Original Recording Date: 2025OCT28.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Chief of the Edmonton Police Service Warren Driechel.
  • Chief of Police Warren Driechel speaks about his path into law enforcement and throughout his service. He further lays out his vision for the EPS, and the big challenges of policing the fastest growing city in Canada.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/
2. Join EPS: https://joineps.ca/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find the Edmonton Police Service on:
   • YouTube: https://youtu.be/lHWGQquX2fg?si=3ne9whUFP2L0EfjA
   • X: http://twitter.com/edmontonpolice
   • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2/

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Important Links:

1. The Military Women’s Memorial: https://womensmemorial.org/
2. United States Army Women’s Museum: https://awm.army.mil/
3. The Women’s Army Corps Collection: The Women's Army Corps Collection

Profiles and Social Media:

1. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.

Find Co-host John Simpson's books below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
   • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
2. Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
   • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Original Recording Date: 2025OCT20

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host Ben Klick.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Important Links:

1. Chris’ profile with Wounded Warriors Canada: https://woundedwarriors.ca/leadership/chris-linford/
   • COPE Program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/
2. Wounded Warriors donation program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/donate/
3. Warrior Rising: A Soldier’s Journey to PTSD and Back by Chris Linford: https://a.co/d/dkizCkA
4. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Chris on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chris-linford-ma-rp-qualifying-rcc-ccc-ct-cd-59700a45
2. Wounded Warriors Canada on:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wounded.Warriors.Canada/
• X: https://twitter.com/WoundWarriorCA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woundedwarriorscanada/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WoundedWarriorsCan

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG26.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces, or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf As all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Profiles:

1. Kathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-fleser-763190109.
2. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.

Find Co-host John Simpson's books below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
   • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
2. Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
   • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Original Recording Date: 2025OCT06.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
• Dr. Nicholas Carleton – professor of clinical psychology at the University of Regina.
• Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation.
  • A study on missing context and the harm it does (link below).
    • Assumptions – opinions – bias.
    • Comparators and peers.
  • Impact – There is a lot of fallout from this one.
    • The corrosive cycle of dramatic and uncontextualized reporting.
  • Solutions: injecting context and reality back into the narrative.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The study: A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services
2. Dr. Nicholas Carleton at the University of Regina: Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, Ph.D., R.D. Psych., FCAHS, FRSC | University of Regina
3. NPF website: https://npf-fpn.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Dr. Nicholas Carleton on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nick-carleton-a6169528
2. Find Brian Sauve on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brian-sauv%C3%A9-b5370586
3. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP29.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest – Dr. Christian Leuprecht – Is a distinguished professor with the Department of Political Science and Economics at the Royal Military College. He is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) and the Centre for North American Prosperity and Security (CNAPS). Christian has testified as an expert witness before committees of Parliament and his publications have appeared in several languages and include 20 books and dozens of scholarly articles. You can find him as a regular commentator in domestic and international media.
  • Canada on a global scale: a story of (in)significance and threats.
    • Our involvement in the Middle-East.
  • The danger of mixing foreign and domestic policies.
  • More Canadian political games.
  • Fighting transnational crime and terrorism.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Find most of Christian's work here, from books, to articles, and media appearances: https://www.queensu.ca/academia/leuprecht/
2. MacDonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) Profile: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/christian-leuprecht/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-leuprecht

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP26.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest – Alana Stott – Is, among several titles, an author, producer, philanthropist, and anti-human trafficking consultant. She is the founder of Blue Rose Circle where she uses 25 years of networks, partnerships, and skill sets to end human trafficking through various methodologies. Also, Alana is a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator.
  • The genesis of foundation work.
  • Prevention and awareness.
    • Identifying regions of opportunity and partnership organizations.
  • Collaboration and/or permission.
    • From working with locals, to crime groups, and governments.
  • Adapting to the work environment.
    • Dealing with legalities and operating within the set culture, values and norms.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Blue Rose Circle website: https://thebluerosecircle.org/
2. Alana Stott’s website: https://alanastott.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Blue Rose Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluerose.foundation
2. Find Alana on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanastott/
   • X: https://twitter.com/alanastott
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aa
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanastottofficial
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alanastott

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP12.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest – Sarah Hamilton – is a 2-term councilor for the City of Edmonton. Sarah is a graduate from the U of Alberta and later received a Master of Arts Degree at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. She previously served as an adjunct professor of media and communications, a freelance journalist, and an owner & operator of a communications and public relations firm. Sarah has held various public service-oriented roles in the provincial and municipal governments.
  • Path to service.
  • Personal style of politics and remaining true to self.
  • Influence and pressure within City Hall.
    • Representing the many voices from the community and beyond.
  • Hopes for council and Edmonton as this chapter comes to a close.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Sarah Hamilton website: https://www.sarahhamilton.ca/
2. Sarah Hamilton’s Marginalia: Notes on leadership and culture, from a western Canadian perspective: https://sarahhamiltonmarginalia.substack.com

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Sarah on:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hamilton_yeg/
• X: https://twitter.com/sjlhamilton
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hamilton-m-a-742178290
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHamiltonYEG/