This week on the podcast, Josh Hall and Ashley Lavallee-Koenig run down rdnewsNOW's top stories of the week, and chat about some fun shows and events coming up in Red Deer (0:44); then we hear from Mayor Ken Johnston who announced Jan. 22 he is to retire after this term of council (6:47); finally, our feature interview with 25-year Red Deer radio host here at Pattison Media, Peter Michaels (15:35)! Find Peter on social media @WKRPetey.

This week on the podcast, Josh Hall and Ashley Lavallee-Koenig run down rdnewsNOW's top stories of the week, and chat about some fun shows and events coming up in Red Deer (0:44); then we hear from Mayor Ken Johnston who announced Jan. 22 he is to retire after this term of council (6:47); finally, our feature interview with 25-year Red Deer radio host here at Pattison Media, Peter Michaels (15:35)! Find Peter on social media @WKRPetey.

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.

The mayor is retiring, plus we chat with long-time Red Deer radio host Peter Michaels.

Ep. 5: The mayor is RETIRING, and a conversation with 25-year Red Deer radio voice Peter Michaels

Some friends from Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta pop by to first give an update on the 2026 edition of the Heroes Challenge; then we get into some recent special Wish stories, and how you can make an impact for or with the organization. This week, we reversed everything, so In Case You Missed It (29:38), our weekly review of the top stories at rdnewsNOW.com, can be found at the end of today's episode. Stick around to the very end for an important bulletin.

Further rdnewsNOW coverage of M-A-W: Yoga classes to support Make-A-Wish, remember late teen

Some friends from Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta pop by to first give an update on the 2026 edition of the Heroes Challenge; then we get into some recent special Wish stories, and how you can make an impact for or with the organization. This week, we reversed everything, so In Case You Missed It (29:38), our weekly review of the top stories at rdnewsNOW.com, can be found at the end of today's episode. Stick around to the very end for an important bulletin.
<a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/06/08/yoga-classes-to-support-make-a-wish-remember-late-teen/">Further rdnewsNOW coverage of M-A-W: Yoga classes to support Make-A-Wish, remember late teen</a>

Ep. 76: Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta

Host Josh Hall gives his two cents on what you can do to make the most of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and welcomes two guests to the show. They are Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson (15:36), and Sylvan Lake-based Cree knowledge keeper, Mr. Clare Butterfly (23:32). Of course, there's also our weekly segment 'In Case You Missed It' (11:45).

This Sunday, catch the festivities for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer. Details are at rdnewsnow.com, or -- and just hear me out -- you can get them by listening to this episode of the podcast! 

 

Host Josh Hall gives his two cents on what you can do to make the most of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and welcomes two guests to the show. They are Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson (15:36), and Sylvan Lake-based Cree knowledge keeper, Mr. Clare Butterfly (23:32). Of course, there's also our weekly segment 'In Case You Missed It' (11:45).
This Sunday, catch the festivities for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer. Details are at rdnewsnow.com, or -- and just hear me out -- you can get them by listening to this episode of the podcast!&nbsp;
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Ep. 75: Cree knowledge keeper Clare Butterfly, and National Indigenous Peoples Day

The 2026 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was this past weekend, and podcast host Josh Hall was there to witness the pomp and circumstance, as well as speak with a couple of this year's amazing inductees. That includes Canadian Olympic bronze medallist (curling) Shannon Kleibrink, and longtime HNIC and Grey Cup (among others) statistician David Moir, recipient of this year's Bell Memorial Award for media contributions.

In Case You Missed It (6:43)

Sports Hall of Fame statement (11:40)

Shannon Kleibrink (14:03)

David Moir (23:23)

The 2026 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was this past weekend, and podcast host Josh Hall was there to witness the pomp and circumstance, as well as speak with a couple of this year's amazing inductees. That includes Canadian Olympic bronze medallist (curling) Shannon Kleibrink, and longtime HNIC and Grey Cup (among others) statistician David Moir, recipient of this year's Bell Memorial Award for media contributions.
In Case You Missed It (6:43)
Sports Hall of Fame statement (11:40)
Shannon Kleibrink (14:03)
David Moir (23:23)

Ep. 5: The mayor is RETIRING, and a conversation with 25-year Red Deer radio voice Peter Michaels

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