Best Lethbridge Podcasts (2026)

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Lethbridge - Monday, Jan. 5 - Farm Weather 1:31

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This week, dry areas stay dry, and wet areas get more snow. It's not promising for the agricultural south, where badly need snow is not forecast this week.By RRC soundbites

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Lloydminster - Monday, Jan. 5 - Farm Weather 1:30

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This week, dry areas stay dry, and wet areas get more snow. It's not promising for the agricultural south, where badly need snow is not forecast this week.By RRC soundbites

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Vegreville - Bonnyville - Monday, Jan. 5 - Farm Weather 1:30

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This week, dry areas stay dry, and wet areas get more snow. It's not promising for the agricultural south, where badly need snow is not forecast this week.By RRC soundbites

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BC Peace - Monday, Jan. 5 - Farm Weather 1:31

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This week, dry areas stay dry, and wet areas get more snow. It's not promising for the agricultural south, where badly need snow is not forecast this week.By RRC soundbites

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Olds - Monday, Jan. 5 - Farm Weather 1:29

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This week, dry areas stay dry, and wet areas get more snow. It's not promising for the agricultural south, where badly need snow is not forecast this week.By RRC soundbites

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Margaret Atwood, writer 53:41

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Margaret Atwood is a Canadian writer. She has published more than sixty books spanning novels, poetry, short stories, non-fiction, children’s literature, and graphic novels, and has been called “one of the sharpest and most imaginative novelists writing in English”. She is one of only four writers to have won the Booker Prize twice: for The Blind A…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 21 - Looking Back on RRC’s Year in Agriculture 26:20

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On this RRC podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester look back on a busy year in Canadian agriculture. From their trip to the Yukon, where farmers like Leona Watson are forging their own path in the North (2:44), to celebrating the Perry Family Farm, winners of the inaugural PepsiCo Global Farmer of the Year Award (11:24), the team covers a lot o…

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Statistics Canada reports potato production dips after four record years as drought hits eastern farms 1:29

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After four consecutive record harvests, Canadian potato production fell slightly in 2025 as drought conditions affected eastern growing regions, according to new Statistics Canada data.Production dropped 0.9 percent from 2024 to 125.8 million hundredweight, with Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick seeing the biggest declines.PEI saw production d…

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Researching Best Rotational Practices For Different Areas of the Prairies 1:30

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In this spotlight on research, we take a look at University of Alberta Master's Student Erica Prins work on soil health under different crop rotations on the prairies.By RRC soundbites

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Gordon Buchanan, cameraman and presenter 49:52

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Gordon Buchanan is a wildlife cameraman and TV presenter. He is best known for the Animal Family & Me series of BBC documentaries in which he gets up close to wild bears, Arctic wolves, elephants and reindeer among other species. Gordon was brought up in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull where he spent his days exploring the island and developed his li…

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Researcher looks to miitage Tanspot 1:29

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In this spotlight on research, we look at University of Alberta Master's Student Sydney Wong's research into Tanspot - a fungal disease that primarily affects wheat. "Specifically, I'm looking for chemical and genetic resistance, and hopefully using the information found to inform farmers about the types of management methods they should be applyin…

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Record-Setting Year for Alberta Open Farm Days in 2025 1:30

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Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow both in size and impact.The province-wide initiative invites Albertans to step through farm gates and experience agriculture firsthand while learning where their food comes from.The 2025 edition was a record-setter. According to Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies CEO Tim Carson, this year’s event …

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Season 11 Episode 21 Fletch and Danny - 2025 in review 1:04:55

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Fletch, Danny and Rusty share their highlights, heroes and hardships from 2025 and look ahead to 2026... enjoy!By John Fletcher, Russell Earnshaw

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RRC Podcast Ep. 20 - A 2025 Prairie Weather Review 26:00

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From devastating drought to a destructive storm that tore across the Prairies, 2025 was a year that tested Canada’s farmers and rural communities. In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, powered by Alberta Canola, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester sit down with Rural Roots Canada meteorologist David Spence to unpack the biggest weather s…

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Motivated to Please God - Audio 45:37

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Pastor Greg continues our sermon series through 1 and 2 Thessalonians with an encouragement for the congregation to continue to grow in their desire to live in a way that pleases the Lord.By Gregory Esselmont

