Friends of Medicare, Pledge Day, Parker PR, and Christmas Trees 101

Is the UCP government’s plan to fix Alberta's healthcare system viable? We discuss with Chris Gallaway, Executive Director of “Friends of Medicare” to hear what the organization’s biggest healthcare ‘takeaways’ are, from Tuesday’s Throne speech.   Pledge Day is December 2nd right here on 770 CHQR. We continue our series shining the ‘spotlight’ on the various charities supported by the Calgary Children's Foundation. This time out, our “on-air contributor” Dave McIvor brings us the story behind a unique program offered by the Calgary Distress Centre called “Connect-Teen”.   Next,”Tis the Season” for holiday gatherings and gift giving among co-workers and clients. We catch up with Ellen Parker, CEO and Owner of “Parker PR”, for some tips to ensure it’s a ‘happy holiday’ for your organization.   Finally, you can think of it as “Christmas Trees 101”. We talk with Calgary’s #1 ‘green thumb’ Meryl Coombs, host of “Let’s Talk Gardening” right here on 770 CHQR and owner of “Spruce it Up Garden Centre”. Merle offers up some advice on which type of tree would be the best fit for you and your family and just how much you can expect to pay to celebrate the season, with a ‘real’ tree.