Podcasts about Lethbridge

Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to U.S. Tariffs? Tariffs and the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute are creating another layer of uncertainty for Canadian businesses, workers, landlords and real estate investors. But the impact is not going to be equal across the country. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby look at which Canadian cities have the greatest exposure to U.S. tariffs, why certain local economies are more vulnerable than others, and what investors should be thinking about when choosing markets and building portfolios that can survive economic disruptions. The Rental Market Is Getting More Competitive Before getting into tariffs, Wayne and Gabby share an update from their own rental portfolio. A new tenant moved in early over the weekend, and Gabby explains why they were particularly happy with the tenant profile, including strong credit, good communication, insurance in place, and rent and security deposit paid ahead of time. They also discuss the changing Edmonton rental market. Tenants currently have more options in certain property categories, which means landlords may have to work harder to attract strong applicants. Wayne and Gabby currently have multiple renovation crews moving between properties, but these aren't simply renovations for the sake of improving a property. They're strategic improvements designed to make their rentals more competitive, reduce vacancy and help achieve stronger rents. When supply increases, being "good enough" may not be enough. Presentation, pricing, tenant experience and property condition become increasingly important. What Happens When a Tenant Moves In Before the Lease Starts? A live viewer asked an important landlord question: If you allow a tenant to move in before the official lease date, does that create additional liability? Gabby walks through three things landlords should consider: • Update the lease commencement date and have the appropriate parties acknowledge the change. • Make sure the tenant's insurance begins on the actual possession date. • Collect the required rent and security deposit before possession is provided. Landlords can also decide whether to charge prorated rent for the additional days. In this particular situation, Wayne and Gabby chose not to charge extra because the property was already vacant and the early possession was only a matter of days. Real Estate Investors Need to Build for the Storm One of the biggest themes of today's episode is that economic disruptions are inevitable. Oil crashes, pandemics, rapidly rising interest rates, flooding, trade disputes and other unexpected events continually test real estate investors. Wayne's argument is that investors shouldn't build portfolios that only work when everything goes right. They should buy properties with enough cash flow and financial cushion to withstand periods when things go wrong. He discusses an example of a mentorship student's property generating approximately $670 per month in cash flow. That cushion gives the investor significantly more room to absorb higher expenses, lower rents or other unexpected changes than a property operating close to break-even. Cash flow isn't spending money. It's a risk mitigator. The 5% Rule and Surviving Economic Disruptions Wayne returns to the cash flow framework from his book, The 5% Rule™: A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors. The formula is: (Annual Cash Flow ÷ Down Payment) × 100 5–6% = sufficient 7–9% = strong 10%+ = excellent Wayne's position is that investors should be buying properties capable of producing meaningful cash flow without depending on appreciation. The greater the cushion, the better positioned the investor is to deal with vacancies, declining rents, higher financing costs and economic shocks. Search "The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier" on Amazon to learn more. Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to U.S. Tariffs? The episode then examines Canadian cities whose economies have particularly strong exposure to trade with the United States. The industries highlighted include: • Energy in Alberta and New Brunswick • Automotive and manufacturing in Southern Ontario • Steel in Hamilton • Aluminum, forestry and manufacturing in Quebec Saint John, New Brunswick ranked at the top of the tariff exposure index discussed during the show, followed by Calgary. Calgary's position is particularly interesting for Alberta investors. The city's economy has significant exposure to the corporate and export side of Canada's energy industry, and an enormous percentage of its international merchandise exports are destined for the United States. Southern Ontario also features prominently because of its deeply integrated manufacturing and automotive supply chains. Windsor, Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Brantford and Guelph were among the markets discussed. Hamilton's steel industry creates another form of exposure, while several Quebec communities face risks connected to aluminum, forestry and manufacturing. Lethbridge also appeared among the top 10, although Wayne emphasizes that simply appearing on the list doesn't mean every city faces an equivalent level of exposure. There is a substantial difference between the exposure measurements at the top and bottom of the list. Edmonton vs. Calgary For Wayne, one of the most interesting comparisons is Edmonton versus Calgary. Although both cities are part of an energy-producing province, their economic structures are different. Calgary's economy has greater direct exposure to the corporate and export side of energy. Edmonton still has significant connections to energy, manufacturing and industrial activity, but its economy also includes substantial government, healthcare, education, construction and other sectors. In the ranking discussed during the episode, Edmonton was considerably further down the list at 24th. Wayne explains why economic diversification is one of the fundamentals he considers when choosing a real estate market. No market is immune to economic shocks, but he wants to invest in large markets with strong economies and enough diversification to absorb them. That resilience is one of the reasons Wayne continues to favour Edmonton real estate investing. Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions The takeaway isn't that investors should stop buying real estate because tariffs, interest rates or economic uncertainty exist. There is always another challenge coming. Wayne and Gabby's strategy is to build portfolios that can survive those challenges through strong cash flow, adequate reserves, appropriate tenant profiles, careful market selection and disciplined buying. Waiting for perfect conditions isn't the strategy. Preparing for imperfect conditions is. REI Masters Mentorship Special For a limited time, anyone who joins the REI Masters Mentorship Program before October 3, 2026 receives 24 months of mentorship for the price of 12. You'll also receive entry to the upcoming REI Masters Retreat in Edmonton on October 17–18. Learn more: www.reimasters.ca Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show Hosted by Wayne Hillier and Gabby Hillier. Broadcasting live every weekday at 7:00 AM Mountain Time from Edmonton, Alberta. Bring your real estate investing questions and join the conversation live. Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to U.S. Tariffs? Tariffs and the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute are creating another layer of uncertainty for Canadian businesses, workers, landlords and real estate investors. But the impact is not going to be equal across the country. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby look at which Canadian cities have the greatest exposure to U.S. tariffs, why certain local economies are more vulnerable than others, and what investors should be thinking about when choosing markets and building portfolios that can survive economic disruptions. The Rental Market Is Getting More Competitive Before getting into tariffs, Wayne and Gabby share an update from their own rental portfolio. A new tenant moved in early over the weekend, and Gabby explains why they were particularly happy with the tenant profile, including strong credit, good communication, insurance in place, and rent and security deposit paid ahead of time. They also discuss the changing Edmonton rental market. Tenants currently have more options in certain property categories, which means landlords may have to work harder to attract strong applicants. Wayne and Gabby currently have multiple renovation crews moving between properties, but these aren't simply renovations for the sake of improving a property. They're strategic improvements designed to make their rentals more competitive, reduce vacancy and help achieve stronger rents. When supply increases, being "good enough" may not be enough. Presentation, pricing, tenant experience and property condition become increasingly important. What Happens When a Tenant Moves In Before the Lease Starts? A live viewer asked an important landlord question: If you allow a tenant to move in before the official lease date, does that create additional liability? Gabby walks through three things landlords should consider: • Update the lease commencement date and have the appropriate parties acknowledge the change. • Make sure the tenant's insurance begins on the actual possession date. • Collect the required rent and security deposit before possession is provided. Landlords can also decide whether to charge prorated rent for the additional days. In this particular situation, Wayne and Gabby chose not to charge extra because the property was already vacant and the early possession was only a matter of days. Real Estate Investors Need to Build for the Storm One of the biggest themes of today's episode is that economic disruptions are inevitable. Oil crashes, pandemics, rapidly rising interest rates, flooding, trade disputes and other unexpected events continually test real estate investors. Wayne's argument is that investors shouldn't build portfolios that only work when everything goes right. They should buy properties with enough cash flow and financial cushion to withstand periods when things go wrong. He discusses an example of a mentorship student's property generating approximately $670 per month in cash flow. That cushion gives the investor significantly more room to absorb higher expenses, lower rents or other unexpected changes than a property operating close to break-even. Cash flow isn't spending money. It's a risk mitigator. The 5% Rule and Surviving Economic Disruptions Wayne returns to the cash flow framework from his book, The 5% Rule™: A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors. The formula is: (Annual Cash Flow ÷ Down Payment) × 100 5–6% = sufficient 7–9% = strong 10%+ = excellent Wayne's position is that investors should be buying properties capable of producing meaningful cash flow without depending on appreciation. The greater the cushion, the better positioned the investor is to deal with vacancies, declining rents, higher financing costs and economic shocks. Search "The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier" on Amazon to learn more. Which Canadian Cities Are Most Exposed to U.S. Tariffs? The episode then examines Canadian cities whose economies have particularly strong exposure to trade with the United States. The industries highlighted include: • Energy in Alberta and New Brunswick • Automotive and manufacturing in Southern Ontario • Steel in Hamilton • Aluminum, forestry and manufacturing in Quebec Saint John, New Brunswick ranked at the top of the tariff exposure index discussed during the show, followed by Calgary. Calgary's position is particularly interesting for Alberta investors. The city's economy has significant exposure to the corporate and export side of Canada's energy industry, and an enormous percentage of its international merchandise exports are destined for the United States. Southern Ontario also features prominently because of its deeply integrated manufacturing and automotive supply chains. Windsor, Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Brantford and Guelph were among the markets discussed. Hamilton's steel industry creates another form of exposure, while several Quebec communities face risks connected to aluminum, forestry and manufacturing. Lethbridge also appeared among the top 10, although Wayne emphasizes that simply appearing on the list doesn't mean every city faces an equivalent level of exposure. There is a substantial difference between the exposure measurements at the top and bottom of the list. Edmonton vs. Calgary For Wayne, one of the most interesting comparisons is Edmonton versus Calgary. Although both cities are part of an energy-producing province, their economic structures are different. Calgary's economy has greater direct exposure to the corporate and export side of energy. Edmonton still has significant connections to energy, manufacturing and industrial activity, but its economy also includes substantial government, healthcare, education, construction and other sectors. In the ranking discussed during the episode, Edmonton was considerably further down the list at 24th. Wayne explains why economic diversification is one of the fundamentals he considers when choosing a real estate market. No market is immune to economic shocks, but he wants to invest in large markets with strong economies and enough diversification to absorb them. That resilience is one of the reasons Wayne continues to favour Edmonton real estate investing. Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions The takeaway isn't that investors should stop buying real estate because tariffs, interest rates or economic uncertainty exist. There is always another challenge coming. Wayne and Gabby's strategy is to build portfolios that can survive those challenges through strong cash flow, adequate reserves, appropriate tenant profiles, careful market selection and disciplined buying. Waiting for perfect conditions isn't the strategy. Preparing for imperfect conditions is. REI Masters Mentorship Special For a limited time, anyone who joins the REI Masters Mentorship Program before October 3, 2026 receives 24 months of mentorship for the price of 12. You'll also receive entry to the upcoming REI Masters Retreat in Edmonton on October 17–18. Learn more: www.reimasters.ca Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show Hosted by Wayne Hillier and Gabby Hillier. Broadcasting live every weekday at 7:00 AM Mountain Time from Edmonton, Alberta. Bring your real estate investing questions and join the conversation live. Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.

