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Send us Fan Mail #BeyondTheBadge: From the Royal Air Force to the RNC Meet Paul Growns, a street patrol officer with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) who proves it is never too late to pursue a lifelong dream. After serving 23 years as a ground engineer in the Royal Air Force, Paul transitioned to policing at age 47. For Paul, policing is a second career he truly loves, viewing every day...

Send us Fan Mail The wait is over #BeyondTheBadge: Featuring Amanda Harnum is now out. #GaleForceWins continues our series with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association (RNCA), offering a candid look at the daily realities of policing. In this short WinGust, we feature police sergeant Amanda Harnum discussing her career and role within the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in Labrador W...

Send us Fan Mail Out now: our latest #BeyondTheBadge conversation with members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association (RNCA). #BeyondTheBadge: Featuring Constable Janelle Emberley. #GaleForceWins continues our series with the RNCA, offering a candid look at the daily realities of policing. In this full interview, Janelle shares deep insights into her 17-year career journey and her curr...

Send us Fan Mail Peter and Gale Force Wins Co Founder Allan Dale met in Yerevan Armenia where they both served as International Election Observers. Allan was immediately captivated with Peter’s contagious personality, strong sense of duty, and impressive energy. In his 83rd year and on his 40th mission Allan knew this was a story that needed to be told. Hendriks shares his unique life story, begin...

Send us Fan Mail Piecing Together the Evidence: Inside Collision Reconstruction with Jenna Currie In this episode of the #GaleForceWins #BeyondTheBadge series, we sit down with Jenna Currie, an 11-year veteran and Collision Reconstructionist with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC). Jenna shares the fascinating, highly technical, and deeply rewarding reality of investigating major traffic in...

Send us Fan Mail Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining sector is experiencing serious momentum, and global investors are taking notice. Based on what investors are saying about Newfoundland and Labrador and Baie Verte, here is a summary of why capital is flowing: A Tier-One Jurisdiction: We consistently rank in the Fraser Institute's global top 10.  Exceptional government support, streamlined pe...

Send us Fan Mail The wait is overThe full interview with Sergeant Ryan Slaney is now available. #BeyondTheBadge: Featuring Sergeant Ryan Slaney In our latest collaboration with the RoyalNewfoundlandConstabularyAssociation (RNCA), we sit down for an in-depth conversation with 18-year veteran Sergeant Ryan Slaney. This interview goes beyond the surface to explore the specialized world of traffic ser...

Send us Fan Mail The wait is over! Our full interview with Constable Nadia Churchill is now live as we continue our #BeyondTheBadge series, highlighting the dedicated members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association (RNCA). Nadia provides a deep dive into her work within the Criminal Investigation Division's Major Crime Unit, where she handles serious investigations involving crimes...

Send us Fan Mail Accelerating Defence Tech: Inside NATO DIANA with Maj. Gen. Paul Payton | MASS 2025 Join Alan Dale from Gale Force Wins at the Maritime Arctic Safety and Security (MASS) 2025 conference as he sits down with Major General Paul Payton, the Military Deputy Director for NATO DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic). In this insightful interview, Maj. Gen. Payton b...

Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode of #BeyondtheBadge, Sergeant Justin Dawe of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) reflects on the importance of building a strong support system within the force. With 17 years of experience, including his current role overseeing the Major Crime Unit, he shares how relying on co-workers who understand the daily mental and physical struggles of the job, co...

Send us Fan Mail On the occasion of the graduation of Academy Canada Students from the Harding Road Campus Lisa joined #GaleForceWins to talk about Academy Canada and the joy of seeing students graduate. The full playlist of 25 interviews is available on the Gale Force Wins Youtube Channel .  Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your po...

Send us Fan Mail Here is the revised summary with the requested formatting: Industry Appreciation and Partnership Premier Wakeham: Thanked the NLCA, contractors, tradespeople, and suppliers for their critical role in physically building Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier Wakeham: Emphasized the collective goal of making the province a place people want to move to, rather than leave. Premier Wakeha...

