Now For Someone Completely Interesting

I couldn't be more excited to have this guest.  Aurel Beaudin play for the Johnston Town Jets.  The team that inspired the Paul Neuman cult classic Slap Shot.  He IS the guy the jumped in the stands and fought with fans!  Moving on to play Sr. Men's hockey in Kimberley BC, Aurel achieved the rare honor of winning the Allan Cup as Canada's top Sr. Men's Championship.  A sharp me...

Courtney Cardinal has become a fixture and a leader among The Emerging Breakthrough Artist Program put on by the St. Paul and District Arts Foundation.  Although her role has taken her out of the program, she still has close ties and involvement with the other artists.  Courtney shares her troubled past as a Millennium Scoop Survivor and how she found art in her road to recovery and overcoming the...

Brittany Cote is my 3rd guest who's part of the Breakthrough Artist Program put on by the St Paul and District Art Foundation.  Inspired by Japanese and Aboriginal Culture, Brittany brings two very distinct styles to our community.  A fun, bright energy from Kamloops BC, Brittany is an asset to our town and we look forward to her contribution to the Art Exhibit for this program on April 18th!

From the warm, dry climate of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the warm friendly people of Cold Lake, Alberta, Teo Chee has experienced a bit of a contrast from his early years to his late teens and young adult life.  Teo is a singer/songwriter who's part of the Break Through Artist program put on by the St Paul and District Arts Foundation.  We get a glimpse of his experience growing up in two ve...

When Paula Fejzullai reached out to tell me about the new Break/Through Artist program here in St. Paul, I had an idea that would promote the program and it's upcoming Exhibit in April, and tap into a pipeline of Completely interesting Guests!  Paula has been a teacher for 27 years, the last 20 here in St. Paul.  Her passion for photography and love of animals and pets, has led her to a uniqu...

For over 26 years Todd Tanasichuk has been involved with St Paul Football.  A program that a past guest and Lions alumni called the best minor sports program, period!  Todd talks about what brought him to St. Paul and why he decided to get involved.  Over his explanation of what he and his fellow coaches value for the players and their philosophy, you'll see why past players and parents agree...

What does it mean to have a PhD in linguistics?  What kind of a job would you do in that field?  Ross Krekoski has those answers.  From growing up on a farm near St. Paul, to working in Japan and Singapore, Ross has had a fascinating education and career.  After moving back to the St Paul area, he's since become a part of a unique program with Blue Quills University that's leading the wa...

A raw, candid storyteller that speaks his mind and the truth.  Ashley grew up knowing he would serve in the military and he did just that.  Losing a brother in arms and nearly his own life serving in Afghanistan, Ashley talks about that moment, his recovery and will to not only get better, but go on to getting his Airborne wings and a career with the RCMP where her currently works in security deta...

Curtis Hargrove has become synonymous with running and raising money and awareness for worthy causes.  From running across Canada raising money for the Stollery Children's Hospital to running marathons in high heels raising money and awareness for domestic violence.  However, Curtis has also dealt with drug addictions.  Here, he shares some of his happiest moments helping people and some of h...

What brings someone from Cottage Country in Ontario to St. Paul, Alberta?  What keeps them in St. Paul Alberta?  How do you go from a career as a Parole and Probation officer to a real estate agent?  Jordan Garner has all those answers on this episode!

An eclectic life if there ever was one.  I've had the pleasure of running in several Ultra's with Morgan Syvertsen.  A sport he didn't start until he was 50!  Beside running, Morgan's job is your holiday!  How he became the director of Badlands Science Camp; essentially a paleontologist boot camp for kids!  His calming, Zen like approach to life makes him one of the easiest peo...

Taking life lessons from any and all aspects of life!  Justin Lepper couldn't have been happier when his first boss, at McDonald's told him he wouldn't amount to anything when he gave his notice to go play football.  Justin always greats you with a hug and a great story so of course makes for another great guest on Now for Someone Completely Interesting!  

