. Now, that weekly column came to life on stage. The first ever Provincial Playlist Live show at Felice Café featured three musicians playing music and sharing stories with Tara. We bring you some of that live show, with artists Caylie G, Kija Lado and Jessie Bird.

Celebrating Alberta’s music scene: CBC’s Provincial Playlist Live

<description>&lt;p&gt;Young Albertans who grow up in the child welfare system age out at 18. Should they die anytime up to the age of 22,&amp;nbsp;the&amp;nbsp;Office of the Child and Youth Advocate will conduct a review of the death. Now, the Alberta government is proposing legislation that would see death investigations conducted only on a discretionary basis for former child welfare clients between the ages of 18 and 20, and none for those who die older than 20.&amp;nbsp;This week on the podcast we hear a conversation with three young Edmontonians who grew up in care and aged out. They share their experience and reactions to this proposed legislation.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Young Albertans who grow up in the child welfare system age out at 18. Should they die anytime up to the age of 22,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Office of the Child and Youth Advocate will conduct a review of the death. Now, the Alberta government is proposing legislation that would see death investigations conducted only on a discretionary basis for former child welfare clients between the ages of 18 and 20, and none for those who die older than 20.&nbsp;This week on the podcast we hear a conversation with three young Edmontonians who grew up in care and aged out. They share their experience and reactions to this proposed legislation.

Government moves to ditch investigations into deaths of young adults in care

<description>&lt;p&gt;A federal election could be called at any moment, and it’s almost certain that our next elected prime minister will be from Alberta. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is from Calgary, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney was raised in Edmonton.&amp;nbsp;This is Edmonton&amp;nbsp;host Clare Bonnyman discusses the implications for Alberta with CBC writer Jason Markusoff, producer and co-host of the&amp;nbsp;House Party&amp;nbsp;podcast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A federal election could be called at any moment, and it’s almost certain that our next elected prime minister will be from Alberta. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is from Calgary, and Liberal Leader Mark Carney was raised in Edmonton.&nbsp;This is Edmonton&nbsp;host Clare Bonnyman discusses the implications for Alberta with CBC writer Jason Markusoff, producer and co-host of the&nbsp;House Party&nbsp;podcast.

Will having a prime minister from Alberta be good for our province?

<description>&lt;p&gt;Francis the Pig became part of Alberta’s history more than three decades ago when the rebellious swine escaped from a slaughterhouse. The ham on the lam inspired a generation with his freedom loving spirit. He was immortalized in bronze but recently the statue seemingly went missing. Hear more about Francis’ legacy and the Edmonton sculptor who helped keep Francis’ story alive on this week’s episode.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Francis the Pig became part of Alberta’s history more than three decades ago when the rebellious swine escaped from a slaughterhouse. The ham on the lam inspired a generation with his freedom loving spirit. He was immortalized in bronze but recently the statue seemingly went missing. Hear more about Francis’ legacy and the Edmonton sculptor who helped keep Francis’ story alive on this week’s episode.

Where is Francis the Pig?

<description>&lt;p&gt;Companies and institutions are moving away from equity, diversity and inclusion policies, including here in Edmonton. Many felt compelled to make a commitment after the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests. Now many are choosing to back away. We’ll look at what’s behind the changing attitudes toward the policies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Companies and institutions are moving away from equity, diversity and inclusion policies, including here in Edmonton. Many felt compelled to make a commitment after the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests. Now many are choosing to back away. We’ll look at what’s behind the changing attitudes toward the policies.&nbsp;

The shift away from equity diversity and inclusion

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