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Sir Salman Rushdie, writer 50:17

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Sir Salman Rushdie is a writer who has written over 20 books, seven of which have been nominated for the Booker Prize. In 1981 he won with his novel Midnight’s Children which also topped the polls for the 25th and 40th anniversaries of the prize, making it the most lauded novel in Booker history. He was born in Bombay in 1947 and educated at Rugby …

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Destructive Summer Storm Caused Almost a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Insured Damage: IBC 1:30

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A destructive summer storm that blew through three provinces caused almost a quarter of a billion dollars in insured damage, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada .The August storm brought large hail, strong winds, and torrential rain, and included confirmed tornadoes in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. In all, it's estimated that the storm res…

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Strong Yields, Trade Pressures Define 2025 for Canola Growers 1:31

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Canola growers saw strong yields in 2025, but the year was overshadowed by the trade uncertainty and the financial impact of Chinese tariffs, according to Andre Harpe, Chair of the Canadian Canola Growers Association.By RRC soundbites

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Prairie Weather this Week - Vegreville and Bonnyville - Monday, Dec 15 1:29

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Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.By RRC soundbites

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Prairie Weather this Week - Olds - Monday, Dec 15 1:29

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Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.By RRC soundbites

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Prairie Weather this Week - BC Peace - Monday, Dec 15 1:30

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Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.By RRC soundbites

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Prairie Weather this Week - Lloydminster - Monday, Dec 15 1:30

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Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.By RRC soundbites

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Prairie Weather this Week - Lethbridge - Monday, Dec 15 1:29

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Prairie Weather reports from RRC Meteorologist David Spence.By RRC soundbites

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Love and Endurance in Relationships - Audio 36:45

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Pastor Blair continues our sermon series through 1 and 2 Thessalonians by sharing about the importance of overcoming the forces of darkness and discouragement through genuine relationships with God and within the body of Christ.By Blair Stretch

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Computer Scientist 51:13

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a computer scientist and the inventor of the World Wide Web. He was born in 1955, a golden year for technology innovators. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were also born in the same year. A curious child, he learned about electronics from his train set and spent his pocket money on transistors. His first significant connecting inve…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 19 - Compassion, Community, and a Canola Industry Update 19:12

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In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, powered by Alberta Canola, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester celebrate the season with a look at how Alberta Milk is helping make the holidays a little brighter by partnering with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation to give back in a big way.Then, Tim and Craig shift gears to the field, catc…

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Canada’s Agri-Food Sector Eyes New Markets Amid Uncertainty with U.S. 1:31

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Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry is rethinking its reliance on the U.S. as political uncertainty south of the border continues to raise concerns for producers and industry leaders.A new report from the Angus Reid Institute and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) finds that four out of five agriculture professionals are pessimi…

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AWC East 2025: In Business and Agriculture, Every Entrepreneur Needs Grit 1:31

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At the Advancing Women in Agriculture East Conference, business leader and speaker Anne Miner shared insights on a trait she believes every entrepreneur needs. “Every entrepreneur has to have grit,” Miner stresses.Miner says it was American academic and psychologist Angela Duckworth who defined grit as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-te…

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Canadian Families to Spend Nearly $1,000 More on Food in 2026 1:29

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Canadian families can expect to spend nearly $1,000 more on food in 2026, according to the annual Canada Food Price Report.The annual forecast predicts that food prices will rise by 4% to 6% nationwide, pushing the average family of four's grocery bill to $17,571.79, an increase of up to $994,63 from 2025.Prices are now 27% higher than five years a…

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BC PEACE - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather 1:31

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Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairiesBy RRC soundbites

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LETHBRIDGE - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather 1:31

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Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairiesBy RRC soundbites

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VEGREVILLE & BONNYVILLE - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather 1:28

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Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairiesBy RRC soundbites

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OLDS - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather 1:29

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Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairiesBy RRC soundbites

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LLOYDMINSTER - Monday, Dec. 8 - Farm Weather 1:31

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Snow and more snow. An active weather pattern this week brings significant snow to the partially buried prairiesBy RRC soundbites

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Alberta’s Dairy Farmers Rally to Help the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation 1:31