Potentially my number 1 listener, Doris Pindroch contacted me with a list of potential guests.  After informing my sister that Doris did that, she told me Doris would actually be a great guest.  A lady who's passionate about people, we hear stories from working at Elk Point Elementary and her role in creating the Elk Point Elementary Ambassadors program, to her current role with Victim servic...

Another guest with a 3 peat appearance!  Since the last time Tyler Sundt was on this podcast, he got married, became a homeowner, and published another book!  Some insight as to how his writing process is evolving and what's in the future.  A good old buddy catch up episode!

From small town Elk Point, to a global marketing giant in Ireland, to starting up a trendy bar chain back in Canada.  Natalie Maas has come back to her home town, started up a new business and is lending her expertise in marketing and promotion to our little community.  The how and the why is all here in this episode!

For my first Three peter, I go back to my 1st ever guest on this podcast!  Kurt price and I go back over 26 years when we both took in the NAIT RTA program.  From our first episode, Kurt left off just as he was getting into his 20 year radio career.  This time we talk about some of his proudest accomplishments and some of the ways the industry has declined, especially in the smaller markets.  Of c...

From a high school alt grunge garage band to Yoga instructor, Lesley Frick has had an eclectic life.  We learn how she went from helping at risk Indigenous youth to working through her own addiction with alcohol.  Since moving to St. Paul 4 years ago with her husband Dustin, an RCMP, Lesley has used her life experiences to lend her expertise working with SPAEC and becoming the Chairperson for the...

Party mentor, employer, and one of my best friends!  I've known Ian Kossey for over 35 years.  A bit of our experiences together and what he's been able to accomplish in life just by being himself!  Now a father of 10 year old twin boys, (born at 32 weeks plus a day) Ian shares the rollercoaster ride that brought them into the world also.  From the life of the party to living his best li...

What motivates someone to become mayor?  Maureen Miller has been the mayor of St. Paul for the last 8 years.  Now that she's made it public that she's not seeking a third term, she's coming on this podcast to talk about her experience and what her hopes are moving forward for our community.  A very straight shooting person who's not afraid to speak her mind gives us some insigh...

Why would someone want to move from Niagra Falls to St. Paul Alberta for retirement?  Just one of the reason's I wanted Donna Bedore to come on the show.  Since moving to the area a few years ago, she's also been a very active volunteer with several organizations, including our local Search and Rescue team.  A multi talented guest who shares some of the why's for pursuing several in...

He's been the detachment commander for the St Paul RCMP for only 6 months and already has made a strong impression with the community.  Staff Seargent, Dennis Silliker is making himself one of the most accessible members this area has seen.  And, is even up for sharing some of his Completely Interesting stories with a local podcast.  An RCMP for over 18 years, that includes stints with the RC...

A 2 for 1 Deal!  Danny Gadowski and Tyson Wagner like to get together on Sundays, drink wine and solve the world's problems.  They suggested it would be a good idea to do that on this podcast!  Add a couple of rodeo and hockey stories and we have a completely interesting and entertaining episode.  

Coach, boss, neighbor, and friend, I've known Ted Graling in one capacity or another for over 26 years.  Ted takes us through growing up in several small communities across the province eventually making St. Paul Home for over 30 years and counting.  We also talk in depth about the company he's been a big part of for over 20 years, Xtreme Oilfield.  A thoughtful and well spoken individua...

How do you go from shooting left as a hockey player, to winning back to back World Long Drive Championships with right handed swing?  Jamie Sadlowski tells us how he managed that in this episode.  From playing Jr A hockey to wowing, not only golf fans, but pro golfers with his unique mechanics as a long driver.  Born and raised in St. Paul, Jamie has traveled the world and still calls St. Paul hom...

Not your common profession.  Father Peter Haugen decided before he graduated high school that he was going to become a priest in the Ukranian Orthodox Church of Canada.  Since being ordained, Peter and his wife had a short stay on Vancouver Island before taking the position he has here in St Paul where he and his wife have made a home to raise their family.  Yes, in the Ukranian Orthodox Church, a...