You know an iconic image the second you see it. Captured by photographer Jason Franson, the shot of a healthcare worker appearing to extend her middle finger to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has everybody talking. Healthcare will be a major theme in campaigns leading up to the election expected on May 29. Will Albertans trust Danielle Smith with one of their most important public services, or will Rachel Notley's NDP convince them otherwise?

6:10 | The NDP is polling well in Calgary...but does it matter? Basic math suggests the UCP could win big in Alberta's rural ridings and stay in power. Political scientist Dr. Lisa Young gets into pollster Janet Brown's newest numbers, and (more importantly) explains what they mean.

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37:20 | Longtime opinion columnist Licia Corbella leaves no doubt around who she'll support this election. The conservative scribe joins Ryan to explain why she thinks some of Danielle Smith's most damaging recent headlines are overblown. (This interview ignited a wildfire under our live audience!)

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1:11:37 | Have you ever ballet skied? You don't need any experience to participate in Marmot's Basin Ballet in Jasper this weekend! We feature this super fun throwback sport in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.

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