The rumour mill has former Prime Minister Stephen Harper taking over as the next chair of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo). What does this say about Danielle Smith's goal of an Alberta Pension Plan, and what might it mean for your retirement income? 

2:45 | Veteran political columnist Graham Thomson digs into the AIMCo story, including the Harper rumour. We get into the implications of Premier Smith's leadership review, and the likelihood of deficit budgets in Alberta's future. 

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34:00 | You've got a brand new opportunity to experience some of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring areas of Jasper, and witness the dramatic and transformational effects of the July wildfire. Get the details on Sundog's new, limited-time tour "Wildlife of Jasper and the Ecology of Fire" in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper. 

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36:15 | How might a second Trump presidency impact Canada? Graham tells us what he's keeping an eye on. How about former Liberal finance minister (and future Liberal leader?) Bill Morneau calling out environment minister Stephen Gilbeault's emissions cap? We wrap with details on Alberta adding two seats in its Legislature, and some of the politicking going on behind the scenes. 

55:55 | Have you heard about Mary McEachern's plight? The Rotary Foundation is refusing to respect Mary's husband Steve's dying wishes re: the allocation of their $40M estate. Ryan's all fired up. 

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