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Join Ron Wilson weekdays on Edmonton AM for an in-depth look at the day's top stories, all you need to know about the weather, and traffic to get you through the rush hour.  Of course, John Hancock will have all your sports as well. So tune into CBC 740 from 5:30-8:30 Monday to Friday.

Here's What's On Friday's Show. (:29)

Feature Story from Monday's Show. Gift cards--- it's a billion dollar business in Canada and tis the season--- but are you getting your moneys worth? We got the story from the CBC's Adrienne Lamb.(6:12)

Feature Story from Tuesday's Show. The number of students enrolled in computer sciences is down and that means tough times for some Edmonton businesses. Ron spoke with Sia Samimi who is Chairs of NAIT's Computer Systems Technology program. (6:56)

Feature Story from Wednesday's Show. The Alberta Soccer Association has decided that Muslim girls will be allowed to wear their head scarves on the playing field. Ron spoke with Ron Axelson who is the  Executive  Director of the Alberta Soccer Association. (8:42)
An example of the kind of hijab that will be allowed for soccer can be viewed at "thehijabshop.com"

Feature Story from Thursday's Show. What's Christmas like when you're on a 100 Mile diet?  Ron checked in with Lana and Ivor Mackay, who are eating this way for an entire year. (6:28)

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Ron Wilson, host of Edmonton AM

Hosted By
Ron Wilson

Schedule
Weekday Mornings
5:30 to 8:37a.m. on CBC Radio One


Features
Turkey Drive
Turkey Drive
Starting Nov. 30th, help CBC Edmonton reach our goal of 8000 turkeys for Edmonton's Food Bank.
Housing Matters
Housing Matters
Alberta's rental aid program is $10 million over budget, and wages are not keeping up with rising rents.
» Vacancy rates may be rising audio icon (5:50)

» Rents rising faster than wages audio icon (5:29)

» Renewed calls for rent control audio icon (5:42)
Budget cuts and social services
Social services in crisis
A timeline of budget cuts and extended interviews on the sector's current human resources crisis.
Heartland contest
Alberta's Royalties
CBC Edmonton's
in-depth feature on Alberta's royalties: history, reports and who said what.
Food Fight
Food Fight
Dig into the local food scene to find out what's growing, who's growing it and where you can buy it.