If you're feeling sticker shock every time you fill up for gas or go to the grocery store, you're not alone. So what are you supposed to do when everything feels more expensive? Meet people finding outside-the-box ways to make their money stretch further.When magician Brian Glow sits down to a meal at Winnipeg's Bistro on Notre Dame, he won't pay his bill with money. He'll use the local barter bank, MK Global Trade, and exchange magic shows for food, services, and even home renovations. Find out how it works and why Martin Kahan, the man behind the bank, says barter is growing in these expensive times.When Whitehorse resident Joanne Doyle drops stuff off at the dump, she's not leaving empty-handed. Find out how community-driven "free stores" in the Yukon are helping people save money, declutter their homes, and score amazing free stuff.Ify goes thrift shopping with Heidi Kristensen, who tells us how thrifting isn't just helping her wallet -- it's also helping her maintain her sobriety.After two decades in the education industry, Lethbridge, Alta. teacher Verna Mabin didn't expect she'd still be working a side hustle…and searching for another. Nova Scotia mom Alex MacLaren has a motto when it comes to cooking on a budget: We use what we have. So every day, you'll find her MacGyvering every last vegetable in her crisper into meals even her five-year-old loves, and sharing those tips with her 800,000 followers.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Charlyn Collins from The Lilac Row and Dominika Wojcik from Tourism Lethbridge.About The Lilac RowThe Lilac Row is a flower farm near Coaldale, Alberta, rooted in a third generation family farm. Founded in 2020, The Lilac Row blends generations of agricultural tradition with a modern, sustainable approach to floriculture. The farm specializes in garden-inspired wedding florals, seasonal bouquets, and unique agri-tourism experiences including U-pick events, workshops, and classes. Named after the lilac hedge planted on the family farm decades ago, The Lilac Row represents a legacy of family, stewardship, and a deep connection to Southern Alberta.About DominikaDominika Wojcik is the Senior Director of Communications at Tourism Lethbridge, where she helps lead destination marketing, stakeholder engagement, and tourism development initiatives. A passionate advocate for Southern Alberta, she works closely with industry partners to showcase the region's unique experiences, from culinary tourism and agritourism to major events and regional collaborations. Dominika is passionate about connecting visitors with the people, places, and stories that make Southern Alberta special.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/tourismlethbridge. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Tourism LethbridgeNever been to Lethbridge? Here's your sign! It's Alberta's hidden gem — coulees, river valley, small-city charm, and way more to do than you'd expect.And they've made it easy to explore with the Explore Lethbridge app — your free digital passport to the city. Sign up in seconds, pick a curated trail — outdoor adventure, local eats, art and culture — and check in at each stop with your phone.Every check-in earns points you can cash in for local rewards along the way — no guesswork, no wandering aimlessly.So if Lethbridge has never been on your radar, let it surprise you.Head to ExploreLethbridge.app and start your trail.. . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Patreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The Acre. . .More with KatelynOne on One Podcast Consulting | Learn More

Finding moments that make wrestling fans realize there are real people behind the characters we watch can sometimes be difficult.  In a time where there's more wrestling than ever to watch, sometimes the simplest base emotions are what stick out. This past week, All Elite Wrestling gave fans the chance to forget about wrestling wars, and focus on two very special individuals - one lost too soon, and the other fighting for their life. In WWE storylines, fans were treated to shocking moments and a title win for a Chilean native who was given a moment not for a TV rating, but for those fans in attendance, it was a night they'll never forget. Meanwhile, a small but mighty company in Alberta Canada is preparing to make history, and it's all based on a creative decision, a lot of teamwork, and giving their audience what they can to provide a one of a kind show never seen at this level. This week, Mike McGuire navigates you through these stories and more, including the return of Bayley to WWE, a conversation with Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer about the importance of Superstar Bill Dundee to wrestling, The Butcher, and yes, some rumours and tidbits. Plus, meet Curtis Jestin, part of the ownership group of Lethbridge's Pure Power Wrestling, who are looking to put on a WAR GAMES style match - two rings, one custom cage, 8 wrestlers.  It's a feat that's never been attempted by a company of this size, but find out why this Alberta independent promotion is taking the chance. For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com    

