Best Lethbridge Podcasts (2025)

Before his career in broadcasting, Ade was an international wheelchair basketball player who won a gold medal at the 2005 Paralympic World Cup. He spoke to Kirsty about a fashion faux pas he made on his first day at school. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4

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Olds Farm Weather Report for September 29 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight into the weather forecasts for the week of September 29 for central Alberta.By RRC soundbites

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BC Peace Farm Weather Report for September 29 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight into the weather forecasts for the week of September 29 for the BC Peace.By RRC soundbites

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Vegreville - Bonnyville Farm Weather Report for September 29 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight into the weather forecasts for the week of September 29 for northeast Alberta.By RRC soundbites

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Lloydminster Farm Weather Report for September 29 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight into the weather forecasts for the week of September 29 for northeast Alberta and northwest Saskatchewan.By RRC soundbites

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Ruth Jones on her start in acting 3:37

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Ruth is perhaps best known as Nessa from Gavin and Stacey, the show she co-created with James Corden. She told Lauren about her early career struggles and how she got her foot on the acting ladder. You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4

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736 Jane Austen's Favorite Brother, Henry (with Christopher Herbert) | A Letter from the South of France | My Last Book with Nicholas Jenkins 1:00:29

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Jane Austen had six brothers, but her older brother Henry was her favorite. Kind and witty, Henry has long been appreciated by Austen fans for his devotion to Jane and his championing of her novels. But Henry was a fascinating figure in his own right, capering through risky financial schemes and marrying an enigmatic French countess before ending h…

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#221 Your Free-Will is Your SOVEREIGNTY | A Channeled Message From THE PLEIADIANS 11:27

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In this channeled message from our monthly channeling session inside ✨The Starseed Grid✨, The Pleiadians answer a questions from one of the members: I have a very toxic sister and I know we have a soul contract. Can you cancel soul contracts or renegotiate them? Is this just a lesson for me to work on boundaries? How do you know when enough is enou…

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How to Study the Words of Life - Audio 45:09

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Continuing through our sermon series in Psalm 119, Pastor Greg encourages us to study the words of life and gives us some tips on how to do that effectively.By Gregory Esselmont

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Documentary Spotlights Connection Between Beef Production and Wildlife Habitat 1:29

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A new short documentary is shining a spotlight on the connection between beef production and wildlife habitat. Homes on the Range is the fourth in a series produced by the Canadian Cattle Association.By RRC soundbites

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Tom Hanks on loneliness 5:35

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The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016. Tom’s parents split up when he was five, and he went to live with his father. By the age of 10 he'd lived in 10 different houses in five different cities.Tom spoke to Kirsty about his complicated childhood, his parents’ divorce and how he managed his overwhelming feelings of l…

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What’s On Your Worship Menu? 16:41

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In worship we don’t come only to receive—we also come to bring ourselves before God. Like Isaiah, we respond to God’s grace by saying, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). Paul reminds us that we are many parts of one body, each with gifts to share for the good of all (1 Corinthians 12:27). And Jesus sends us with His peace, saying, “As the Father h…

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Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries 4:00

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In 2013 the Scottish writer Val McDermid was cast away by Kirsty Young. Crime fiction is Val's chosen genre, and the millions of novels she sells examine and dissect the darkest recesses of human behaviour. Val spoke to Kirsty about her childhood love of libraries. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Malala on campaigning for equal access to education 4:33

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The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021. Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, becoming the youngest winner in its history. She spoke to Lauren about why equal access to education for girls matters so much to her and her family. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Alberta Maltster Raises Concerns Over Barley Research Shift 1:32

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A central Alberta maltster is warning that phasing out malt barley variety research in Lacombe could hurt the industry. Funding is shifting research priorities toward feed barley, raising concerns about the future of malt barley breeding in Alberta, which produces half of Canada’s barley and a third of North America’s.…

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‘The $12-Billion Trade Shift’: FCC Report Maps Out Food Export Diversification 1:27

