Paul Brandt Speaking Gig Cancellation

How do you begin to talk about the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC? Ten people are dead and another 25 sustained injuries in one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history. We hear from political leaders and Real Talkers across the country who are grieving this senseless loss of life. 

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17:30 | National Post correspondent Rahim Mohamed was scheduled to join us on this episode before the Tumbler Ridge shooting. He shares his thoughts as a human first, and a journalist second. We go on to discuss new polling on Alberta separation, Paul Brandt's cancelled speaking engagement, the Alberta-Montana electricity dispute, and President Donald Trump's take on the soon-to-open Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. 

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1:30:20 | The Family Day weekend is a perfect time to bring the family to Jasper National Park! We highlight some of the coolest family-friendly activities in Jasper in this week's #MyJasper Memories proudly presented by Tourism Jasper. 

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1:36:00 | Real Talker Brent is unsure of where he stands on Alberta separation. He has a question for his fellow Canadians in an email to talk@ryanjespersen.com.

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