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In honor of Remembrance Day, we welcome Jon Alexander, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and former Corporal, for a very special conversation about service and the transition home.

Jon, an Alberta native, recounts his path from graduating high school in Spruce Grove to his intensive year of training across Canada, which took him through Quebec, Wainwright, and Edmonton. He then details his deployment to Afghanistan, where he served with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). We delve into his time on the base, discussing the reality of military life, gaining insights into local culture and food, and reflecting on Canada's vital and respected reputation as a global peacekeeper.

Jon addresses the elephant in the room, confirming the legendary rumor about the Tim Hortons on the Canadian base, and offers an honest look at the emotional challenge of transitioning out of the military. He shares how he met his wife while beginning his civilian life and discusses his eventual career shift, which saw him take business courses from Athabasca University before finding success in the medical sales sector, where he currently works with Permobil in Edmonton.

This episode is dedicated to Cam's cousin, Corporal Richard Sonnenberg. We encourage you to wear your poppies and appreciate the profound service of all who have worn the uniform.

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What happens when spicy Buffalo sauce and savory Parmesan cheese join forces? Pure perfection! ✨ Wing Snob Canada presents their Flavor of the Month: Buffalo Parmesan! We spoke with Chief Chicken Wing Extraordinaire, Mike Chadi, who called it the definition of where fiery meets fancy. Are you ready to trade your usual order for this amazing combo? Find out why everyone is raving! Order now!

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Join us for a coffee with Aariz Mawji, Founder of the Ben Stelter School Fundraiser and Self-Taught AI Engineer. Hear how this 15-year-old leader is inspiring students across Edmonton and driving the mission to fund proton beam therapy right here in Canada.

Aariz details his incredible journey—from learning prompt engineering at age 13 to single-handedly launching this massive initiative. Hear how he started by raising $11,000 in just one week at his own school, and how that effort blossomed into a city-wide movement involving 67 Edmonton schools!

This fundraiser is unique: it is run entirely by kids, with student-led operational and marketing teams ensuring success. Aariz shares how the students are using the time during the recent teachers' strike to build even stronger support for the campaign, which runs from November 18th to December 5th.

The mission is critical: supporting the Ben Stelter Foundation to bring life-saving Proton Beam Therapy to Canada—currently, families must travel to Jacksonville, Florida, for this treatment. So far, the student-led efforts have raised over $150,000 toward this goal! Plus, find out which schools are competing fiercely to win a motivational visit from Connor McDavid!

Tune in to hear how this young leader is making an enormous difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

Visit Ben Stelter School Fundraiser (BSSF) - Edmonton Fundraiser & Student Leadership Program to get involved today!

To learn more and donate to this fantastic cause, visit: Helping Families Who Have Kids With Cancer - Ben Stelter Foundation

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