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14

In this episode, we're talking about Canada's Western Gateway, or CWG. CWG is the trade and logistics corridor at the heart of Canada's agricultural supercluster, encompassing Highway 4 in the Lethbridge, Alberta area.  The gateway sees an annual economic output of more than 678 million dollars, supports more than 1,000 jobs, is traveled by more than 2,400 trucks per day, and is home to more than 700 transportation and logistics businesses.  Host Kelsey Hipkin is joined by Rylan Howard, Cluster Development Manager, Canada's Western Gateway and Economic Development Lethbridge; Cody Fluet, Industry Development Coordinator with Canada's Western Gateway and Economic Development Lethbridge; and AMTA Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships, Josh Hannaberry. To learn more about the CWG, visit their website: https://www.canadaswesterngateway.ca/, or contact Rylan Howard at rylan@chooselethbridge.ca (403-635-2670), or Cody Fluet at cody@chooselethbridge.ca. Register for the Canada's Western Gateway In Motion 2026 event here: https://www.canadaswesterngateway.ca/events/canadas-western-gateway-in-motion-2026. To listen to the Steering Change episode where we chat with The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association, click here: https://amta.ca/steeringchange/episodes/episode-68. If you have any questions or concerns about topics related to what was discussed in this episode, or commercial transportation and driver safety, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Services team at memberservices@amta.ca. AMTA's Whitecourt Safety Summit is on October 1. Join us for a full day of content, including a keynote presentation, and sessions with WCB, Trucking HR Canada, and more. Network with like-minded transportation professionals and explore our event tradeshow. Register now: https://amta.ca/event/amta-2026-whitecourt-safety-summit/AMTA's Drawdown Dinner has returned! Join us in Edmonton at the River Cree Resort and Casino on October 15. Registration is now open: https://www.amta.ca/portal/events/amta-2026-edmonton-drawdown-dinner. Save the date for AMTA's 89th Annual Conference happening on April 7-8, also at the River Cree Resort and Casino, in Enoch, Alberta. https://amta.ca/portal/events/amta-89th-annual-conference-save-the-date  Are you interested in getting involved with the AMTA? Please contact membership@amta.ca for Membership opportunities and learn the value that AMTA can bring to you and your organization. AMTA seeks to represent our Members in all facets of the industry, but that only works if we hear from you on the issues affecting your day-to-day. We encourage everyone to reach out and share their thoughts and ideas. Please don't hesitate to contact us at memberservices@amta.ca.  Do you have any questions or an idea for a future Steering Change series? Message us at marcom@amta.ca. 

Today's guest has focused her life's work on closing the leadership gap for women. She spent years as a CEO in the corporate world, always trying to make herself fade into the background instead of letting herself shine. She shares what it took to overcome a multitude of limiting beliefs and how she finally realized that her methodology works—100% of the time. She shares a real-client example of applying her approach to flip the script and reap the results. You'll also learn how she turned client testimonials into a mantra that keeps her going, even when life gets challenging. Join us to learn more!Moira Lethbridge is a speaker, executive and leadership coach, and the creator of The Female Advantage, a unique leadership approach. She is the author of Savvy Woman: Make Time for a Life That Matters and The Gift of Receiving. Moira serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Richmond and is the principal and owner of Lethbridge & Associates. As a former president and CEO, she draws on 25 years of organizational experience and success to help individuals and companies boost productivity and improve performance. She works with business owners, executives, and individuals to help them grow their business, do more of what they enjoy, and balance health, well-being, and achievement. Show Highlights:Moira's experience: Being a stuck CEO who learned that the same behaviors (from men and women) result in very different outcomes.Listening to “the voice in the room” and learning that “to be successful, I had to be less.”Developing The Female AdvantageTurning client testimonials into a useful mantraFinding the courage to “claim your lane”Moira's revolutionary discovery: “My framework works 100% of the time.”It's okay for revenue numbers to confirm and validate the work you do.Moira's advice to leaders about having and showing courageWhat's next? Moira shares her exciting next steps.Moira's key takeaway for leaders: “You are magnificent.”Resources:Connect with Moira Lethbridge: Website, LinkedIn, and Stuck or Overextended? ResourceConnect with Meg:Explore our mentor program! Now enrolling for Fall 2026! Click here for more information!Learn more about the STaR Coach Community. We would love for you to join us!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Mentioned in this episode:Mentor ProgramIf you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten. It's small, personal, and powerful. If you've been waiting for the right time, this is it. So head over to Star Coach Show. That's https://starcoachshow.com/mentor/ to grab your spot or to learn more. I'd love to work with you. Now, let's get into today's show.

Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum isn't just about separation. There are 10 questions on the ballot, including five that target immigrants and raise serious questions about access to health care, education and social supports. We're joined by former Alberta premier Rachel Notley, former Edmonton mayor Don Iveson, former St. Albert mayor Cathy Heron, lawyer Avnish Nanda (4:25), and former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman (1:07:00) for Real Talk about what these questions are really about, and what they say about the politics shaping Alberta right now. Plus, Canada's Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne goes one-on-one with Ryan (43:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West to recap last week's G20 summit in North Carolina, his ongoing conversations with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and what Canadians told him through recent pre-budget consultations. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY, WINNERS OF THREE GOLD MEDALS AT THE INAUGURAL ALBERTA WHISKY AWARDS! LEARN MORE: https://hansendistillery.com/ OUR ALBERTA ADVANTAGE: https://ouralbertaadvantage.ca/ REQUEST YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT BY SEPT. 25: https://www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-special-ballot/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: leave a comment here or email talk@ryanjespersen.com  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ GET YOUR "PROUDLY ALBERTAN. FIERCELY CANADIAN." HOODIES BEFORE THEY SELL OUT (AGAIN): https://ryanjespersen.com/merch REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ REAL TALK HIGHLIGHTS ARE PRESENTED BY KUBY ENERGY AND CANADIAN GREEN TECH, YOUR TRUSTED SOLAR PROVIDERS. LEARN MORE AT https://kuby.ca/ or in-store at Costco. SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Pheasants have been a fixture of the Alberta landscape for over a century, serving as a staple of upland bird hunting across the province. In this episode, Jeff Coyle—director of the documentary A Pheasant's Journey—and ACA Biologist Jalen Hulit go behind the scenes of the film and explore what it takes to support ring-necked pheasants in Alberta.In this episode:Discover why pheasants are an indicator of overall habitat health, and how release sites across Alberta—from Lethbridge up to Peace River—benefit hunters, birdwatchers, and landowners alike.Learn about the hidden challenges of raising game birds, including their aggressive behaviour, specific habitat needs, and how different pheasant breeds behave in the field.Hunting ethics and safety considerations on release sites.Like the episode or let us know another topic to cover.Find Brad at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.fensonFind Harvest Your Own at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestYourOwnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestyourownaca/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@harvestyourownacaX/Twitter: https://x.com/harvestyourownWebsite: https://www.harvestyourown.ca/

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7

Pastor Greg concludes our summer series by expounding on God's love for Israel and Jerusalem and why that matters for us as the church today.

