The 2026 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was this past weekend, and podcast host Josh Hall was there to witness the pomp and circumstance, as well as speak with a couple of this year's amazing inductees. That includes Canadian Olympic bronze medallist (curling) Shannon Kleibrink, and longtime HNIC and Grey Cup (among others) statistician David Moir, recipient of this year's Bell Memorial Award for media contributions.

In Case You Missed It (6:43)

Sports Hall of Fame statement (11:40)

Shannon Kleibrink (14:03)

David Moir (23:23)

The 2026 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was this past weekend, and podcast host Josh Hall was there to witness the pomp and circumstance, as well as speak with a couple of this year's amazing inductees. That includes Canadian Olympic bronze medallist (curling) Shannon Kleibrink, and longtime HNIC and Grey Cup (among others) statistician David Moir, recipient of this year's Bell Memorial Award for media contributions.
In Case You Missed It (6:43)
Sports Hall of Fame statement (11:40)
Shannon Kleibrink (14:03)
David Moir (23:23)

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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.

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Ep. 74: Shannon Kleibrink, David Moir, and the 2026 class of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

This week, host Josh Hall takes a trip over to the amazing Fairview Elementary, which is where the school was hosting a division-wide soccer tournament. Learn all about it from the principal there, Teresa Tataryn, and soccer program liaison at Westpark Middle School, Monique Stennes-Koot. 

ICYMI (4:20)

Tataryn & Stennes-Koot (9:14)

Next week: The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala

This week, host Josh Hall takes a trip over to the amazing Fairview Elementary, which is where the school was hosting a division-wide soccer tournament. Learn all about it from the principal there, Teresa Tataryn, and soccer program liaison at Westpark Middle School, Monique Stennes-Koot.&nbsp;
ICYMI (4:20)
Tataryn &amp; Stennes-Koot (9:14)
Next week: The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala

Ep. 73: At Fairview School, everyone is cool!

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.

Ep. 72: Thomas 'Forever Canadian' Lukaszuk

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>

Ep. 74: Shannon Kleibrink, David Moir, and the 2026 class of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

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