In the season three premiere of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, host Josh Hall takes a reflective and retrospective look back at the Pine Lake tornado, which caused its devastation, including 12 fatalities, 140 injuries, and over $3 million in property damage, 25 years ago, as of this Monday, July 14. Following 'In Case You Missed It,' (9:10) Josh speaks with long-time central Alberta media personality Jim Claggett (13:31) who was reporting at the time in Red Deer, and covered the tornado in its aftermath. Jim also sticks around for 'The Page,' (30:16) our weekly segment in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library. Read the written companion piece to this podcast episode here: https://rdnewsnow.com/2025/07/11/podcast-25-years-later-reflections-on-the-devastating-pine-lake-tornado/

Could the Women's Football Alliance, the largest women's tackle football league in the world, succeed in a market like Red Deer? The group looking for Canadian ownership groups thinks so. This week, host Josh Hall has 'In Case You Missed It' (5:06), with the top stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com. Then, he speaks to Cary Kaplan, president of Cosmos Sports & Entertainment (8:32), as well as Martin Rheaume, head coach with the Central Alberta Fire girls football program (24:07).

Easily the most decorated lineup of guests to grace The Everything Red Deer Podcast is featured on this bonus episode, and it all happened thanks to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, which held its 2025 induction ceremony on June 7, 2025 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino.

Host Josh Hall tees things up and then is in conversation first with Cor Ouwerkerk and Mike Harnett of the 1981-89 Red Deer College Queens volleyball team, which won an unfathomable 8 consecutive ACAC titles. (6:34)

Then, Josh speaks with Canadian wheelchair basketball pioneer and 2x Paralympic gold medalist (2000 and 2004), Ross Norton, to speak about his inspiring journey to the pinnacle of his sport. (17:54)

Finally, Josh is joined by the only Canadian Olympian to medal at both a Winter and Summer Games; she is an incredible ambassador for mental health causes, and promoting females in sport. She is the one, the only, Clara Hughes. (25:48)

Oh, and Clara was awesome enough stick around and help us with 'THE PAGE' -- our segment in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library! (35:01)

Companion story is at rdnewsNOW.com.