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Carlin Lutzer sits down with Brent Robinson — Former Town of Okotoks Councillor and now Executive Director of the Alberta Lacrosse Association — for a powerful conversation about leadership, community building, and the future of sport in Alberta.

Brent shares how his passion for lacrosse evolved into provincial leadership, what it really takes to grow amateur sport, and how municipal governance and community athletics are more connected than most people realize.

From youth development and volunteer culture to policy decisions that impact families directly, this episode pulls back the curtain on how strong communities are built both in council chambers and on the lacrosse floor.

Whether you're a sports parent, a local business owner, or someone who cares about the future of Okotoks, this conversation highlights the responsibility…and opportunity we all share in shaping the next generation.

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3:25 How did Brent land the Executive Director role with the Alberta Lacrosse Association?

5:12 Who’s tougher—hockey players or lacrosse players?

9:03 How did lacrosse first get started in Okotoks?

12:30 Why is lacrosse coming back to the Olympics in 2028 as “sixes”?

18:07 When is lacrosse season—and how do families register in Okotoks?

Guest: Brent Robinson, Executive Director, Alberta Lacrosse Association |

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What happens when a town’s biggest hearts meet its biggest talents?

In this Okotoks ‘Shorts’ episode, host Carlin Lutzer sits down with Meg Meints from the Okotoks United Way Partnership Committee to spotlight the return of Okotoks Got Talent…a high-energy, community-powered fundraiser making a real impact.

Since 2002, the committee has donated an incredible $1.7 million to local nonprofits, and last year alone raised nearly $15,000 through the inaugural talent show.

Now back for its second year, the event is growing in popularity with 30 submissions, ranging from singers and comedians to bands, dancers, and even a geography whiz who named over 100 world flags from memory.

The March 6th event at the Viking Rental Centre will feature 12 finalists, a live audience, a returning champion turned judge, and a new live auction of local experiences.

More than just a show, Okotoks Got Talent is proof that when a community comes together, the impact stays local and the difference is life-changing.

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2:09 Why Was Okotoks Got Talent Created as a Major New Fundraiser?

3:47 What Types of Unique Acts Auditioned This Year?

6:26 How Will the Event Raise $20,000 This Year?

7:05 Why Is This Talent Show So Important to the Mission of the United Way?

Guests: Meg Meints, Okotoks United Way Partnership Committee

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He moved to Canada at 12 — now he’s moving at 140 km/h toward Olympic glory.

Carlin Lutzer chats with skeleton athlete Josip Brusic, whose path to the Olympics is anything but ordinary.

Born in Croatia and raised in Canada, Josip shares how a high school weightlifting club, RBC Training Ground, and a fateful skeleton scouting camp in Edmonton led him to become one of Canada’s Olympic hopefuls.

From the mental and physical grit required to master skeleton, to the sacrifices athletes make behind the scenes…including self-funding much of their journey, Josip’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, determination, and saying “yes” when the rest of the world would say “no.”

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4:42 What is the RBC Training Ground and how does it help find future Olympians?

6:24 Why is luge considered more dangerous than skeleton?

13:17 What was the moment Josip found out he made the Olympic team like?

19:04 How did Josip recover after a terrifying skeleton crash in Whistler?

Guest: Josip Brusic

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