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

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. 60: Big Sugar's Gordie Johnson talks 30th anniversary Hemi-Vision tour

This week, host Josh Hall speaks with Jen Harty, interim executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe & District all about how the organization works, the impact it has on so many people, and their upcoming charity event called A Night Among Stars, which goes March 14. As well, we have In Case You Missed It, and a couple special shoutouts and thank yous for some of our friends in the community. More details about A Night Among Stars can be found here.

This week, host Josh Hall speaks with Jen Harty, interim executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe &amp; District all about how the organization works, the impact it has on so many people, and their upcoming charity event called A Night Among Stars, which goes March 14. As well, we have In Case You Missed It, and a couple special shoutouts and thank yous for some of our friends in the community. More details about A Night Among Stars can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/events/526849/">here</a>.

Ep. 59: A Night Among Stars, and talking Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe & District

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

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