In a whopper of an episode, host Josh Hall speaks with several movers and shakers to get their reaction to Thursday's announcement from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith that Albertans will vote in a referendum on separation this October 19, sort of. It's really a referendum... on a referendum for separation. Gotta love semantics, eh?

Here's where you can skip to for each of today's segments and interviews:

(0:00) Introductory segment

(5:40) In Case You Missed It

(9:22) Community Corner

(11:29) Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and Canadian Olympic icon Catriona Le May Doan (with news conference questions from Josh Hall)

(17:10) Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies, in conversation

(25:12) Red Deer Chamber CEO Frank Creasey, in conversation

(30:35) Stay Free Alberta lawyer Jeffrey Rath, in conversation

If that's not enough, here's where you can get more on this developing story:

Full May 21 address from Premier Smith

Full May 22 Naheed Nenshi news conference

In a whopper of an episode, host Josh Hall speaks with several movers and shakers to get their reaction to Thursday's announcement from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith that Albertans will vote in a referendum on separation this October 19, sort of. It's really a referendum... on a referendum for separation. Gotta love semantics, eh?
Here's where you can skip to for each of today's segments and interviews:
(0:00) Introductory segment
(5:40) In Case You Missed It
(9:22) Community Corner
(11:29) Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and Canadian Olympic icon Catriona Le May Doan (with news conference questions from Josh Hall)
(17:10) Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies, in conversation
(25:12) Red Deer Chamber CEO Frank Creasey, in conversation
(30:35) Stay Free Alberta lawyer Jeffrey Rath, in conversation
If that's not enough, here's where you can get more on this developing story:
<a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/05/21/premier-smith-addresses-albertans/">Full May 21 address from Premier Smith</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIC_K7Z1pos">Full May 22 Naheed Nenshi news conference</a>

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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.

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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.