Send us Fan Mail This interview features Constable Renee McDonald, a 12-year veteran of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC). She shares her personal journey and professional evolution within the force, offering a candid look at the challenges and rewards of modern policing. Key Highlights: Career Progression : After spending 11 years in operational patrol services, Constable McDonald recentl...

Send us Fan Mail The interview from the #GaleForceWins "Beyond The Badge" series features Shane McClafferty, a police constable and second vice president of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association (RNCA). He describes the association's role as a union representing approximately 400 members, ranging from constables to staff sergeants. Summary Advocacy and Representation: The...

Send us Fan Mail During day two of the #NLCABuildExpo2026, themed "Women Building Atlantic Canada," Tonya Whittle joins the show to discuss the critical intersection of culture, safety, and gender in the industry. As an empathy and human factors researcher, Whittle provides deep insights into why recruitment and retention remain significant challenges and how the industry can evolve to e...

Send us Fan Mail Open for Business": Premier Tony Wakeham on Red Tape, Resources, and the Future of NL In this episode, we sit down with the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Tony Wakeham, for a candid conversation about the economic road ahead for the province. Recorded at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction  Association #NLCABuildExpo2026, Premier Wakeham shares his government’s...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Badge: Empathy on the Frontlines In the newest episode of our Beyond the Badge series, we are honoured to feature Constable Kelly-Ann Parsons, a 16-year veteran of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC). Currently an investigator in the Major Crime Unit—with a background handling highly sensitive cases in the Child Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence units—Constable...

Send us Fan Mail A short highlight from a March 28th 2026 event that raised $420k for the Health Care Foundation . Gale Force Wins is proud to have donated our time talent and treasure to this event to assist in raising such a significant amount. Here is what this incredible initiative means for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador: Accelerating Access to Care: While government support is cruci...

Send us Fan Mail The energy at  #CentralMinEx2026 was undeniable—Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is officially a top-tier destination for mineral exploration. Currently, the province ranks as high as fourth in Canada for exploration spending, as investors shift their focus to jurisdictions with clear permitting processes and strong collaborative environments. Why the excitement? Massive Discoveries...

Send us Fan Mail Live from #LabWestMineX2026! Gerry Carew from #GaleForceWins sits down for an exclusive and insightful interview with the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Tony Wakeham. Premier Wakeham shares his personal journey from a small fishing village to the Premier’s chair, opening up about his entrepreneurial roots—from selling codfish door-to-door in Grade 8 to operating a movie the...

Send us Fan Mail Gale Force Wins is proud to present the latest full-length episode of our continuing series: "Beyond the Badge," featuring members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association (RNCA). In this episode, we sit down with RNCA 1st Vice President, Constable Michael Hunt , who wears two demanding hats—serving his community as an Investigator with the Criminal Investigati...

Send us Fan Mail Gale Force Wins is proud to present the latest full-length episode of our continuing series: "Beyond the Badge," featuring members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association (RNCA). In this episode, we sit down with Sergeant Michael Hollett, who brings 17 years of frontline experience in patrol services to the table. Starting his career close to age 30, Michael o...

Send us Fan Mail OUT NOW: "Beyond the Badge" with Staff Sgt. Mike Summers, President of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association (RNCA). In this candid interview, host Rob Elford sits down with Mike to explore the realities of a 38-year career in law enforcement and the crucial behind-the-scenes work of the RNCA. Mike offers a rare look at what it takes to balance life as an activ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of   #BeyondTheBadge on #GaleForceWins , we sit down with Constable Shane McClafferty , 2nd Vice President of the RNCA, to get a firsthand look at frontline service within the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.  From growing up in Ireland to serving his community in Newfoundland, Shane shares his intrinsic motivation for becoming a police officer. He breaks down his...

Send us Fan Mail Shakespeare Behind Bars: Healing, Redemption & The Legend of Billy In this episode of #GaleForceWins, host Rob Elford sits down in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with Curt L. Tofteland, the Founder and Producing Director of Shakespeare Behind Bars. With over 34 years of experience working in corrections, Curt shares his profound philosophy on how the arts can heal childhood trauma...