The man behind the Forever Canadian petition, Thomas Lukaszuk, returns to the show to talk about all the latest in the separation saga. The conversation with Thomas comes on the heels of our last episode, where we got reaction from several people on the Premier's recent referendum announcement.

In Case You Missed It (4:10)

Community Corner (7:22)

Thomas Lukaszuk (9:00)

You can hear our first conversation with Mr. Lukaszuk on Ep. 35 of the show, from Aug. 8, 2025.

The man behind the Forever Canadian petition, Thomas Lukaszuk, returns to the show to talk about all the latest in the separation saga. The conversation with Thomas comes on the heels of our last episode, where we got reaction from several people on the Premier's recent referendum announcement.
In Case You Missed It (4:10)
Community Corner (7:22)
Thomas Lukaszuk (9:00)
You can hear our first conversation with Mr. Lukaszuk on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lmNCmxgysJKpnX9A5CUJw">Ep. 35 </a>of the show, from Aug. 8, 2025.

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. 72: Thomas 'Forever Canadian' Lukaszuk

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!
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Ep. 77: Celebrating 10 years of rdnewsNOW.com -- Guests Galore!!!

Some friends from Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta pop by to first give an update on the 2026 edition of the Heroes Challenge; then we get into some recent special Wish stories, and how you can make an impact for or with the organization. This week, we reversed everything, so In Case You Missed It (29:38), our weekly review of the top stories at rdnewsNOW.com, can be found at the end of today's episode. Stick around to the very end for an important bulletin.

Further rdnewsNOW coverage of M-A-W: Yoga classes to support Make-A-Wish, remember late teen

Some friends from Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta pop by to first give an update on the 2026 edition of the Heroes Challenge; then we get into some recent special Wish stories, and how you can make an impact for or with the organization. This week, we reversed everything, so In Case You Missed It (29:38), our weekly review of the top stories at rdnewsNOW.com, can be found at the end of today's episode. Stick around to the very end for an important bulletin.
<a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/06/08/yoga-classes-to-support-make-a-wish-remember-late-teen/">Further rdnewsNOW coverage of M-A-W: Yoga classes to support Make-A-Wish, remember late teen</a>

Ep. 76: Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta

Host Josh Hall gives his two cents on what you can do to make the most of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and welcomes two guests to the show. They are Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson (15:36), and Sylvan Lake-based Cree knowledge keeper, Mr. Clare Butterfly (23:32). Of course, there's also our weekly segment 'In Case You Missed It' (11:45).

This Sunday, catch the festivities for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer. Details are at rdnewsnow.com, or -- and just hear me out -- you can get them by listening to this episode of the podcast! 

 

Host Josh Hall gives his two cents on what you can do to make the most of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and welcomes two guests to the show. They are Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson (15:36), and Sylvan Lake-based Cree knowledge keeper, Mr. Clare Butterfly (23:32). Of course, there's also our weekly segment 'In Case You Missed It' (11:45).
This Sunday, catch the festivities for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer. Details are at rdnewsnow.com, or -- and just hear me out -- you can get them by listening to this episode of the podcast!&nbsp;
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