Ep. 71: Referendum on a referendum: Jeffrey Rath, Naheed Nenshi, Cindy Jefferies & more react

Ep. 76: Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta

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 [https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/06/08/yoga-classes-to-support-make-a-wish-remember-late-teen/]

Ep. 75: Cree knowledge keeper Clare Butterfly, and National Indigenous Peoples Day

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!

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

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)

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

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

Ep. 72: Thomas 'Forever Canadian' Lukaszuk

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 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lmNCmxgysJKpnX9A5CUJw]of the show, from Aug. 8, 2025.