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Farm Credit Canada says it’s time to rethink where Canadian food ends up. A new report by FCC highlights a $12-billion opportunity to diversify exports beyond the U.S.Right now, more than three-quarters of Canada’s food and beverage exports head south of the border. FCC President Justine Hendricks says that leaves farmers and processors exposed.In …

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Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage 3:12

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In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young. Jilly is perhaps best known as the author of Rivals but her writing career also spans newspaper columns, non-fiction books on class, marriage and animals in war, and novels that sell in their millions. Jilly told Kirsty Young about her theory on what makes a successful marriage. You c…

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Big Marble Farms Secures $2.2M Grant to Boost Greenhouse Lighting, Cut Emissions 1:32

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Big Marble Farms near Medicine Hat, Alberta is upgrading its lighting system with help from a $2.2 million grant from the Government of Alberta. The aim is to reduce emissions and help the facility producing more food.Big Marble is investing more than $3 million of its own money, alongside the $2.2 million grant, to install more than 5,000 horticul…

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Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher 5:54

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The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020. Born to Jamaican parents in south-east London, Ian grew up with his mother and stepfather. His biological father had left the family before Ian was two years old. Things at home were difficult, and Ian spent as much time as possible outside playing football. Ian sp…

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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How We Got the Words of Life - Audio 48:21

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Pastor Greg continues our sermon series through Psalm 119 by giving a brief overview of how we got the Bible as we know it today and what the implications are for the Bible being the inspired Words of God.By Gregory Esselmont

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RRC Podcast Ep. 8 - Sept. 19 - Agriculture & Nation-Building with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois 17:48

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In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, host Tim Parent sits down with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, the Food Professor and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, to discuss why food and agriculture were left out of Canada’s first wave of nation-building projects. Dr. Charlebois unpacks what that omission says about C…

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Found By Jesus – Sent With Joy! 12:14

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In worship we don’t come only to receive—we also come to bring ourselves before God. Like Isaiah, we respond to God’s grace by saying, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). Paul reminds us that we are many parts of one body, each with gifts to share for the good of all (1 Corinthians 12:27). And Jesus sends us with His peace, saying, “As the Father h…

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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Sundre, Alberta Rancher Receives 2025 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award 1:29

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A rancher from Sundre, Alberta, has received a prestigious honour from the Canadian Cattle Foundation.Brianna Elliot is a recipient of the Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy award.Elliot, who is a participant in the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders program, was selected by her peers for being a positive, humble leader with the ability to bring pe…

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University of Calgary Expands Veterinary Program to Address Rural Vet Shortage 1:31

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A new facility at the University of Calgary is set to expand training opportunities for veterinarians. The Veterinary Learning Commons, located at the university’s Spy Hill campus, has officially opened with the aim of addressing Alberta’s shortage of veterinarians, particularly in rural communities.…

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#220 A Reset Portal! 🌀 | 9:9:9 PORTAL + AUGUST ✨Energy Themes✨ 22:40

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These are the Energy Themes clip from our recent 9:9:9 Portal Activation which you can catch the replay inside our Online Community ✨The Starseed Grid✨ These energies will be present throughout the month of September 2025 and some for the rest of the year. Note: even if you're watching this after September/2025, there's still something meant for yo…

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VEG-BV - Farm Weather Report for the Week of Sept 15 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight for the weather for northeast Alberta.By RRC soundbites

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LETHBRIDGE - Farm Weather Report for the Week of Sept 15 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight for the weather for southern Alberta.By RRC soundbites

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BC PEACE - Farm Weather Report for the Week of Sept 15 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight for the weather for the BC Peace and northwest Alberta.By RRC soundbites

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OLDS - Farm Weather Report for the Week of Sept 15 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight for the weather for central Alberta.By RRC soundbites

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LLOYDMINSTER - Farm Weather Report for the Week of Sept 15 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight for the weather for northeast Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan.By RRC soundbites

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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Read the Words of Life - Audio 47:05