Environment Lethbridge is working to make Lethbridge a Living City through several green infrastructure projects. They are planting drought-tolerant species in schools and parks, and assisting households to create resilient, environmentally-responsible, beautiful outdoor landscapes. Join Michael as he gets his hands in the dirt, visiting schools, attending workshops, and stopping by households across the city to meet the people behind these grassroots initiatives. He'll learn about their hopes and dreams, challenges, and successes as they all do their part to make Lethbridge a Living City.      Environment Lethbridge's Living Cities

Most Calgary teams are on the road this long weekend. We preview Cavalry FC as they visit Halifax to take on the Wanderers and we also talk about the Wild going to BMO Field to play AFC Toronto.The Farkhunda Muthaj saga has now reached its conclusion.  The Wild announced that she will be leaving the club by mutual agreement. We have some final comments about perhaps the strangest story we've seen since we started the podcast.Both of Calgary's women's USports teams play their first matches of the season this weekend as the Dinos travel to Winnipeg and the Cougars go to Lethbridge. We have interviews with Dinos veteran Jaden Tomaszewski and Cougars head coach Tino Fusco to help preview their seasons.We also discuss Calgary's men's USports teams, ACAC action, Alberta Provincials matches in Calgary and Canada playing in the women's U20 World Cup.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

We recap this weekend's action. Cavalry FC managed a 1-0 victory over Vancouver FC at Spruce Meadows on Saturday. Combined with a Forge loss, the Cavs now sit top of the table in the CPL. This is the first time this season they have done so where there have been no games in hand involved.We also have a brief discussion about Tobias Warschewski's brilliant season and if it's enough to attract any interest from MLS clubs.The Calgary Wild's unbeaten streak is now at five matches as they drew the Vancouver Rise 2-2 on Saturday at Swangard Stadium. Sarah Kelty-Dilling made her Wild debut between the sticks after waiting for her chance for a year and a half.There were no USports matches to recap from the weekend but there were a few ACAC doubleheaders. We discussed SAIT's victories over Red Deer and the Ambrose Lions matches vs Lethbridge and Olds College.The PDP Championships wrapped up in Montreal this weekend. The Calgary Rangers U15 Girls captured a bronze medal with a victory over Vancouver United.  Teams from Foothills, Mackenzie United, and South West United also competed.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.

Join Pitt Girl, Commish, Big Sky Brigit, Canadian Correspondent Joey and Beth, along with our VP of Podcast Production, Arthur. We start in Lethbridge, Alberta and the missing PWHL Walter Cup, then we're on to season previews in the SUPER SICKO SHAKING SPECULATION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF this time with DICE ROLLS, we attempt to preview the BIG TEN and THE MAC, we project the most Sickos game for each team on their schedule, Curt Cignetti driving an Ice Cream Truck? a fine NERBNOIS, the dice were not kind to Michigan or Michigan State, did the dice predict Northwestern Chip Kelly Interim Head Coach? The dice said WHAT FOR NEBRASKA? AND RUTGERS TOO?? A feisty FISCH, a Luke Fickell statute? Akron didn't allow us to be their OC, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan eating cinderblocks? Unknowable Pitbull? MAC STATE, whoaaaa Minutemen, a baby ran on the field and oh so much, much more!20% OFF AT OUR STORE WITH CODE SICKOS20 (EXCEPT LIMITED STOCK ITEMS) THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2026 https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/Join our Patreon for just $3 or $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/cw/SickosCommitteeBuy some of our officially licensed merch here https://thesickoscommittee-shop.fourthwall.com/NEW SICKOS FC JERSEYS FOR SALE https://oliveandyork.com/products/sickos-fcUSE CODE SICKOS20 for 20% off your first Homefield Order https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7440576.637f9dCheck out our Linktree for all our discount codes https://linktr.ee/sickoscommitteeSubscribe to our blog at https://sickos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sickoscommitteeUse Code YESHAHAHAYES for 10% off at DICE ENVY https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=8621340.d8f4693&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8621340.d8f4693See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Greg continues our sermon series about all that which God loves and explains what it means when the Bible tells us that God loves the world and how we should reflect that as the church.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 24.

Ray and Simon Nash discuss the recent win in the Halliday awards. Lethbridge Wines make some stunning wines and Ray tells the story.@thewineshowaustralia @lethbridge_wines

The Kamloops mass grave controversy is back in the headlines, and this time the update is even more shocking than the first. I sat down again with Frances Widdowson, the professor who was wrongfully dismissed from Mount Royal University for questioning the official narrative around the Kamloops residential school claims, and what she shared this time left me speechless. One year after our first conversation, Frances updates us on her ongoing legal battle for reinstatement, the excavation that still has not happened despite millions of dollars in public funding, and a shocking new development where she was handcuffed and removed from a university campus simply for trying to have a conversation with students. Frances has spent years researching Indigenous policy in Canada and is currently working on a documentary series exposing the institutional failures behind the Kamloops case. She is one of the few academics willing to ask hard questions in a climate where asking questions can cost you your career, and her courage and conviction are something every one of us can learn from. If you have ever wondered what it costs to stand for truth, or if you needed a reminder that faith and conviction can carry you through even the hardest battles, this conversation is for you. Listen in, and let me know in the comments what stood out to you most. Frances and I first talked about the Kamloops residential school controversy about a year ago, and I wanted to have her back on to give us an honest update on where things actually stand. Frances is a professor who was let go from Mount Royal University after she started asking questions about the ground penetrating radar findings at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, and she has spent the time since fighting through the courts for her reinstatement while continuing to dig into the facts of this case. In this conversation we talk about the twelve point one million dollars that was given to the Kamloops band for excavations back in 2021, and the fact that no excavation has happened to this day. We talk about what ground penetrating radar can and cannot actually tell you, and why so many people jumped to conclusions before any physical evidence was found. Frances also shares what happened to her at the University of Lethbridge, where she was declared a safety risk and removed from campus in handcuffs simply for trying to meet with students for a conversation. We talk about her documentary work with Simon Hergott, the new film called Grave Error that she is working on to document the institutional failures across universities, media, and government that allowed this story to spread unchecked. We also get into her broader research on what she calls the Aboriginal industry, the lawyers and consultants she says are profiting from unresolved claims while real needs in Aboriginal communities go unmet. Frances speaks candidly about the personal cost of standing by her convictions, from losing her job to being physically removed from a university she was invited to. This is a conversation about truth, courage, and what it means to keep showing up even when the cost is high. If academic freedom, the Kamloops residential school story, or the search for honest answers in the reconciliation conversation matter to you, this episode is worth your time. Find more from Frances: https://youtu.be/PE6OEpz0xyQ https://fundrazr.com/52XKmf?ref=ab_63AIcaxpJgN63AIcaxpJgN Connect with me: My website: https://tammympeterson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast  

Reed Shimozawa is a Calgary guitarist, songwriter and founding member of Zuckerbaby who now performs with Wide Mouth Mason and other Canadian artists.Reed grew up in Lethbridge in a Japanese Canadian family shaped by internment, farm work and the expectation that he would pursue a more traditional career. Music took him in another direction, from six-night-a-week bar bands to Calgary's original music scene, a major-label record deal, MuchMusic and national touring. When the industry changed and Zuckerbaby's momentum disappeared, Reed had to figure out who he was without the version of success he had spent years chasing.We talk about the rise and end of Zuckerbaby, the Calgary music scene of the 1990s, becoming a father, spending more than 20 years working in a guitar store, being laid off during COVID and finding his way back into music as a freelancer. Now 61, Reed reflects on ambition, identity, past mistakes and why the time he has left feels less like a countdown and more like an opportunity.Connect with Reed Shimozawa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reed_guitarFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.shimozawa/⁠Connect with Jeff Humphreys:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jeffhumphreys.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeffhumphreys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffhumphreys_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhumphreysyyc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Location & Production:Off Set Studios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.offsetstudios.ca

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Lethbridge area weather update for the week of August 17.

