Back to our regularly scheduled Friday programming...

Today, we feature conversations from an event held Friday, Oct. 2 at Westerner Park, hosted by the Red Deer Homeless Foundation (RDHF), Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC), and Dress for Success Central Alberta (D4SCA).

Hear from:

(9:32) Joe Roberts, the 'Skid Row CEO,' author of 'The Push for Change,' and motivational speaker

(18:51) Erin Forbes, executive director, D4SCA

(21:03) Mark Jones, CEO, CACAC

(27:49) Darcy Mykytyshyn, CEO, RDHF

Ep. 86 is graciously sponsored by our friends at Punksgiving III Music Festival. Find out on this episode how you can win one last pair of tickets ahead of the show. Tickets are available at Eventbrite. And who is our first winner? 

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Back to our regularly scheduled Friday programming...
Today, we feature conversations from an event held Friday, Oct. 2 at Westerner Park, hosted by the Red Deer Homeless Foundation (RDHF), Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC), and Dress for Success Central Alberta (D4SCA).
Hear from:
(9:32) Joe Roberts, the 'Skid Row CEO,' author of 'The Push for Change,' and motivational speaker
(18:51) Erin Forbes, executive director, D4SCA
(21:03) Mark Jones, CEO, CACAC
(27:49) Darcy Mykytyshyn, CEO, RDHF
Ep. 86 is graciously sponsored by our friends at Punksgiving III Music Festival. Find out on this episode how you can win one last pair of tickets ahead of the show. Tickets are available at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punksgiving-iii-tickets-1992957661013">Eventbrite</a>. And who is our first winner?&nbsp;
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Ep. 86: An evolving vision for addressing Red Deer homelessness

On this bonus episode of the show, host Josh Hall first speaks with special guest Meagan Ophus. In our second segment today, Meagan shares her emotional story, and we listen.

Interspersed in this episode are some elements from the 2026 edition of 'A Day to Listen,' courtesy of our friends at the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund. More information is at www.adaytolisten.ca. Listen to more of 'A Day to Listen' on September 30, on 106.7 REWIND Radio and BIG 105 FM in Red Deer.

The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.

On this bonus episode of the show, host Josh Hall first speaks with special guest Meagan Ophus. In our second segment today, Meagan shares her emotional story, and we listen.
Interspersed in this episode are some elements from the 2026 edition of 'A Day to Listen,' courtesy of our friends at the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund. More information is at <a href="https://www.adaytolisten.ca">www.adaytolisten.ca</a>. Listen to more of 'A Day to Listen' on September 30, on 106.7 REWIND Radio and BIG 105 FM in Red Deer.
The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at&nbsp;<a href="tel:+18669254419">1-866-925-4419</a>.

Ep. 85 (Bonus): National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026, ft. Meagan Ophus

The Minister for Tourism and Sport, Andrew Boitchenko, joins our Sept. 25, 2026 show to talk about a significant funding announcement made on Thursday. For even more details on that, click here. Some community news and notes as well, plus In Case You Missed It.

The minister and host Josh Hall discuss said announcement, plus the World Cup of Hockey, the World Juniors, the Calgary Flames new arena, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, and what the Oct. 19 referendum means for upcoming events, including the World Juniors.

Ep. 84 is sponsored by our friends at Punksgiving Music Festival III. Find out on this episode (and Ep. 83) how you can win a pair of tickets to the show, from us. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.

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The Minister for Tourism and Sport, Andrew Boitchenko, joins our Sept. 25, 2026 show to talk about a significant funding announcement made on Thursday. For even more details on that, click <a href="https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/09/24/alberta-government-investing-14m-into-sport-and-recreation-facilities/">here.</a> Some community news and notes as well, plus In Case You Missed It.
The minister and host Josh Hall discuss said announcement, plus the World Cup of Hockey, the World Juniors, the Calgary Flames new arena, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, and what the Oct. 19 referendum means for upcoming events, including the World Juniors.
Ep. 84 is sponsored by our friends at Punksgiving Music Festival III. Find out on this episode (and Ep. 83) how you can win a pair of tickets to the show, from us. Tickets are available at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punksgiving-iii-tickets-1992957661013">Eventbrite</a>.
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Ep. 84: Alberta's Minister for Tourism and Sport, Andrew Boitchenko

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!
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Ep. 86: An evolving vision for addressing Red Deer homelessness

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