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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 22 MIN

Ep. 58: Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs addresses closure of AAFC Research and Development Centre

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This week on the show, we of course have 'In Case You Missed It,' plus host Josh Hall interviews Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs about the announcement this week that the 119-year-old Lacombe Research and Development Centre will close, killing more than 100 local jobs. For our previous coverage on this story, click here and here. As noted in the episode, thoughts about this decision can be sent to the federal minister of agriculture and agrifood by emailing [email protected].

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Ep. 58: Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs addresses closure of AAFC Research and Development Centre

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