Brian was recently interviewed by Brent Saccucci (@brentsaccucci) from the University of Lethbridge to talk about Queer Theology and how […] The post a Moving Beyond Affirmative Ministry with Queer Theology: Brent Saccucci Interview of Brian appeared first on Queer Theology.

Pastor Scott Cyre, our guest speaker from King of Kings Church in Lethbridge, joins us to share about God's love for justice and what that means for us.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

The Ethics of Argumentation (Routledge, 2025) offers a new approach to the theory of argumentation that conceptualizes argumentation as a fundamentally ethical activity whose norms are grounded in, and must be selected according to, moral reasons. Current normative approaches to argumentation do not treat ethics as an integral part of argumentation theory. This is at least in part due to a methodological commitment not to address internal states of the arguers, such as intentions and beliefs, which makes moral theorizing about argumentation difficult. This book presents three arguments for why ethics ought to be a central element in normative theorizing about argumentation. First, it shows that ethics is needed for providing normative argumentation theory with its foundation and for offering arguers reliable guidance for decision-making both about which norms ought to govern their arguing and how they should shape each argument they make. Second, it addresses some of the most persistent problems faced by currently dominant normative approaches to argumentation, most notably that they are only reliable under the assumption that unrealistic background conditions are fulfilled. Finally, it provides the groundwork for a systematic ethics of argumentation. It does so by showing how a function of argumentation can be justified via moral reasons and by providing the outlines for both an applied ethics of (meta-level) normative argument design and an applied role-ethics of object-level arguing. The Ethics of Argumentation (Routledge, 2025) is essential reading for researchers and graduate students in a wide range of disciplines-including philosophy, communication studies, linguistics, and rhetoric-who are interested in argumentation, critical thinking and social epistemology" Katharina Stevens is a philosopher and argumentation theorist working at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. She is one of the editors of the journal Informal Logic and one of the directors of the Critical Thinking and Citizen Engagement Lab at the University of Lethbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Ethics of Argumentation (Routledge, 2025) offers a new approach to the theory of argumentation that conceptualizes argumentation as a fundamentally ethical activity whose norms are grounded in, and must be selected according to, moral reasons. Current normative approaches to argumentation do not treat ethics as an integral part of argumentation theory. This is at least in part due to a methodological commitment not to address internal states of the arguers, such as intentions and beliefs, which makes moral theorizing about argumentation difficult. This book presents three arguments for why ethics ought to be a central element in normative theorizing about argumentation. First, it shows that ethics is needed for providing normative argumentation theory with its foundation and for offering arguers reliable guidance for decision-making both about which norms ought to govern their arguing and how they should shape each argument they make. Second, it addresses some of the most persistent problems faced by currently dominant normative approaches to argumentation, most notably that they are only reliable under the assumption that unrealistic background conditions are fulfilled. Finally, it provides the groundwork for a systematic ethics of argumentation. It does so by showing how a function of argumentation can be justified via moral reasons and by providing the outlines for both an applied ethics of (meta-level) normative argument design and an applied role-ethics of object-level arguing. The Ethics of Argumentation (Routledge, 2025) is essential reading for researchers and graduate students in a wide range of disciplines-including philosophy, communication studies, linguistics, and rhetoric-who are interested in argumentation, critical thinking and social epistemology" Katharina Stevens is a philosopher and argumentation theorist working at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. She is one of the editors of the journal Informal Logic and one of the directors of the Critical Thinking and Citizen Engagement Lab at the University of Lethbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

The Ethics of Argumentation (Routledge, 2025) offers a new approach to the theory of argumentation that conceptualizes argumentation as a fundamentally ethical activity whose norms are grounded in, and must be selected according to, moral reasons. Current normative approaches to argumentation do not treat ethics as an integral part of argumentation theory. This is at least in part due to a methodological commitment not to address internal states of the arguers, such as intentions and beliefs, which makes moral theorizing about argumentation difficult. This book presents three arguments for why ethics ought to be a central element in normative theorizing about argumentation. First, it shows that ethics is needed for providing normative argumentation theory with its foundation and for offering arguers reliable guidance for decision-making both about which norms ought to govern their arguing and how they should shape each argument they make. Second, it addresses some of the most persistent problems faced by currently dominant normative approaches to argumentation, most notably that they are only reliable under the assumption that unrealistic background conditions are fulfilled. Finally, it provides the groundwork for a systematic ethics of argumentation. It does so by showing how a function of argumentation can be justified via moral reasons and by providing the outlines for both an applied ethics of (meta-level) normative argument design and an applied role-ethics of object-level arguing. The Ethics of Argumentation (Routledge, 2025) is essential reading for researchers and graduate students in a wide range of disciplines-including philosophy, communication studies, linguistics, and rhetoric-who are interested in argumentation, critical thinking and social epistemology" Katharina Stevens is a philosopher and argumentation theorist working at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. She is one of the editors of the journal Informal Logic and one of the directors of the Critical Thinking and Citizen Engagement Lab at the University of Lethbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

The Ethics of Argumentation (Routledge, 2025) offers a new approach to the theory of argumentation that conceptualizes argumentation as a fundamentally ethical activity whose norms are grounded in, and must be selected according to, moral reasons. Current normative approaches to argumentation do not treat ethics as an integral part of argumentation theory. This is at least in part due to a methodological commitment not to address internal states of the arguers, such as intentions and beliefs, which makes moral theorizing about argumentation difficult. This book presents three arguments for why ethics ought to be a central element in normative theorizing about argumentation. First, it shows that ethics is needed for providing normative argumentation theory with its foundation and for offering arguers reliable guidance for decision-making both about which norms ought to govern their arguing and how they should shape each argument they make. Second, it addresses some of the most persistent problems faced by currently dominant normative approaches to argumentation, most notably that they are only reliable under the assumption that unrealistic background conditions are fulfilled. Finally, it provides the groundwork for a systematic ethics of argumentation. It does so by showing how a function of argumentation can be justified via moral reasons and by providing the outlines for both an applied ethics of (meta-level) normative argument design and an applied role-ethics of object-level arguing. The Ethics of Argumentation (Routledge, 2025) is essential reading for researchers and graduate students in a wide range of disciplines-including philosophy, communication studies, linguistics, and rhetoric-who are interested in argumentation, critical thinking and social epistemology" Katharina Stevens is a philosopher and argumentation theorist working at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. She is one of the editors of the journal Informal Logic and one of the directors of the Critical Thinking and Citizen Engagement Lab at the University of Lethbridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