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Alberta's dairy farmers are turning generosity into action, with Alberta Milk partnering with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation to support kids and families across the province.Their holiday campaign, which runs until the end of December, is part of Alberta Milk's annual partnership with the foundation. Funds raised will help ensure childr…

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For The Joy Set Before Us - Audio 31:33

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Shane Mattenley, a missionary and member of our congregation, invites us to ponder Jesus' willingness to lay down his life for us because of the joy set before him, so that we too can take hold of that joy and lay down our lives for others in his name!By Shane Albert Mattenley

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Season 11 Episode 20 Byron Green and Aaron Takel (coach development) 53:35

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Byron Green, wheelchair rugby coach and player (https://athletescan.ca/athlete-rep-spotlight-byron-green-wheelchair-rugby/) gets paid a visit from Taks at his provincial training camp and we chat all things coach development... geological formations, the funnel, the Head-Smashed-in-Buffalo Jump world heritage site, levels of communication and earni…

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Sally Mann, photographer and writer 51:34

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Sally Mann is a photographer and a New York Times bestselling writer. She is best known for making large-format black and white photographs of the people and places in her immediate surroundings: her children, her husband, and the rural landscape of her home state and the American South.Sally was born in Lexington, Virginia, the youngest of three c…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 18 - John Barlow, Grow Canada, and the RRC Road Ahead 6:59

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As the ag sector sprints toward the end of 2025, there’s no shortage of energy, innovation, and conversation shaping the year ahead. In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast—powered by Alberta Canola—host Tim Parent and RRC’s Craig Lester recap some of the highlights from Grow Canada in Calgary, where industry leaders gathered to discuss C…

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Second Harvest Sets Sights on Alberta Potatoes to Help Feed Families in Need 1:29

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Canada's largest food rescue organization is turning farm surplus into food for families in need and is looking to build relationships with Alberta potato growers.Second Harvest, a national nonprofit focused on reducing food waste, works directly with farmers, manufacturers, and processors to redirect perfectly edible food that might otherwise be t…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 17 - From Scotland to Zimbabwe to Alberta: Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor Shares Agricultural Journey 28:32

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In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, Craig Lester sits down with fellow 2023 Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor, a Scottish agricultural journalist now based in Australia. Fresh off a global Nuffield journey that took her to 16 countries, Claire shares her insights on agricultural policy, food security, curiosity-driven learning, and why …

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Jesus In All Things 13:44

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By Immanuel Lutheran Church

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Journey To The Nativity: Waiting On God 15:22

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We begin our Advent and Christmas series, Journey to the Nativity. Advent is a 4 week season of watchfulness, repentance, and hope—an intentional time to slow down and prepare our hearts before the joy of Christmas arrives. Journey to the Nativity invites us to walk that road with God’s people of old, discovering again how every waiting, every step…

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Alberta's Perry Family Farms Named PepsiCo’s Global Farmer Award Winner 1:33

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Alberta's Perry Family Farm has been named the 2025 Farmer of the Year award at PepsiCo's first-ever Global Farmer Awards. The Perry Family Farm was recognized for its leadership in regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainable food production.By RRC soundbites

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Veg Bonny - Monday, Dec. 1 - Farm Weather 1:31

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The first week of December will bring everything from snow to chinooks on the prairies, and cold weather for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.By RRC soundbites

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BC Peace - Monday, Dec. 1 - Farm Weather 1:30

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The first week of December will bring everything from snow to chinooks on the prairies, and cold weather for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.By RRC soundbites

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Lloyd - Monday, Dec. 1 - Farm Weather 1:32

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The first week of December will bring everything from snow to chinooks on the prairies, and cold weather for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.By RRC soundbites

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Olds - Monday, Dec. 1 - Farm Weather 1:30

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The first week of December will bring everything from snow to chinooks on the prairies, and cold weather for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.By RRC soundbites

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Lethbridge - Monday, Dec. 1 - Farm Weather 1:30

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The first week of December will bring everything from snow to chinooks on the prairies, and cold weather for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.By RRC soundbites

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AgSafe Alberta Urges Farmers to Secure Loads 1:30

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It's common to see a lot hay, grain, cattle and farm equipment amongst other things being transported at this time of year.Taking the time to properly secure loads such as bales, grain or farm equipment is critical to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.AgSafe Executive Director Jody Wacowich says the consequences could be bad if the loads ar…