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Ep. 73: At Fairview School, everyone is cool!
This week, host Josh Hall takes a trip over to the amazing Fairview Elementary, which is where the school was hosting a division-wide soccer tournament. Learn all about it from the principal there, Teresa Tataryn, and soccer program liaison at Westpark Middle School, Monique Stennes-Koot. ICYMI (4:20) Tataryn & Stennes-Koot (9:14) Next week: The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala
Ep. 72: Thomas 'Forever Canadian' Lukaszuk
The man behind the Forever Canadian petition, Thomas Lukaszuk, returns to the show to talk about all the latest in the separation saga. The conversation with Thomas comes on the heels of our last episode, where we got reaction from several people on the Premier's recent referendum announcement. In Case You Missed It (4:10) Community Corner (7:22) Thomas Lukaszuk (9:00) You can hear our first conversation with Mr. Lukaszuk on Ep. 35 of the show, from Aug. 8, 2025.
Ep. 71: Referendum on a referendum: Jeffrey Rath, Naheed Nenshi, Cindy Jefferies & more react
In a whopper of an episode, host Josh Hall speaks with several movers and shakers to get their reaction to Thursday's announcement from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith that Albertans will vote in a referendum on separation this October 19, sort of. It's really a referendum... on a referendum for separation. Gotta love semantics, eh? Here's where you can skip to for each of today's segments and interviews: (0:00) Introductory segment (5:40) In Case You Missed It (9:22) Community Corner (11:29) Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and Canadian Olympic icon Catriona Le May Doan (with news conference questions from Josh Hall) (17:10) Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies, in conversation (25:12) Red Deer Chamber CEO Frank Creasey, in conversation (30:35) Stay Free Alberta lawyer Jeffrey Rath, in conversation If that's not enough, here's where you can get more on this developing story: Full May 21 address from Premier Smith Full May 22 Naheed Nenshi news conference
Ep. 70: Deep thoughts from 'Grow Kids' + some thoughts on the violence
Host Josh Hall was fortunate to be a participant in this week's Grow Kids event -- specifically the 'Human Library,' where kids got to speak with him about the life of a journalist. They had the chance to interview Josh, and Josh interviewed them... and they had some pretty deep thoughts on certain topics. Plus, In Case You Missed It with the top five stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com, at the end of what has been a very busy week in the news. Josh talks about one of those stories, which went viral on social media this week, and what it would take to stop the violence. Hear from: Josh (0:00) Klay (11:40) Kenzie (17:01) Nate & Kingston (24:28) Vlad (32:56) Tatiana Tilly with the Red Deer Public Library (38:47)
Ep. 69: Scotiabank's national chief economist, Jean-Francois Perreault
Jean-Francois Perreault, national chief economist for Scotiabank, joins the program to talk about his outlook for the Canadian economy. We touch on the war in Iran, the new national sovereign wealth fund, immigration, mid-sized cities, Alberta separatism, and more. Plus, In Case You Missed It, with the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com.
Ep. 68: Pro rodeo returning to Red Deer -- In-conversation with Dianne Finstad & David Harvey
Grab your cowboy boots and strap in for some pro rodeo action coming to Red Deer May 21-23 at Westerner Park. On this week's episode, hear from Red Deer Pro Rodeo organizers David Harvey and Dianne Finstad, who joined host Josh Hall in-studio for a conversation about how you can get tickets and what to expect, but also why rodeo is important to central Alberta, and how much it means to the community to add this event to the calendar (12:34). And of course, we have In Case You Missed It, plus some birthday and Star Wars talk. The Everything Red Deer Podcast is available on rdnewsNOW.com, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, iHeart, and Radioplayer Canada.
Ep. 67 (Bonus): G.O.A.T. NLL referee, and longtime Red Deerian, the retiring Todd Labranche
Happy retirement to our guest on this bonus episode... longtime Red Deer resident Todd Labranche, who announced his retirement this week from the National Lacrosse League after 25 years and 491 games.
Ep. 66: Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources, plus The Lending Cupboard's Lori Shatto
Rebounding from a couple weeks off due to illness, the show returns in a big way with a pair of interviews, on top of our weekly segment 'In Case You Missed It,' where host Josh Hall highlights the top five local stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com! (7:57) Lori Shatto, executive director, The Lending Cupboard -- talking about the upcoming 15th annual Ladies' Luncheon event, and how her organization continues to provide a critical service to central Alberta. (19:57) Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Liberal MP for Calgary-Confederation, speaks on affordability measures in the face of the war in Iran, oil prices, what Canada can do and is doing to alleviate pressure on Canadians, as well as fertilizer costs and the impacts on producers, separatism, tension between Alberta and Ottawa, and his reassurance to Albertans that the current majority government won't forget about Alberta. The Everything Red Deer Podcast is available on rdnewsNOW.com, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, iHeart, and Radioplayer Canada.
Ep. 65: April Foolin' around Red Deer and central Alberta
On this very special episode, Pattison Media reporters Ashley Lavallee-Koenig and Ian Gustafson, plus Pattison Media Alberta news director Sheldon Spackman join the conversation, running down all the April Fools hijinks you missed from around Red Deer and central Alberta. Plus, some exceptionally good ones from around the internet. This was fun!
Ep. 64: Citizenship Judge James Clover on welcoming 122 new Canadians in Red Deer
In addition to ICYMI and the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com, hear from Citizenship Judge James Clover, who welcomed 122 new Canadians during a ceremony this week at Red Deer Polytechnic, and hosted by Red Deer Local Immigration Parternship. Plus, some thoughts on the ceremony, and about bad news, with podcast host Josh Hall.