On this regular Friday episode of the podcast, host Josh Hall delivers In Case You Missed It (1:53); then he shares some reaction from local MLAs to a racist and xenophobic display seen in downtown Red Deer on March 1 (5:31), and he gives his own two cents in what can only be described as a semi-rant (8:20). Thank you Rick Mercer for the inspiration. Then, Josh speaks with counter-protest event organizer Jaelene Tweedle (18:15); and rdnewsNOW's Ashley Lavalee-Koenig is in conversation about the incident with Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston (20:54).

On this regular Friday episode of the podcast, host Josh Hall delivers In Case You Missed It (1:53); then he shares some reaction from local MLAs to a racist and xenophobic display seen in downtown Red Deer on March 1 (5:31), and he gives his own two cents in what can only be described as a semi-rant (8:20). Thank you Rick Mercer for the inspiration. Then, Josh speaks with counter-protest event organizer Jaelene Tweedle (18:15); and rdnewsNOW's Ashley Lavalee-Koenig is in conversation about the incident with Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston (20:54).

On The Everything Red Deer Podcast -- powered by rdnewsNOW, we talk to the movers, shakers and newsmakers in Red Deer and central Alberta, and bring those interviews to you, our loyal readers and listeners. Plus, we'll look at some of the latest local goings-on to keep you up-to-speed with what's happening at rdnewsNOW.com. Make sure to download the rdnewsNOW mobile app and subscribe to our free daily newsletter.

On The Everything Red Deer Podcast -- powered by rdnewsNOW, we talk to the movers, shakers and newsmakers in Red Deer and central Alberta, and bring those interviews to you, our loyal readers and listeners. Plus, we'll look at some of the latest local goings-on to keep you up-to-speed with what's happening at rdnewsNOW.com. Make sure to download the rdnewsNOW mobile app and subscribe to our free daily newsletter.

The Everything Red Deer Podcast -- powered by rdnewsNOW

On The Everything Red Deer Podcast -- powered by rdnewsNOW, we talk to the movers, shakers and newsmakers in Red Deer and central Alberta, and bring those interviews to you, our loyal readers and listeners. Plus, we'll look at some of the latest local goings-on to keep you up-to-speed with what's happening at rdnewsNOW.com. Make sure to download the rdnewsNOW mobile app and subscribe to our free daily newsletter.

On The Everything Red Deer Podcast -- powered by rdnewsNOW, we talk to the movers, shakers and newsmakers in Red Deer and central Alberta, and bring those interviews to you, our loyal readers and listeners. Plus, we'll look at some of the latest local goings-on to keep you up-to-speed with what's happening at <a href="http://rdnewsnow.com/">rdnewsNOW.com</a>. Make sure to download the rdnewsNOW mobile app and subscribe to our free daily newsletter.

Ep. 13: Racism and xenophobia rear their ugly heads in Red Deer... let us discuss!

This week, host Josh Hall dives headfirst back into the aftermath of a concerning incident which took place in Red Deer on March 1 -- first by speaking with Alberta RCMP Hate Crime Coordinator Cpl. Mohamad Khaled about how hate crimes and similar incidents are investigated (7:24); then, an interview with the organizers of the 10th annual CommUnity Power of One event, Dieulita Datus-Hall with Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership, and Shannon Humphrey of the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre (30:35). Plus... 'In Case You Missed It' runs down the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com (2:56). CommUnity Power of One took place March 21 on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and was a collaboration between several agencies, including Care for Newcomers. 

This week, host Josh Hall dives headfirst back into the aftermath of a concerning incident which took place in Red Deer on March 1 -- first by speaking with Alberta RCMP Hate Crime Coordinator Cpl. Mohamad Khaled about how hate crimes and similar incidents are investigated (7:24); then, an interview with the organizers of the 10th annual CommUnity Power of One event, Dieulita Datus-Hall with Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership, and Shannon Humphrey of the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre (30:35). Plus... 'In Case You Missed It' runs down the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com (2:56). CommUnity Power of One took place March 21 on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and was a collaboration between several agencies, including Care for Newcomers.&nbsp;

Ep. 16: The power of 'CommUnity', and addressing potential charges following Red Deer's latest run-in with racism

On the podcast this week, host Josh Hall runs down the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com with ICYMI (2:48); then Ashley Lavallee-Koenig has an interview with Counselling Alberta counsellor Che Burnett, who is part of the AGKNOW network. Che talks about the impacts of trade and climate uncertainty on those in agriculture, what kind of supports are out there, and his message for farmers and ranchers about the benefits to simply starting a conversation (6:57). More information is at www.agknow.com. #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfRacialDiscrimination #WorldDownSyndromeDay

On the podcast this week, host Josh Hall runs down the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com with ICYMI (2:48); then Ashley Lavallee-Koenig has an interview with Counselling Alberta counsellor Che Burnett, who is part of the AGKNOW network. Che talks about the impacts of trade and climate uncertainty on those in agriculture, what kind of supports are out there, and his message for farmers and ranchers about the benefits to simply starting a conversation (6:57). More information is at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agknow.com">www.agknow.com</a>. #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfRacialDiscrimination #WorldDownSyndromeDay

Ep. 15: Farming and mental health -- what supports are out there as trade, climate cause great uncertainty?

This week, The Everything Red Deer Podcast heads to the Centrium where officials with the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced they're bringing the league's first neutral-site regular season matchup to Red Deer this June. First, Josh has 'In Case You Missed It' (ICYMI) and our top stories of the week (00:43), plus a look at basketball culture and popularity in Red Deer (4:36); then, rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson talks with Jason Ribeiro, president of the Calgary Surge (8:24), CEBL commissioner Mike Morreale (13:45), and Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston (17:56). More info about the game is at surge2reddeer.ca.

This week, The Everything Red Deer Podcast heads to the Centrium where officials with the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced they're bringing the league's first neutral-site regular season matchup to Red Deer this June. First, Josh has 'In Case You Missed It' (ICYMI) and our top stories of the week (00:43), plus a look at basketball culture and popularity in Red Deer (4:36); then, rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson talks with Jason Ribeiro, president of the Calgary Surge (8:24), CEBL commissioner Mike Morreale (13:45), and Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston (17:56). More info about the game is at surge2reddeer.ca.

Ep. 13: Racism and xenophobia rear their ugly heads in Red Deer... let us discuss!

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