By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

year in review

‘Best of’ The Everything Red Deer Podcast – Year 1: News Edition

Dec 5, 2025 | 10:05 AM

Year one of The Everything Red Deer Podcast has come with so many opportunities to speak with incredible people, including politicians, musicians, youth, Indigenous Elders, veterans, executive directors, and the list goes on.

This is the second of two ‘Best Of’ episodes, and if you missed the Sports Edition on Nov. 28, do check it out. In addition to our regular Friday segment, ICYMI, here’s who you’ll hear condensed interviews with on this episode:

9:27 – Meagan Ophus, Rethink Red Deer Common Ground Garden Project, speaking on Earth Day. (Episode 18)

17:42 – Former Mayor Ken Johnston on the debate around Alberta separation; 24:17 – Former Mayor Ken Johnston on advice for the next city council and mayor; 27:39 – New Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies reflects on her election win. (Episodes 22/42/47)

33:15 – Bonnie Critchley, candidate in the federal by-election for Battle River-Crowfoot, which was eventually won by CPC leader Pierre Poilievre, and which was taken over by the Longest Ballot Committee. (Episode 30)

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38:40 – Bill Henderson, lead singer of the band Chilliwack, who performed in Rimbey at Rock the Track this past summer. (Episode 34)

45:35 – Teaser from Francis the Pig mini-documentary style episode. (Episode 39)

49:56 – Aaren Howse with the Red Deer Indigenous Dance Troupe speaks about World Rivers Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Episode 43)

Over the coming weeks, watch for more of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, including a birthday special, Dec. 12, and two rdnewsNOW.com Year In Review specials Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

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