IT'S HERE! Our massive year-in-review lookback at the top news stories of 2025 around Red Deer and central Alberta, as reported on by the crew at rdnewsNOW.com. And stick around until the end of the episode for our big reveal of the #1 news (non-sports) story of the year, as voted on by our dedicated readers. Plus, a surprise guest to talk about that top story. It's all contained in this penultimate episode of Season 3 of The Everything Red Deer Podcast. Watch for our year-in-review in local sports episode dropping December 31. You can find companion pieces for today's year-in-review, plus with our aforementioned guest, now at rdnewsNOW.com. Thank you to Sheldon Spackman, Jordan Rein, Ashley Lavallee-Koenig, and Jordan Rein for their help recording this episode.

IT'S HERE! Our massive year-in-review lookback at the top news stories of 2025 around Red Deer and central Alberta, as reported on by the crew at rdnewsNOW.com. And stick around until the end of the episode for our big reveal of the #1 news (non-sports) story of the year, as voted on by our dedicated readers. Plus, a surprise guest to talk about that top story. It's all contained in this penultimate episode of Season 3 of The Everything Red Deer Podcast. Watch for our year-in-review in local sports episode dropping December 31. You can find companion pieces for today's year-in-review, plus with our aforementioned guest, now at rdnewsNOW.com. Thank you to Sheldon Spackman, Jordan Rein, Ashley Lavallee-Koenig, and Jordan Rein for their help recording this episode.

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. 55: News Year-in-Review + rdnewsNOW's top local news story of 2025 revealed!

Members of the cast of Lindsay Thurber's production of 'Newsies' join the podcast to talk about their upcoming performances, March 19-21. Hear that interview at the (11:40) mark.

Plus, we have Friday the 13th talk, In Case You Missed It, and our community events rundown to kick off the episode.

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Members of the cast of Lindsay Thurber's production of 'Newsies' join the podcast to talk about their upcoming performances, March 19-21. Hear that interview at the (11:40) mark.
Plus, we have Friday the 13th talk, In Case You Missed It, and our community events rundown to kick off the episode.
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Ep. 62: The amazing Lindsay Thurber cast of 'Newsies,' performing March 19-21 at RDP

The return of the show from a mini-vacation means we had to make Episode 61 jam-packed. Here's the agenda:

In Case You Missed It (0:00)

Community Events (8:55)

Update on Lacombe Research and Development Centre - online story

Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs speaks to House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (11:02)

Lacombe County Reeve John Ireland speaks to House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (16:45)

AAFC response (21:13)

The Madden Daneault Hoopla

Red Deer Rebels U15AAA Head Coach Justin Jarmolicz (24:35)

Madden Daneault -- he of 149 points in 34 games (34:01)

The return of the show from a mini-vacation means we had to make Episode 61 jam-packed. Here's the agenda:
In Case You Missed It (0:00)
Community Events (8:55)
Update on Lacombe Research and Development Centre - <a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/03/03/lacombe-area-mayors-confront-ottawa-on-future-of-research-and-development-centre/">online story</a>
Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs speaks to House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (11:02)
Lacombe County Reeve John Ireland speaks to House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (16:45)
AAFC response (21:13)
The Madden Daneault Hoopla
Red Deer Rebels U15AAA Head Coach Justin Jarmolicz (24:35)
Madden Daneault -- he of 149 points in 34 games (34:01)

Ep. 61: Canada's top U15 hockey player, Madden Daneault + Lacombe area mayors go to Ottawa

The one and only Gordie Johnson, lead singer of Canadian rock band BIG SUGAR stops by the pod to speak with host Josh Hall about the 20th anniversary Hemi-Vision live tour, which stops in Red Deer Friday, Feb. 13. The podcast will be back March 6 as some much-needed vacation is being took! Thanks for listening.

The one and only Gordie Johnson, lead singer of Canadian rock band BIG SUGAR stops by the pod to speak with host Josh Hall about the 20th anniversary Hemi-Vision live tour, which stops in Red Deer Friday, Feb. 13. The podcast will be back March 6 as some much-needed vacation is being took! Thanks for listening.

Ep. 55: News Year-in-Review + rdnewsNOW's top local news story of 2025 revealed!

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