'Three Pistols' as an opener. Nobody in the Saddledome saw that coming, least of all the guy who'd spent the whole week camping.Episode summaryAugust 1st, 2016. The Scotiabank Saddledome. The Tragically Hip are working eastward, homebound to Kingston, and the Man Machine Poem Tour rolls into Calgary for the first of two nights. Ten years on, three people who were in that building sit down and tell jD what it actually felt like.Spencer from Calgary was at both Calgary shows, and two days before this one he woke up from an afternoon nap, found face-value seats for Edmonton five hours before downbeat, and drove up the highway without packing a bag. Paul from Lethbridge talked himself out of the on-sale entirely, spent a fortnight regretting it, then bought behind-the-stage seats on the secondary market and has never regretted that. Steve from Toronto is a cancer survivor. He brought his fiancee to her first proper Hip show and found two old friends sitting directly in front of him.They talk about the email nobody was ready for. They talk about decoding the album blocks in real time, and about 'World Container' surfacing for the first time since 2009 with Gord Downie working the teleprompter and grinning through a fumble. They talk about a concourse so packed you could not move, a merch line that looked like a family reunion, and a version of 'Grace, Too' that Spencer says he will never shake.Nobody here is claiming to be the expert. They were just in the room. This is the Calgary night, told back by the people who lived it.Key takeaways• Steve from Toronto is a cancer survivor, so the diagnosis email landed on him twice over. Once as a fan, once as somebody who already knew the vocabulary.• Spencer from Calgary got Edmonton tickets at face value five hours before showtime, drove up with no bag packed, sat down with a hot dog and a beer, and the band walked out thirty seconds later.• Paul from Lethbridge and his buddy Nick skipped the on-sale, realized their error about a fortnight later, and bought in behind the stage. Hundreds of shows between them and this one still tops the list.• 'The Kids Don't Get It' was a tour debut that night, and 'World Container' had not been played live since 2009 (source: setlist.fm). Paul clocked the second one in the moment.• All three describe the same night from three different seats, and none of them describe a party. The word Paul reaches for is communal. He lands on an upbeat church service.Quotes“It was like this is happening to my friend Gord, which is a weird feeling to feel about someone that you've never known.”Paul from Lethbridge [MM:SS]“I used to complain that they didn't mix things up enough. I would do anything right now to get the most basic paint by numbers Tragically Hip set list if it meant being able to see that band one more time.”Steve from Toronto [MM:SS]Guest information• Spencer from Calgary - both Calgary nights plus an unplanned Edmonton run. Took his sister and his brother. Still the only concert the three of them have been to together.• Paul from Lethbridge - bought late, behind the stage, no regrets. Went with Nick, his concert guy. 'World Container' is a top-five song for him and he had never heard it live.• Steve from Toronto - cancer survivor. Five shows on the tour, Kingston included. Calgary was his now-wife's first proper Hip show.Resources, links and references• setlist.fm - the full Calgary, August 1 2016 setlist, including the 'The Kids Don't Get It' tour debut and the 'World Container' return. [hyperlink: setlist.fm Calgary Aug 1 2016]• Hipbase - primary source for The Tragically Hip setlists and discography, cross-referenced against setlist.fm for this episode. [hyperlink: Hipbase]• Long Time Running (2017) - the tour documentary both Paul and Steve credit with showing them how close the whole thing came to not happening. [hyperlink: Long Time Running]• The Ride to Conquer Cancer, benefiting The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation - Steve rides with a team called The Tragically Clipped, a name that predates Gord's diagnosis. [hyperlink] [VERIFY with Steve: team spelling, ride count, and the total raised]• GEDfest Toronto 2026, with Campfire Circle as cause partner - mentioned on mic. Details pending, see note under Upcoming events. [hyperlink pending]• Hipstories - Jake Gold - the earlier Hipstories conversations, from the archive. [hyperlink]• Hipstories - Paul Langlois - the guitarist on the band's own terms. [hyperlink]• Hipstories - Alan Cross - the wider Canadian music context. [hyperlink]Calls to actionLeave yer Hipstory. This series is built out of them, and there are eleven more nights of that tour still to stitch back together. If you were there, or if you watched it from a couch and ugly-cried into a pillow, that counts too. [hyperlink: Leave yer Hipstory - reflections.tthpods.com]Come sit in the rec room. The Facebook community is where these conversations keep going after the episode ends. [hyperlink: Join the community - community.tthpods.com]Buy jD a coffeeEditing is hard. Help keep the battery charged and buy jD a coffee. Tips only, no guilt. [hyperlink: Buy jD a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40]Closing paragraphSpencer, thank you for the Edmonton story, which is the single best piece of dumb luck anyone has brought to this series so far. Paul, thank you for 'World Container' and for the phrase upbeat church service, which is the closest anybody has come to naming what those rooms felt like. Steve, thank you for Jay. Spending the last two hours of a friendship at a Hip show is not nothing, and neither is saying so out loud.jD spent most of that summer in a psychiatric hospital and missed the tour entirely, which is a fair part of why this show exists at all. Ten years later the record gets built out of other people's memories. So there's that.Come back in two days for Calgary, August 3 2016. Same building, different night.Socials and community• Facebook: [hyperlink: The community group - community.tthpods.com]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paula McQuaid, co-founder and in-house research lead, fuels HONE's innovation with her passion for uncovering what truly shapes human wellness. For the past fifteen years, she's dedicated herself to understanding how people thrive, then translating that insight into tools that help athletes, coaches, and organizations perform at their best through HONE's platform. With a Master of Counselling and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Paula brings both academic depth and human connection to her work. Alongside her role with HONE, she has served as a Mental Performance Consultant for Hockey Canada's Women's U-18 National Team, quietly keeping two Gold (2019, 2022), one Silver (2020), and one Bronze. Co-founder Jessica Renney leads growth at HONE with her sharp insight, energy, and passion for connecting people to purpose. Born in Trail, British Columbia, and raised across Western Canada by two coaches, Jess has always been surrounded by sport and the pursuit of excellence. Seeing firsthand the pressure and barriers that exist in high-performance environments, both through her work and through her upbringing as the daughter of a 13 year NHL coach, she brings an incredible perspective to the mental health and well being needed for athletes to thrive. A graduate of the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, she later completed her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Victoria. She is also a member of the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association. ​Connect: https://www.honeathletics.com/ The #1 Bestseller CAPTAIN: THE ATHLETE'S GUIDE TO BEING AN EXCEPTIONAL TEAM LEADER is now available!  CLICK HERE TO ORDER We are constantly asked "where have all the leaders gone?" Now more than ever, it is up to schools, clubs and coaches to develop our leaders, and this new book is a perfect guide to train and develop them. It is filled with stories of champion team captains on the professional and college level, Hall of Fame coaches, and more, and is a masterclass on leadership. Your athletes will learn from leaders such as Carles Puyol Abby Wambach, Tim Duncan, Shane Battier, Richie McCaw, Carla Overbeck and Simone Biles. It will help your athletes understand the qualities needed to lead, the responsibilities they must accept, and the most common challenges they will face. The chapters are short and sweet and have discussion questions so that your leaders can work through them together and set your team up for great success. The book also comes with a  FREE downloadable 10-session curriculum so you can guide your team or the leaders in your school or club through the entire book.  FOR ORDERS OF 10 OR MORE, WE OFFER A $5 PER BOOK DISCOUNT. EMAIL John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to place your order. BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John or one of our speaking team present to your school, club or coaching event, either in person or virtually? Looking for leadership training for your student athletes, a coach development workshop or parent education? We are still booking Fall 2026 events, please email us to set up an introductory call John@ChangingTheGameProject.com PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS, AND JOIN 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS FROM SYRACUSE MENS LAX, UNC AND NAVY WOMENS LAX, AND MORE! These are just the most recent championship teams using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes and support teams. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites, communication tools and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG.

A more than 100-page manifesto filled with misogynistic and anti-police rhetoric was found in the hours after an Alberta man opened fire in a Montreal neighbourhood. Three people were killed, including an officer, the shooter and a civilian caught in the cross-fire. This isn't the first Canadian shooting attack rooted in misogynistic ideology, it succeeds the 2020 Nova Scotia shooting rampage, the 1989 Polytechnique shooting in Montreal. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to journalist and author, Elizabeth Renzetti, to discuss how Canada is missing the mark on antifeminist violence legislation, and how we can prevent a tragedy like this from happening yet again. Elizabeth's book, What She Said: Conversations About Equality can be found here. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/authors/2290511/elizabeth-renzetti We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

We have a tradition at The Current of helping you build your summer reading list. Our panel of book experts is here to help. Penny Warris owns Analog Books with her husband Scott in Lethbridge, Alberta. And Josh Cockerill is a Manager at Type Books in Toronto. They talk through their picks for best beach reads, hidden gems, non-fiction, kids books, and more.