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Pastor Greg returns from his sabbatical and as he begins our new sermon series, Words of Life, he invites us to read and engage with the Bible because it contains the Words of Life!By Gregory Esselmont

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Maggie Alphonsi, broadcaster and former rugby player 49:21

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Maggie Alphonsi is a broadcaster and former rugby player. She was part of the England team which took home the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup and by the time she retired she’d won 74 caps for her country. Maggie was brought up in north London and when she was 14 her PE teacher suggested she give the sport of rugby union a try. Maggie joined her local…

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September Drought Update 1:31

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Rainfall and intense storms through August, had a huge impact on drought conditions in southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. Much of those areas are no longer considered to be in drought.By RRC soundbites

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RRC Podcast Ep. 7 – Sept 12 – Harvest Safety and Mental Health as well as an AWC Preview 21:31

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On the latest Rural Roots Canada podcast, we discuss the busy harvest season and the importance of safety on the farm. We also look ahead to the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, which will be held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in November. Alberta rancher Ashley Perepelkin joins us to share her story, including how AWC became a turning point…

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Alberta Rancher Builds Confidence Through Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference 1:31

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Alberta Rancher Ashley Perepelkin talks about the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference and the self-confidence it gave her in public speaking, business and life.By RRC soundbites

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732 The Bible (#18 GBOAT) | The Diaries of Samuel Pepys (with Kate Loveman) | Health Advice 1:13:35

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Jacke starts the episode by looking at the different ways that ten writers have viewed the Bible, #18 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Then he's joined by scholar Kate Loveman, one of the few people in the world who's been able to read the diaries of Samuel Pepys in the original shorthand, for a discussion of her book The Strange Hist…

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Barnett Family BCCA Environmental Stewardship Nominee 1:31

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This week we will learn who will be named the National Environmental Stewardship Award winner.One of the cattle operations in the running is Barnett Land and Cattle owned by Duncan & Jane Barnett from the Williams Lake area of B.C.They were named the B-C Cattle Association's nominee for this year.The VBP+ operation has 100 Angus-influenced cows. Th…

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Make Your Acres Count! Campaign Encourages Farmers to Register Their Farmland 1:31

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Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada have launched Make Your Acres Count!, a campaign encouraging Alberta farmers to register their farmland under the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Framework. The initiative is designed to expand sustainable farming practices, strengthen environmental outcomes, and improve productivity while highlighting farmers’ leadersh…

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Olds Farm Weather Report - Week of Sept 8 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in central Alberta.By RRC soundbites

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BC Peace Farm Weather Report - Week of Sept 8 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in the BC Peace.By RRC soundbites

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Lethbridge Farm Weather Report - Week of Sept 8 1:29

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in Southern Alberta.By RRC soundbites

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Vegreville - Bonnyville Farm Weather Report - Week of Sept 8 1:28

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in the Vegreville and Bonnyville area.By RRC soundbites

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Lloydminster Farm Weather Report - Week of Sept 8 1:30

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in northeast Alberta and northwest Saskatchewan.By RRC soundbites

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731 The Brothers Karamazov Reclaimed (#19 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:21:06

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Responding to a special request from a listener, Jacke discusses Fyodor Dostoevsky, his novel The Brothers Karamazov, and the search for meaning in a meaningless world. This episode was originally released as episode #250 on October 7, 2020. For reasons Jacke discusses, it has not been available for several years. One show note: at several points i…

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Intentionally Abiding through a Rule of Life - Audio 51:29

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Pastor Frank closes out our sermon series, Stronger, and encourages us to be intentional in abiding with Christ by doing spiritual disciplines through creating a rule of life. (Also makes use of a video clip by John Mark Comer)By Frank Allen

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson, scientist 50:20

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson is a scientist who was the first female professor of Chemistry at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities. She has been awarded scientific prizes from all over the world for her pioneering work studying complex macromolecules using an instrument called the mass spectrometer. Carol was drawn to science as a child growing…