The Rural Opportunities Podcast is where we talk about all things rural!

As an agricultural society, we have a long and rich history of rural, community and agriculture involvement. CRE believes in the power of rural communities and that they are vital to the prosperity of our province and beyond. On this podcast, we talk about rural opportunities and challenges and have conversations with the movers and shakers of rural. Thank you for joining us!

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The Rural Opportunities Podcast – 2023 Provincial Election MLA Candidates Interviews The Rural Opportunities Podcast

Get to know your Camrose Candidates for the Alberta 2023 Provincial Election! In this episode we talk to New Democratic Party Candidate (NDP) Richard Bruneau and Independent Party Candidate Bob Blayone. Take a listen to hear what these candidates have to say and why they think they are the best candidate for Camrose, AB. United Conservative Candidate MLA Jackie Lovely was given several opportunities to participate in this episode but never scheduled a time. You can find more information about the 2023 Alberta Provincial Election here: https://www.elections.ab.ca/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpPKiBhDvARIsACn-gzDHbDAhbOIztMXzd11Bu9eCKwPk852d58BuhOP_HgSChzlicktExw8aAvrCEALw_wcB Richard Bruneau New Democratic Party Candidate:https://www.richardbruneaundp.ca/ Bob Blayone Independance Party Candidate:https://www.abindependence.com/bblayone Jackie Lovely United Conservative Party Candidate: https://www.unitedconservative.ca/nominated-candidates/jackie-lovely/

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  • 2023 Provincial Election MLA Candidates Interviews

    Get to know your Camrose Candidates for the Alberta 2023 Provincial Election! In this episode, we talk to New Democratic Party Candidate (NDP) Richard Bruneau and Independent Party Candidate Bob Blayone. Take a listen to hear what these candidates have to say and why they think they are the best candidate for Camrose, AB. United

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  • Ep #19 – Round Hill Renaissance Agriculture Project

    Kyle Nahirniak joins us to talk about the Round Hill Renaissance Agriculture Foundation (RHRAF). Kyle is a farmer who was born and raised in Round Hill and is an active community member and participant in the RHRAF. The Round Hill Renaissance Agriculture Foundation was created by the community of Round Hill in 2020. In September

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  • Ep #18 – Building a Brewery in a Rural School – Detention Brewing Co.

    Wyatt Langille joins us from Detention Brewing Co. in the village of Rosalind, Alberta. Wyatt and his family are alumni of the Rosalind School which was shut down in 2013. Along with his parents, they decided to buy the school and turn it into a brewery! Now the school is once again a place in

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  • Ep #17 – Cattle Shows with Adam Black

    It is always a good day when you are talking about cattle! Adam Black from Irvineside Cattle Company joins me in this episode to answer some questions about the cattle show world. Have you ever wondered what is going on at a cattle show? Why are these shows important? Is cattle shampoo a real thing?

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  • Ep #16 – Eat and Volunteer Local

    Marian Williams joins the Rural Opportunities Podcast to talk about volunteering in the community, her experience as an Alberta Agriculture District Home Economist, and her passion for local foods! Marian’s enthusiasm for her community shines through and we are so grateful for her knowledge and experience in our community! For more information on topics talked

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  • Ep #15 – Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Weigh-off and Fair

    In this episode of the Rural Opportunities podcast, Megan interviews Michelle Wright, the president of the 2022 Pumpkin Growers Association, and Caitlin Macawaechek, the vice president, about the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair. They discuss the history of the festival, its growth over the years, and the various activities and attractions that attendees can expect. The

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  • Ep #14 – Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) with Cindy Trautman

    On the latest episode of the Rural Opportunities Podcast, we are joined by Cindy Trautman the Reeve of Camrose County to talk about the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA). Why is the RMA important to you as a rural resident? Have you ever wondered what they do for you? This episode is the one to

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  • Ep #13 – Lazuli Farms – First Generation Farming

    On the latest episode of the Rural Opportunities Podcast, we talk with Kylie Bartman of Lazuli Farms. Kylie, her husband Scott and their three kids are the farmers at Lazuli Farms. A pharmacist and a farmer, Kylie shares with us the journey of Lazuli Farms. She is passionate about community and local food. Lazuli Farms

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  • Ep #12 – Buying Rural Properties with Michael Parker

    Michael Parker a.k.a Parker is a realtor with a heart for people. He loves helping people achieve their real estate goals whether that includes finding the property of their dreams or selling their current property. Parker has plenty of rural living experience including growing up on an acreage and buying/ selling his own acreage! This

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