On this bonus episode of the pod, host Josh Hall is joined by Bonnie Critchley, an independent candidate running in the Aug. 18 federal byelection for Battle River-Crowfoot in east-central Alberta. But she isn't up against just the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, she has more than 100 opponents, most of whom are protest candidates, all of whom will also be listed on the ballot as 'Independent.' Following the interview with Bonnie, Josh has a written statement provided by the mysterious Longest Ballot Committee. Companion written piece is at rdnewsnow.com. More on the byelection is at elections.ca.

On this bonus episode of the pod, host Josh Hall is joined by Bonnie Critchley, an independent candidate running in the Aug. 18 federal byelection for Battle River-Crowfoot in east-central Alberta. But she isn't up against just the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, she has more than 100 opponents, most of whom are protest candidates, all of whom will also be listed on the ballot as 'Independent.' Following the interview with Bonnie, Josh has a written statement provided by the mysterious Longest Ballot Committee. Companion written piece is at rdnewsnow.com. More on the byelection is at <a href="https://www.elections.ca/Scripts/vis/candidates?L=e&amp;ED=48002&amp;EV=63&amp;EV_TYPE=6&amp;PROV=AB&amp;PROVID=48&amp;QID=-1&amp;PAGEID=17">elections.ca</a>.

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.