This week's episode is sponsored by Punksgiving III, which goes Oct. 11 in Red Deer. Get your tickets here, and you can win your way in by listening to this week's episode. Two pairs are up for grabs.

(0:00) Interview with Josh Hauta of Punksgiving

(34:44) In Case You Missed It and this week's top 5 stories at rdnewsnow.com

(40:05) Recovery Day interview with Last Door's Giuseppe Ganci -- that event goes Sept. 26 with Trooper!

(48:39) See ya later!

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This week's episode is sponsored by Punksgiving III, which goes Oct. 11 in Red Deer. Get your tickets <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punksgiving-iii-tickets-1992957661013">here</a>, and you can win your way in by listening to this week's episode. Two pairs are up for grabs.
(0:00) Interview with Josh Hauta of Punksgiving
(34:44) In Case You Missed It and this week's top 5 stories at rdnewsnow.com
(40:05) Recovery Day interview with Last Door's Giuseppe Ganci -- that event goes Sept. 26 with Trooper!
(48:39) See ya later!
<a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/newsletter/">SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER!</a>

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. 83: Punksgiving and its creator Josh Hauta... PLUS, win your way in! 

A jam-packed bonus episode for you on this Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, featuring EIGHT interviews, all in reaction to the 2026 Alberta referendum, which took place on Oct. 19. Not all the folks we strove to get reaction from were readily available for this episode, so stay tuned for possibly more reaction to the referendum, both here on the podcast and at rdnewsnow.com.

Here's the rundown:

(3:30) - Thomas Lukaszuk, founder of Forever Canadian

(16:10) - Monte Solberg, founder of Vote to Stay

(21:53) - Ursella Khan, former Red Deer student

(26:17) - Frank Creasey, CEO of Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce (interview by rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson)

(30:55) - Dieulita Datus, executive director of Ubuntu-Mobilizing Central Alberta

(38:48) - Cindy Jefferies, mayor of the city of Red Deer (interview by rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson)

(43:45) - Jesse Smith, CEO of Tourism Red Deer

(49:22) - Burton Bailey, Member of Parliament for Red Deer

A jam-packed bonus episode for you on this Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, featuring EIGHT interviews, all in reaction to the 2026 Alberta referendum, which took place on Oct. 19. Not all the folks we strove to get reaction from were readily available for this episode, so stay tuned for possibly more reaction to the referendum, both here on the podcast and at rdnewsnow.com.
Here's the rundown:
(3:30) - Thomas Lukaszuk, founder of Forever Canadian
(16:10) - Monte Solberg, founder of Vote to Stay
(21:53) - Ursella Khan, former Red Deer student
(26:17) - Frank Creasey, CEO of Red Deer District Chamber of Commerce (interview by rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson)
(30:55) - Dieulita Datus, executive director of Ubuntu-Mobilizing Central Alberta
(38:48) - Cindy Jefferies, mayor of the city of Red Deer (interview by rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson)
(43:45) - Jesse Smith, CEO of Tourism Red Deer
(49:22) - Burton Bailey, Member of Parliament for Red Deer

Ep. 89 (Bonus): Lukaszuk, Solberg and more react to the 2026 Alberta referendum

In town to promote national unity ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with podcast host and rdnewsNOW journalist Josh Hall. This episode is also watchable on YouTube.

Also on this episode, senior Alberta NDP MLA Sarah Hoffman who spoke outside the event on Friday at Red Hart Brewing. 

In town to promote national unity ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with podcast host and rdnewsNOW journalist Josh Hall. This episode is also watchable on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDAuwnFzLCo"> YouTube</a>.
Also on this episode, senior Alberta NDP MLA Sarah Hoffman who spoke outside the event on Friday at Red Hart Brewing.&nbsp;

Ep. 88: Exclusive interview with PM Mark Carney

Red Deer Rebels PXP voice Troy Gillard (and former rdnewsNOW boss) joins the program to talk about the Rebels' great start to the season, what's to come, the excitement and buzz around the Centrium, and how they can get ahead as they play seven of their next eight games on home ice. Also joining the conversation is rdnewsNOW's in-house Rebels expert Ian Gustafson. We also talk about the World Juniors and memories of the Saddledome.

Catch In Case You Missed It, the weekly segment where we run down the week's top stories from rdnewsNOW.com, at the (20:37) mark.

Ep. 87 is graciously sponsored by our friends at Punksgiving III Music Festival. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.

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Red Deer Rebels PXP voice Troy Gillard (and former rdnewsNOW boss) joins the program to talk about the Rebels' great start to the season, what's to come, the excitement and buzz around the Centrium, and how they can get ahead as they play seven of their next eight games on home ice. Also joining the conversation is rdnewsNOW's in-house Rebels expert Ian Gustafson. We also talk about the World Juniors and memories of the Saddledome.
Catch In Case You Missed It, the weekly segment where we run down the week's top stories from rdnewsNOW.com, at the (20:37) mark.
Ep. 87 is graciously sponsored by our friends at Punksgiving III Music Festival. Tickets are available at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punksgiving-iii-tickets-1992957661013">Eventbrite</a>.
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Ep. 83: Punksgiving and its creator Josh Hauta... PLUS, win your way in!

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