People in Montreal are still trying to process a very public and terrifying shooting yesterday that ended with three people dead. The coroner has released the identities of those killed in the shooting. The dead gunman was a university student from Lethbridge, Alberta and has penned an anti-establishment manifesto.Also: Europe is facing extreme, record-breaking heat, with temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius. Dozens of people have drowned in France, trying to cool off. Experts warn Europe is particularly vulnerable to worsening climate change.And: Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Brexit was sold as a promise that things would be better. But the country's economic and political situation has proven difficult. Many say this is a warning on the dangers of economic nationalism.Plus: AI drive-thru growing pains, concerns over dermatologists prioritizing cosmetic procedures over medical ones in pursuit of higher profits, Edmonton Oilers' new coach Mike Babcock brings a lot of baggage with him, and more.

In this episode, host Alex Sachon is joined by Dr. Anthony James Hall, Professor Emeritus of Globalization Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. They discuss the new Trump-Iran Peace Agreement, with both agreeing that the prospects for peace in the Middle East remain grim so long as the Zionist faction remains in place. Visit Dr. Hall's Substack: https://anthonyjhall.substack.comTable of Contents:0:00 The Iran Peace Agreement1:23 Greater Israel or Bust1:51 Introducing Professor Anthony Hall7:11 The Peace Agreement — A Closer Look11:44 US-Israel Integration & Zionist Influence13:09 Inside Israel Today15:57 Energy Crisis & the Great Reset

Tim Hammond opens with one frame: most buyers are reactive. The phone rings, the land is available, they start figuring out whether they can buy it. Tim's position is that question should have been answered two years before the call. The prepared buyer already has the number. The unprepared buyer watches somebody else close it. Wade walks the Four Ds from the buyer's seat -- Define (kitchen table, ambitions, logistics), Discover (compile, blueprint), Design (three options, pros/cons, recommendation), Deliver (execute). Tim notes the process is not linear; in practice they cycle back to Define as new information surfaces. The container for all of it is the war room: accountant, lender, lawyer, and real estate advisor in the same room at the same time. Poll 2 found zero percent of the audience had done this. Tim was not surprised. The second half opens the capital question. Wade is working a live deal where a seller with a $70M holding is willing to retain $30M to make the transaction possible for a buyer who cannot finance the full amount. Tim names the industry horizon: not enough capital exists in the system to transition all the farms that need to move in the next two to three decades, and creative structures -- tranches, seller retention, equity partnerships -- will become the standard, not the exception. Two topics flagged for future episodes: right of first refusal (common, well-intentioned, six-figure exit consequences if set up wrong) and the young farmer entry question (Joshua from Lethbridge, land at $20K-$30K per acre -- Tim's answer: start the conversation before you think you need to). KEY TOPICS - Poll 1: 55% said biggest barrier is structure (no entity or plan); 33% said finding land; 9% financing; 0% timing - Poll 2: 0% have a war room with all advisors at the table; 40% partially; 30% no; 10% did not know that was the move - Poll 3: 33% actively looking or in a deal; 8% positioned and waiting; 17% thinking about it; 25% harvest mode; 17% advisors here for the framework - Four Ds applied to the buyer: Define, Discover, Design, Deliver -- not linear, frequently cycles back to Define - The war room: accountant + lender + lawyer + real estate advisor in the same room at the same time - Most expensive mistake in 30 days: buying land that doesn't fit your operation (Wade: "You've just spent $500K to $1M on a quarter you shouldn't have bought, and now when the right one shows up, you might not be able to") - Seller retaining $30M on a $70M deal: creative structure enabling the deal to close for a buyer who can't finance the full amount - Capital supply gap: not enough capital in the system to transition all farms needing succession in the next 2-3 decades - Saskatchewan: average farmer owns 2/3 of the land they farm -- highest ratio in the world (US is 40%, Europe is 10-20%) - Cap rate gap: investors require 2.5-4%; farmers outbid investors because they capture both land return and operating return - Right of first refusal: flagged as common-but-misunderstood tool with major exit consequences -- future episode - Young farmers question: Joshua from Lethbridge, land at $20K-$30K per acre; Tim's answer: start the conversation before you think you need to CONNECT - Tim Hammond and Wade Berlinic: hammondrealty.ca - growingthefuture.ca Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

With apps like Merlin and eBird, do field guides even matter anymore? David Scott and Gavin McKinnon share why they developed a brand new book: A Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta. Backed by their love of birds, this episode is full of birding adventure stories from the boreal forest to the Rockies to the prairies, along with interesting insights about writing a field guide - a massive undertaking that is still worth the effort.  Get a copy of A Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta. Huge thanks to Gavin, David, and all the photographers who contributed, for sending proceeds to Birds Canada. Listeners of The Warblers now get 10% off coffee orders from Birds and Beans with the code 'warblers' at checkout. Choosing Bird Friendly coffee is an easy (and delicious) way to support migratory species! Get on a tour with Gavin - check out Meadowlark Birding Tours. Gavin McKinnon developed a deep fascination for birds at an early age after he visited Point Pelee National Park on a weekend trip with his parents. Since then, he has traveled extensively in Canada and to numerous locations in the tropics and around the globe in search of unique birding opportunities. In 2022, Gavin founded Meadowlark Birding Tours, intending to share his passion for birds with others. After high school, he studied Renewable Resource Management at Lethbridge College and briefly worked in environmental consulting. In addition to leading tours, Gavin is actively involved in the local birding community, serving as a volunteer eBird reviewer. David Scott was born and raised in northern Ontario, and began venturing from home to find birds while in high school and has been an avid birder and naturalist ever since. After moving to southern Alberta, he came to love the birds of the prairies, badlands, foothills, and mountains as he did those of the boreal forest on the Canadian Shield. A librarian by trade, David works at the University of Lethbridge and volunteers for Nature Lethbridge, eBird, the Christmas Bird Count, and the provincial bird records committee.Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada. Support the show

This week, I'm chatting with Trevor W. Harrison, a retired sociology professor from the University of Lethbridge who has spent a lifetime exploring the bigger picture—how politics, the economy, and public policy shape the lives we're all living every day.Trevor has written and contributed to twelve books, including a book of poetry, and has shared his voice across radio and television.But today, we go beyond the titles and into the person behind the work.University of Chicago Press:https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/author/H/T/au69911597.htmlemail: trevor.harrison@uleth.caAmazon:https://www.amazon.com/Books-Trevor-W-Harrison/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ATrevor%2BW.%2BHarrisonAU Press : https://www.aupress.ca/forthcoming-books/WikipediaThe hippie trail largely ended in the late 1970s, primarily due to both the Iranian Revolution, resulting in an anti-Western government, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, closing the route to Western travelers.www.kimlenglingauthor.com#LetFearBounce #TrevorWHarrison #Podcast #Sociology #PublicPolicy #PoliticalSociology #AuthorInterview #PoliticalEconomy #Inspiration #LifeConversations #HumanConnection #ThoughtProvoking #PodcastInterview #SocietyAndCulture #BooksAndAuthors

This week, Episode 173 Guest Wyndham Clark wins the CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a Sunday 60. Plus, PLYR Cup Elk Ridge this week, Joey Savoie wins on the PGA Americas and MattyB experiences the worst type of golfer in Lethbridge. The post Episode 415 – Former Pod Guest Wyns appeared first on Drive The Green Golf.

