The Everything Red Deer Podcast welcomes back Mayor Ken Johnston this week to talk about the idea of and discussion around Alberta separating from Canada, and you'll hear that chat right off the hop as host Josh Hall visits the mayor in his City Hall office. Because we're a little backwards this week, then you'll hear 'In Case You Missed It,' where we run down the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com (44:09); and finally, a brand new segment on the podcast, brought to you by the Red Deer Public Library -- it's called The Page! (48:58)

Two very different guests and subjects comprise the May 9, 2025 episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast. After 'In Case You Missed It' (4:07), which by the way features an amazing update about some very scientific grade threes, host Josh Hall talks to the new CJHL Rookie of the Year, Easton Daneault of Red Deer and the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons (11:06); finally, Josh is in conversation with Kelley Arnold from the Red Deer Native Friendship Society about Red Dress Day and what it means to walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP), or those who are often referred to as MMIWG2S+ (14:58). If you are affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, and need immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649.

We close the door on the 2025 federal election on this week's episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast. First, host Josh Hall goes over some fast facts from the results of local ridings, then it's 'In Case You Missed It' (6:19). Without further ado, Josh speaks with Red Deer MP-elect and House of Commons first-timer Burton Bailey (10:48); and finally, Pattison Media's Alberta news director Sheldon Spackman is in conversation with Ponoka-Didsbury MP-elect Blaine Calkins, who has been elected for a seventh time (21:36). Both MPs represent the Conservative Party of Canada. To close, Josh has one final election-related request for everyone (30:17).