This week, get to know a little about Brent Ramsay, who was recently elected the new mayor for Red Deer County. That interview took place this week at Red Deer County council's swearing-in ceremony, and was conducted by rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson. We also have In Case You Missed It, with the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com. Don't miss our very special 50th episode, dedicated to Remembrance Day, this TUESDAY, Nov. 11.

 

This week, get to know a little about Brent Ramsay, who was recently elected the new mayor for Red Deer County. That interview took place this week at Red Deer County council's swearing-in ceremony, and was conducted by rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson. We also have In Case You Missed It, with the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com. Don't miss our very special 50th episode, dedicated to Remembrance Day, this TUESDAY, Nov. 11.
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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. 49: Meet new Red Deer County Mayor Brent Ramsay

This week on the show, we of course have 'In Case You Missed It,' plus host Josh Hall interviews Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs about the announcement this week that the 119-year-old Lacombe Research and Development Centre will close, killing more than 100 local jobs. For our previous coverage on this story, click here and here. As noted in the episode, thoughts about this decision can be sent to the federal minister of agriculture and agrifood by emailing aafc.minister-ministre.aac@agr.gc.ca. 

This week on the show, we of course have 'In Case You Missed It,' plus host Josh Hall interviews Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs about the announcement this week that the 119-year-old Lacombe Research and Development Centre will close, killing more than 100 local jobs. For our previous coverage on this story, click <a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/01/23/aafc-to-shut-down-lacombe-research-and-development-centre-after-119-years/">here </a>and <a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/01/27/not-being-reconsidered-more-reaction-to-closure-of-lacombe-aafc-research-centre/">here</a>.&nbsp;As noted in the episode, thoughts about this decision can be sent to the federal minister of agriculture and agrifood by emailing <a href="mailto:aafc.minister-ministre.aac@agr.gc.ca">aafc.minister-ministre.aac@agr.gc.ca. </a>

Ep. 58: Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs addresses  closure of AAFC Research and Development Centre

On this season premiere of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, host Josh Hall catches you up on the latest news surrounding the much-enmeshed issues of homelessness and housing in Alberta's third-largest city. Hear from Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies, Raye St. Denys with Shining Mountains Living Community Services, plus Jason Nixon, Alberta's minister of assisted living and social services. And of course, In Case You Missed It, our weekly segment looking at the top five local stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com. Email josh@rdnewsnow.com for sponsorship interest, or with news tips, and complaints.

On this season premiere of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, host Josh Hall catches you up on the latest news surrounding the much-enmeshed issues of homelessness and housing in Alberta's third-largest city. Hear from Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies, Raye St. Denys with Shining Mountains Living Community Services, plus Jason Nixon, Alberta's minister of assisted living and social services. And of course, In Case You Missed It, our weekly segment looking at the top five local stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com. Email <a href="mailto:josh@rdnewsnow.com">josh@rdnewsnow.com</a> for sponsorship interest, or with news tips, and complaints.

Ep. 49: Meet new Red Deer County Mayor Brent Ramsay

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