Gun violence, Campus food bank demand, Back-to-school saving

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH   We begin with our monthly chat with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld. This time out, the Chief addresses the recent surge in gun violence in the city, and the CPS’ plan to combat the disturbing trend.   Inflation and the general rise in the cost of living has impacted all of us, and now we’re hearing that post-secondary students in the Province are being hit particularly hard. We hear from the University of Calgary’s ‘Students Union’ about the ‘doubling’ demand for help from on-campus Food Banks.   Back-to-school shopping can be a very stressful experience for parents experiencing financial difficulties. We speak with Personal Finance Expert Barry Choi for some tips to stretch your ‘back to school’ shopping dollars.