Easily the most decorated lineup of guests to grace The Everything Red Deer Podcast is featured on this bonus episode, and it all happened thanks to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, which held its 2025 induction ceremony on June 7, 2025 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino.

Host Josh Hall tees things up and then is in conversation first with Cor Ouwerkerk and Mike Harnett of the 1981-89 Red Deer College Queens volleyball team, which won an unfathomable 8 consecutive ACAC titles. (6:34)

Then, Josh speaks with Canadian wheelchair basketball pioneer and 2x Paralympic gold medalist (2000 and 2004), Ross Norton, to speak about his inspiring journey to the pinnacle of his sport. (17:54)

Finally, Josh is joined by the only Canadian Olympian to medal at both a Winter and Summer Games; she is an incredible ambassador for mental health causes, and promoting females in sport. She is the one, the only, Clara Hughes. (25:48)

Oh, and Clara was awesome enough stick around and help us with 'THE PAGE' -- our segment in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library! (35:01)

Companion story is at rdnewsNOW.com.

Easily the most decorated lineup of guests to grace The Everything Red Deer Podcast is featured on this bonus episode, and it all happened thanks to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, which held its 2025 induction ceremony on June 7, 2025 at the Red Deer Resort &amp; Casino.
Host Josh Hall tees things up and then is in conversation first with Cor Ouwerkerk and Mike Harnett of the 1981-89 Red Deer College Queens volleyball team, which won an unfathomable 8 consecutive ACAC titles. (6:34)
Then, Josh speaks with Canadian wheelchair basketball pioneer and 2x Paralympic gold medalist (2000 and 2004), Ross Norton, to speak about his inspiring journey to the pinnacle of his sport. (17:54)
Finally, Josh is joined by the only Canadian Olympian to medal at both a Winter and Summer Games; she is an incredible ambassador for mental health causes, and promoting females in sport. She is the one, the only, Clara Hughes. (25:48)
Oh, and Clara was awesome enough stick around and help us with 'THE PAGE' -- our segment in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library! (35:01)
Companion story is at rdnewsNOW.com.

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.

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