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.

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Ep. 6: Men's mental health talk with 'Man Up' support group creator, and Brent Sutter on going into Islanders Hall of Fame

This week on the podcast, rdnewsNOW's Ian Gustafson chats with Red Deer Rebels owner Brent Sutter about joining the New York Islanders Hall of Fame (2:24); and host Josh Hall speaks with Mike Thibeau, creator of the 'Man Up' men's support group, about mental health and the group starting back up again soon (6:36). Find Mike on social media @MouthfulofTBO.

Jan 31, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Ep. 5: The mayor is RETIRING, and a conversation with 25-year Red Deer radio voice Peter Michaels

This week on the podcast, Josh Hall and Ashley Lavallee-Koenig run down rdnewsNOW's top stories of the week, and chat about some fun shows and events coming up in Red Deer (0:44); then we hear from Mayor Ken Johnston who announced Jan. 22 he is to retire after this term of council (6:47); finally, our feature interview with 25-year Red Deer radio host here at Pattison Media, Peter Michaels (15:35)! Find Peter on social media @WKRPetey.

Jan 24, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Ep. 4: WHL Trade Deadline edition ft. POVs on the Rebels, Tigers and Hurricanes

On the first episode of 2025, it's all about the WHL Trade Deadline, which came to pass at 6 p.m. on Jan. 9. First, host Josh Hall and rdnewsNOW reporter Ian Gustafson talk all the moves the Rebels made (00:27); then we have today's post-deadline media availability between reporters and Rebels owner/GM Brent Sutter (12:13); then we take a look around the division, first with Medicine Hat Tigers play-by-play announcer and CHAT News reporter Will Bryant (22:44), and finally we speak with Lethbridg...

Jan 10, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Ep. 3: Remembering Michael Dawe, and getting to know the rdnewsNOW team

This week, we take a moment to recognize an outstanding charitable donation, and we remember the late Michael Dawe a year after his passing. Then, we introduce you to all the members of our Red Deer newsroom; that includes Pattison Media Alberta news director, Sheldon Spackman (00:23); our Rocky Mountain House reporter, Jordan Rein (8.58); the newest member of the team, Ian Gustafson (16:37); and last, but not least, City Hall reporter Ashley Lavallee-Koenig (23:01). We hear about some of the te...

Dec 27, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2: Join the Red Deer Titans, and The Outreach Centre's Holiday Hope campaign

This week on the pod, we chat with Jula Lewis, club administrator at the Red Deer Titans Rugby Club (3:07), about upcoming winter tryouts; then we talk to Ian Wheeliker, executive director at The Outreach Centre (11:39), about the ongoing Holiday Hope and Adopt-A-Family campaigns. Please send podcast feedback and ideas to josh@rdnewsnow.com.

Dec 18, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep. 1: Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston -- looking back and ahead

In the debut episode of the Everything Red Deer Podcast, rdnewsNOW's Josh Hall speaks with Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston. The conversation starts light-hearted, getting into how and why Johnston got into municipal politics (5:38), then we transition to talking about a recently approved 10.5 per cent municipal property tax increase (17:47), then progress on the $1.8 billion redevelopment of Red Deer Regional Hospital (31:19), and then the subject of homelessness and a recent Point in Time count con...

Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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