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!

WOOT WOOT! We made it to one year! Happy Birthday to us, and thank you to everyone who's ever listened a even a few minutes of the show in year one. As well, thank you to all the guests we've had; it has honestly been a treat to do this podcast.

Here's what you can find on today's episode, #54, the 1st birthiversary edition!

Opening segment with a special mystery guest! (0:00)

In Case You Missed It with said special mystery guest! (8:52)

Holiday rant! (11:28)

Interview with Jason Fiske of Farm Credit Canada about the FCC Young Farmer Summit in Red Deer! (15:27)

See ya soon segment! (30:23)

Over the coming weeks, watch for more of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, including a birthday special, Dec. 12, and two rdnewsNOW.com Year In Review specials Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Dec. 19 is TBD.

WOOT WOOT! We made it to one year! Happy Birthday to us, and thank you to everyone who's ever listened a even a few minutes of the show in year one. As well, thank you to all the guests we've had; it has honestly been a treat to do this podcast.
Here's what you can find on today's episode, #54, the 1st birthiversary edition!
Opening segment with a special mystery guest! (0:00)
In Case You Missed It with said special mystery guest! (8:52)
Holiday rant! (11:28)
Interview with Jason Fiske of Farm Credit Canada about the FCC Young Farmer Summit in Red Deer! (15:27)
See ya soon segment! (30:23)
Over the coming weeks, watch for more of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, including a birthday special, Dec. 12, and two rdnewsNOW.com Year In Review specials Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Dec. 19 is TBD.

Ep. 54: It's our Bday -- Enjoy a rant, some laughs, and farm talk!

Year one of The Everything Red Deer Podcast has come with so many opportunities to speak with incredible people, including politicians, musicians, youth, Indigenous Elders, veterans, executive directors, and the list goes on. This is the second of two 'Best Of' episodes, and if you missed the Sports Edition on Nov. 28, do check it out. In addition to our regular Friday segment, ICYMI, here's who you'll hear condensed interviews with on this episode:

(9:27) - Meagan Ophus, Rethink Red Deer Common Ground Garden Project, speaking on Earth Day.(Episode 18)

(17:42) - Former Mayor Ken Johnston on the debate around Alberta separation; (24:17) - Former Mayor Ken Johnston on advice for the next city council and mayor; (27:39) - New Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies reflects on her election win. (Episodes 22/42/47)

(33:15) - Bonnie Critchley, candidate in the federal by-election for Battle River-Crowfoot, which was eventually won by CPC leader Pierre Poilievre, and which was taken over by the Longest Ballot Committee. (Episode 30)

(38:40) - Bill Henderson, lead singer of the band Chilliwack, who performed in Rimbey at Rock the Track this past summer. (Episode 34)

(45:35) - Teaser from Francis the Pig mini-documentary style episode. (Episode 39)

(49:56) - Aaren Howse with the Red Deer Indigenous Dance Troupe speaks about World Rivers Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Episode 43)

Over the coming weeks, watch for more of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, including a birthday special, Dec. 12, and two rdnewsNOW.com Year In Review specials Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Year one of The Everything Red Deer Podcast has come with so many opportunities to speak with incredible people, including politicians, musicians, youth, Indigenous Elders, veterans, executive directors, and the list goes on. This is the second of two 'Best Of' episodes, and if you missed the Sports Edition on Nov. 28, do check it out. In addition to our regular Friday segment, ICYMI, here's who you'll hear condensed interviews with on this episode:
(9:27) - Meagan Ophus, Rethink Red Deer Common Ground Garden Project, speaking on Earth Day.<a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2025/04/18/podcast-red-deerians-working-hard-to-steward-planet-as-earth-day-circles-around/"> (Episode 18)</a>
(17:42) - Former Mayor Ken Johnston on the debate around Alberta separation; (24:17) - Former Mayor Ken Johnston on advice for the next city council and mayor; (27:39) - New Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies reflects on her election win. (Episodes 22/42/47)
(33:15) - Bonnie Critchley, candidate in the federal by-election for Battle River-Crowfoot, which was eventually won by CPC leader Pierre Poilievre, and which was taken over by the Longest Ballot Committee. (Episode 30)
(38:40) - Bill Henderson, lead singer of the band Chilliwack, who performed in Rimbey at Rock the Track this past summer. (Episode 34)
(45:35) - Teaser from Francis the Pig mini-documentary style episode. (Episode 39)
(49:56) - Aaren Howse with the Red Deer Indigenous Dance Troupe speaks about World Rivers Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Episode 43)
Over the coming weeks, watch for more of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, including a birthday special, Dec. 12, and two rdnewsNOW.com Year In Review specials Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Ep. 53: Best of the ERD Podcast - Year 1: News Edition

It's been a fantastically fun first year of The Everything Red Deer Podcast with many amazing guests. This is the first of two 'Best Of' episodes -- this week sports and next week news. Today on the podcast, you can hear a new edition of our weekly segment ICYMI, plus the best of the show's sports interviews from year one with:

7:11 - Stettler hockey player and motivational speaker Jesse Jack

15:45 - Olympic champion, mental health advocate, and 2025 Alberta Sports Hall of Famer Clara Hughes

24:27 - Stanley Cup champion and 2025 Alberta Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk

30:51 - New author, 2x Paralympian, and Red Deer's own Tammy Cunnington

Over the coming weeks, watch for more of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, including a birthday special, Dec. 12, and two rdnewsNOW.com Year In Review specials Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

It's been a fantastically fun first year of The Everything Red Deer Podcast with many amazing guests. This is the first of two 'Best Of' episodes -- this week sports and next week news. Today on the podcast, you can hear a new edition of our weekly segment ICYMI, plus the best of the show's sports interviews from year one with:
7:11 - Stettler hockey player and motivational speaker <a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2025/05/23/podcast-she-plays-panelist-stettlers-jesse-jack-talks-perseverance-to-pro-hockey/">Jesse Jack</a>
15:45 - Olympic champion, mental health advocate, and 2025 Alberta Sports Hall of Famer <a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2025/06/09/podcast-olympic-paralympic-heroes-college-record-holders-among-vaunted-2025-alberta-sports-hall-of-fame-class/">Clara Hughes</a>
24:27 - Stanley Cup champion and 2025 Alberta Hockey Hall of Famer <a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2025/07/21/podcast-macleod-nieuwendyk-talk-about-induction-into-alberta-hockey-hall-of-fame/">Joe Nieuwendyk</a>
30:51 - New author, 2x Paralympian, and Red Deer's own <a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2025/09/20/podcast-tammy-cunningtons-new-memoir-still-fighting-out-oct-4-details-fight-for-dreams-big-and-small/">Tammy Cunnington</a>
Over the coming weeks, watch for more of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, including a birthday special, Dec. 12, and two rdnewsNOW.com Year In Review specials Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

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

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