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)

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

(0:00) Chatting off the hop with Red Deer Regional Airport's Ashley Reierson and airshow performer Jimmy Hrymack, who pilots the historic Harvard aircraft.

(15:05) In Case You Missed It, and the top local stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com.

(19:32) Capt. Iain Muir with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds!

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Airshow information and tickets!

(0:00) Chatting off the hop with Red Deer Regional Airport's Ashley Reierson and airshow performer Jimmy Hrymack, who pilots the historic Harvard aircraft.
(15:05) In Case You Missed It, and the top local stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com.
(19:32) Capt. Iain Muir with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds!
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<a href="https://www.reddeerregionalairshow.com/">Airshow information and tickets!</a>

Ep. 79: Canadian Forces Snowbirds' Capt. Iain Muir, and the Red Deer Regional Airshow

(0:00) Intro, and what really 'grinded' my gears this week!

(5:12) In Case You Missed It

(11:29) Premier Danielle Smith and Red Deer-North MLA Adriana LaGrange take questions at Red Deer District Chamber event.

(20:05) Jennifer Erickson, fund development coordinator at CA Humane. 

*Jennifer slightly misspoke on the garage sale dates; the event runs July 24-26. More details HERE.

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(0:00) Intro, and what really 'grinded' my gears this week!
(5:12) In Case You Missed It
(11:29) Premier Danielle Smith and Red Deer-North MLA Adriana LaGrange take questions at Red Deer District Chamber event.
(20:05) Jennifer Erickson, fund development coordinator at CA Humane.&nbsp;
*Jennifer slightly misspoke on the garage sale dates; the event runs July 24-26. More details <a href="https://cahumane.com/event/ultimate-garage-sale/">HERE</a>.
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Ep. 78: Premier Smith, Minister/MLA LaGrange, and CA Humane

We've made it to TEN YEARS of rdnewsNOW.com -- the machine that is powering (as they say) The Everything Red Deer Podcast!

Here's what you'll hear on this episode:

(0:00) Host Josh Hall and Pattison Media Alberta News Director Sheldon Spackman break down the Top 10 Most Memorable Stories of the Last Decade countdown and offer additional insight from our videos.

(26:51) Josh mentions a laundry list of past names who've worked in news in the building somewhere along the way, and before rdnewsNOW.com existed; also, a conversation with rdnewsNOW colleagues Ian Gustafson and Ashley Lavallee-Koenig.

(37:50) Hear from former Pattison Red Deer newsies Leanne Murray, Troy Gillard, Alessia Proietti, Jordan Davidson, and Rene Rondeau.

(47:04) In Case You Missed It - our weekly segment looking at the top local stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com.

(52:02) Interview with the legendary Gary McKinnon!

(1:10:07) Gary McKinnon Reads the Tweets! With special guest announcer Jamie Worthington!

(1:13:49) See ya!

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We've made it to TEN YEARS of rdnewsNOW.com -- the machine that is powering (as they say) The Everything Red Deer Podcast!
Here's what you'll hear on this episode:
(0:00) Host Josh Hall and Pattison Media Alberta News Director Sheldon Spackman break down the Top 10 Most Memorable Stories of the Last Decade countdown and offer additional insight from our videos.
(26:51) Josh mentions a laundry list of past names who've worked in news in the building somewhere along the way, and before rdnewsNOW.com existed; also, a conversation with rdnewsNOW colleagues Ian Gustafson and Ashley Lavallee-Koenig.
(37:50) Hear from former Pattison Red Deer newsies Leanne Murray, Troy Gillard, Alessia Proietti, Jordan Davidson, and Rene Rondeau.
(47:04) In Case You Missed It - our weekly segment looking at the top local stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com.
(52:02) Interview with the legendary Gary McKinnon!
(1:10:07) Gary McKinnon Reads the Tweets! With special guest announcer Jamie Worthington!
(1:13:49) See ya!
<a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/newsletter/">Subscribe to the rdnewsNOW newsletter.</a>

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

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