Did you miss Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Red Deer on Wednesday and the news that followed? It's believed to be the first visit of a sitting prime minister since Jean Chrétien following the Pine Lake tornado in 2000.

Have no fear, for listening to Episode 80 of the podcast will catch you up on the essentials of what was announced; plus a revelation that led to a separate story coming out of Carney's visit.

(0:00) First, host Josh Hall briefly discusses the tragic conclusion to the search for Calgary's Parker Wells.

(7:38) In Case You Missed It, and the top five local stories of the week at rdnewsnow.com.

(11:31) Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith, from the podium this past Wednesday in Capstone.

(22:51) Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies.

(30:33) Talk next week!

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(0:00) Chatting off the hop with Red Deer Regional Airport's Ashley Reierson and airshow performer Jimmy Hrymack, who pilots the historic Harvard aircraft.

(15:05) In Case You Missed It, and the top local stories of the week at rdnewsNOW.com.

(19:32) Capt. Iain Muir with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds!

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Airshow information and tickets!

(0:00) Intro, and what really 'grinded' my gears this week!

(5:12) In Case You Missed It

(11:29) Premier Danielle Smith and Red Deer-North MLA Adriana LaGrange take questions at Red Deer District Chamber event.

(20:05) Jennifer Erickson, fund development coordinator at CA Humane.

*Jennifer slightly misspoke on the garage sale dates; the event runs July 24-26. More details HERE.

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