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Tracy Kennedy News Director & Morning News Anchor	Broadcasting History: After a stint at University of Alberta failed to yield any employable skills, Tracy went on to the Applied Communication Program at Camosun College in Victoria. She worked at CJVI AM 900 in Victoria, Cariboo Radio in Quesnel, and then moved back home to the prairies in 2000 to work for BIG 105. With a break to travel and work overseas, she returned to BIG 105 and the Drive in 2005 where she's been ever since, except for her two maternity leaves. Where are you from? Newfoundland, but spent most of her life in Edmonton. Family: Husband Cameron Kennedy and 2 young boys
Lauren Meister Assistant News Director	Broadcasting History: That Broadcast College in Saskatoon then off to CJVR in Melfort, SK, then to CKWA in Slave Lake before heading here. Where are you from? Humboldt, Saskatchewan Family: My parents share the same name, and I have a brother, sister and even a brother-in-law. Favourite Things: Dancing, traveling Pet Peeves: Any weather colder than 20 degrees. Weird Things About Lauren: I like Star Trek and Degrassi more than Sex and the City!
Gary McKinnon Morning News Anchor	Broadcasting History: 45's were still popular, and the station was CFCR Where are you from? Vegreville, Alberta Favourite Things: Music, Slow-pitch & golf Pet Peeves: Crabby people Words To Live By: “You're only as pretty as you feel.”
Lisa Weatherbee Weekday Reporter	Broadcasting History: Completed Four Year Journalism Degree from Mount Royal College. Three Month Work Term at Global Calgary and another three months at CHCA Red Deer. Where Are You From? Born & Raised in Calgary, AB Favorite Things: England Football Club, Peter Crouch, The Office, traveling, sleeping in, cereal at night, scuba diving and Shirley Temples. Pet Peeves: Reality TV, cold weather, mosquitoes and people with big hair that sit in front of me at the theatre. Weird Things About You: I can’t physically sneeze Words To Live By: Every song ends but that’s no reason not to enjoy the music. What Should Your Listeners Know About You/Additional Info: Lifelong goal is to visit every country in the world.
Peter Haight Reporter & Weekend Anchor	Broadcasting History: Fanshawe College Grad, 94.9 CHRW- Radio Western, Board Operator- AM 980 CFPL Where Are You From? The “other” London…in Ontario. You’d be surprised how many people think I’m from England. Favorite Things: Curling, photography, live music shows, traveling Pet Peeves: Weekend Shoppers, navigating, parking lots when people drive excessively fast. Weird Things About You: I have a sad obsession with game shows Words to Live By: Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. What Should Your Listeners Know About You/Additional Info: I was born in the same hospital as Ryan Gosling and I’ve appeared on the Red Green Show.

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