'The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat'. It's an old chestnut that seems apropos in the blood sport of Alberta politics.The victory is for the Alberta government, as it clears another hurdle in its landmark energy deal with Ottawa. The province has reached an agreement with the federal government on increasing the effective industrial carbon price to $130 per tonne by 2040. While the Pathways Project on carbon capture, utilization and storage, a potential pipeline route, and a private sector proponent are still to come, the agreement could see construction on an oil pipeline to British Columbia start as early as September 2027.The defeat is for Alberta separatists hoping to see a question about independence on October's referendum ballot. A judge threw out a separatist petition, ruling that Elections Alberta should not have approved it and citing a failure to consult with First Nations. Premier Danielle Smith is now facing calls to put the separation question on the ballot herself.Kathleen Petty is joined on West of Centre this week by Trevor Harrison, a political sociologist at the University of Lethbridge; Lori Williams, a political scientist at Mount Royal University; and Jack Farrell, an Alberta legislative reporter for The Canadian Press. Host: Kathleen PettyGuests: Jack Farrell, Trevor Harrison, Lori WilliamsProducer: Diane Yanko

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a text32-year-old Cassandra de Winter ran 2:34:43 in the 2026 Boston Marathon professional field to finish as the top Canadian woman — a nearly five-minute PB in just her third marathon. Cassandra shares her remarkable rise in both road and trail running, her background in rugby and powerlifting, and what it looks like to self-coach while raising three young children alongside a deeply supportive husband. We also talk about the difficult decision to withdraw from the Oldman Backyard Ultra due to SI joint issues, after using the event to raise funds for Youth One, a Lethbridge-based organization providing free mentorship and support services for youth ages 11–18.Connect with Cassandra:Instagram: @cassdewinter.runs Website: https://cassruns.com/Connect with Carolyn:Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffinYou can help spread the running love! The best way to SUPPORT Inspired Soles is to share your favourite episode(s) with friends, subscribe, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Connect on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. 

The head of CSIS, Canada's intelligence agency, says the upcoming Alberta referendum is "rife for disinformation and foreign interference". Are we equipped as a nation to address that? Supriya Dwivedi lays out what it all means in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West (4:30).  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 20:00 | American lawmakers are calling out the Carney Liberals for Bill C-22, saying the Lawful Access Bill is, well, crazy. Supriya tells us why she agrees with the Americans. We get into the bizarre developments early in the Ontario Liberal leadership race (27:15), and take a quick look at growing calls from British Labour MPs for PM Keir Starmer to step down (35:00).  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  SIGN UP for YEGplus - THE FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM IN CANADA: https://yegplus.com/realtalk 44:10 | Fire fighters across Alberta are sounding the alarm as a number of municipalities prepare to vote on the future of their emergency medical response. They say the changes could (and will) impact integrated firefighter-paramedic response models that Albertans rely on every day. We welcome APFFPA president Elliott Davis, Strathcona County's Eric Lowe, Lethbridge's Patrick Musira, and Red Deer's Brad Readman.  AB PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS AND PARAMEDICS ASSOCIATION: https://www.apffpa.ca/ 1:48:30 | Real Talker Kimm shares a bouquet with the show and sprinkles some salty language at the end of this week's Positive Reflection proudly presented by Solar by Kuby. GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/solar BOOK YOUR FREE CALIFORNIA CLOSETS CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT at EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE: https://www.edmontonconventioncentre.... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Ian travels West to his hometown of Lethbridge, Alberta for the Cry Foul Cup!Martyn attends the Canadian Open in Toronto!The lads have a chat about the new High Elf Roster and take their first look at the 2026 GLAM championship in Glance @ GLAM!Music from this episode:Get With You - The Damn TruthLess Than Zero - Pancho and the WizardsGood Grief - Trip CigsPink Tax - Frenzee* I don't know how we managed to skip an episode # but it's done now... Be the chill! Contact us: Join us on our Eye of Nuffle DiscordFind us on FacebookEmail - eyeofnuffle@gmail.com    

Send us Fan MailIn late 2025, we met with artist Edward Inchbold in his studio in Sydenham. A self-taught painter, he is deeply interested in the surface and texture of paint, as well as art history and the philosophies surrounding art-making. Edward began his practice in 2020 at the age of 25. Since 2021, he has presented five solo exhibitions, including a recent trilogy at Stella Downer Fine Art spanning eighteen months: Brand New People (2024), Wisteria Lemonade (2025), and Shedding Velvet (2026). This body of work signalled a series of pivotal shifts in both his approach and philosophy, positioning his practice within a broader contemporary context.Inchbold's paintings are defined by constant reinvention and a resistance to fixed stylistic identities. His compositions are built through processes of compression, erasure, and revision, resulting in dense, atmospheric surfaces. He employs a dynamic and controlled handling of materials, working with brushes, knives, and large scrapers to articulate his images.Alongside his solo practice, Inchbold has participated in numerous group exhibitions since 2021, with presentations at Velvet Lobster (Sydney, 2026), Brenda Colahan Fine Art (Sydney, 2025–26), Straitjacket Art Space (Newcastle, 2025–26), and AK Bellinger (Inverell, 2023–25). His work has been recognised in several art prizes, including the Lloyd Rees Memorial Youth Art Awards (2021), the Lethbridge Landscape Prize (Salon), The Lethbridge 2000 (Salon), and the Galerist Emerging Art Prize (2021), where he was highly commended. His paintings are held in private collections both in Australia and internationally.Inchbold approaches painting with a commitment to sincerity, material risk, and sustained inquiry, avoiding irony or sentimentality. His works are driven by tension rather than resolution, seeking to unsettle while holding the viewer's attention over time.Edward is represented by Stella Downer Fine Art in Sydney, and his exhibition Shedding Velvet runs from March 31st - 25th April. - 'Shedding velvet marks a transitional phase in a deer's antler development, one of renewal. While growing, the antlers are wrapped in a soft, living layer called velvet, rich with blood and nutrients. As growth concludes, internal changes slowly withdraw this support, causing the velvet to dry and decay. In response, the deer presses and scrapes its antlers against trees and rough surfaces, gradually peeling away the withered covering. What remains is bare bone. Hardened, exposed, and newly formed, they eventually, through some labour, reveal a structure shaped through both gentle nourishment and the necessity of abrasion. This deliberate and forceful act prepares the animal for the coming season of competition and display.'

Rising colony losses and mounting economic pressure are putting Canada’s beekeeping sector under strain, with implications that stretch far beyond honey production. In this episode of the Final Mile podcast, host Shaun Haney speaks with Connie Phillips of the Alberta Beekeepers Commission and Dr. Shelley Hoover of the University of Lethbridge about the current state... Read More

In BAD NEWS CANADA Jordan and Jack Luna unpack the WORST Canadian news story of the past month. In this episode your hosts discuss; the bestiality case involving a horse near Vernon, BC Skye Atoa's 30 minutes of freedom (Lethbridge, AB) the woman who survived, and killed, Shahbaz Ahmed (Calgary, AB) Series Links Send a voice memo: www.thecanadiangothic.com/contact Subscribe to the show: thecanadiangothic.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCanadianGothic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanadiangothic/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/thecanadiangothic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices