The Rural Opportunities Podcast
Welcome to the Rural Opportunities Podcast where the Camrose Regional Exhibition (CRE) talks about all things rural! On this podcast we talk about rural opportunities and challenges and have conversations with the movers and shakers of rural. The podcast episodes are hosted by different CRE staff members and will be released once a month. CRE believes in the power of rural communities and that they are vital to the prosperity of our province and beyond! Thank you for joining us!
Episodes
35 episodes
Rural Opportunities Podcast Ep #24 - Running a Rural Bed and Breakfast with Cherry Lane B&B
Adam from Cherry Lane B&B joins us to talk about running a rural bed and breakfast right here in Camrose County! Set on a beautiful property south east of Camrose, Cherry Lane B&B is the perfect place for a peaceful getaway. With Adam b...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:06
Rural Opportunities Podcast Ep #23 - Alberta Goat Association with Melodi Mackinnon
Melodi Mackinnon from the Alberta Goat Association (AGA) joins us to talk all about goats and the goat industry in Alberta! Melodi is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to goats. Whether you're interested in raising goats as a hobby or pursuin...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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50:27
Rural Opportunities Podcast Ep #22 - The Gallery in Holden
In this episode Michele Mulder joins us to talk about a rural gem, the Gallery in Holden! The Gallery in Holden is a non-profit community organization dedicated to helping rural Albertan artists and crafts-people showcase their works to the pub...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:43
Rural Opportunities Podcast Ep #21 - The Homegrown Source Book
Jenna Hobbs from The Hobbs Farm and the creator of the Homegrown Source Book joins us on this episode! The Homegrown Source Book is a curation of knowledge, wisdom, recipes, and art by rural women all over the world. It is a digital publication...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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20:02
The Rural Opportunities Podcast - 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 candidat...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:00
Rural Opportunities Podcast 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 R...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:20
The Rural Opportunities Podcast 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 that was shut down in 2013. Along with his parents, they decided to buy the school and turn it into a...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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22:05
The Rural Opportunities Podcast 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 ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:33
The Rural Opportunities Podcast 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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:53
The Rural Opportunities Podcast Ep#15 - Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Weigh-off and Fair
Have you heard of the Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Fair? This amazing community event is one that you will want to experience. This rural community of Smoky Lake comes together to put on the fair and brings people from all...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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22:29
The Rural Opportunities Podcast 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 won...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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24:07
The Rural Opportunities Podcast 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 L...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:34
The Rural Opportunities Podcast 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 r...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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41:55
Municipal Election 2021, Camrose County Ep 6 - Lynne Jenkinson + Tina Sroka + Karen Forster
Get to know your 2021 Camrose County Municipal Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in Camrose County in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running for council! Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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33:36
Municipal Election 2021, City of Camrose Ep 6 - Max Lindstrand + Kevin Hycha
Get to know your 2021 City of Camrose Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in the City of Camrose in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running! Stay tuned - There...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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33:28
Municipal Election 2021, Camrose County Ep 5 - Jordon Banack + Kassandra Spruyt
Get to know your 2021 Camrose County Municipal Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in Camrose County in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running for council! Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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15:27
Municipal Election 2021, City of Camrose Ep 5 - Wyatt Tanton + Larissa Berlin
Get to know your 2021 City of Camrose Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in the City of Camrose in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running! Stay tuned - There...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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44:15
Municipal Election 2021, Camrose County Ep 4 - Don Simpson + John Girvan
Get to know your 2021 Camrose County Municipal Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in Camrose County in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running for council! Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:21
Municipal Election 2021, City of Camrose Ep 4 - Julie Girard + Anthony Holler
Get to know your 2021 City of Camrose Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in the City of Camrose in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running! Stay tuned - There...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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54:09
Municipal Election 2021, Camrose County Ep 3 - Doug Lyseng + Ernie Bertschie
Get to know your 2021 Camrose County Municipal Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in Camrose County in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running for council! Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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17:15
Municipal Election 2021, City of Camrose Ep 3 - Lucas Banack + Ron Baier
Get to know your 2021 City of Camrose Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in the City of Camrose in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running! Stay tuned - There...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:06:50
Municipal Election 2021, Camrose County Ep 2 - Corey Szott + Cindy Trautman
Get to know your 2021 Camrose County Municipal Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in Camrose County in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running for council! Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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18:45
Municipal Election 2021, City of Camrose Ep 2 - Joy Anne Murphy + Lana Broker
Get to know your 2021 City of Camrose Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in the City of Camrose in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running! Stay tuned - There...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:54
Municipal Election 2021, Camrose County Ep 1 - Carl Bergstrom + Carlene Wetthuhn
Get to know your 2021 Camrose County Municipal Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in Camrose County in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running for council! Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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15:29
Municipal Election 2021, City of Camrose Ep 1 - Don Rosland + Doug Mackay + Geoff Turnquist
Get to know your 2021 City of Camrose Election Candidates! Listen to the episodes as we interview candidates running in the City of Camrose in the 2021 municipal election! Cast an informed vote and learn about who is running! Stay tuned - There...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:10:53
