On Remembrance day we started to decorate for Christmas at my parents house, and we finished Christmas decorating on Sunday afternoon. During the week at Centra Cam we decorated the washrooms with girl snowman and a boy snowman, we even have frosty lane and a Olaf on Jenna’s office window. We have a sign called Frosty Lane on the hallways too.

Tuesday evening we decorated our house for Christmas. On Saturday night Maryann and I went to Wicked, For the Good, which was a fantastic movie, while everyone else was at the rose club Christmas party. On Sunday afternoon, my mom and I made Chocolate Mint Nanaimo bars and Eat More Bars, starting our Christmas baking. Wednesday evening I finished filling up the shoe box for a Christmas child which has some Disney princess stickers, a note book, painting kit, bar of soap, some toothbrushes, Christmas book , loofah and markers. I did not get any papers or different types of supplies for the shoe boxes, I just got everything that I have got in the past and tried to find girly things as well. Saturday afternoon, I went to Winners and got my senior, Sharon, lip balm, Christmas ornament, bath/ foot care kit, a Christmas tea towel, some hot chocolate mix’s and a Christmas card in a Christmas box for her Christmas present this year. She gave me a stuffed gingerbread man pillow for my Christmas present. I’m getting my Christmas shopping done and all organized.

On Sunday we celebrated my grandma Sharon’s 75th birthday with mint layer chocolate cake and we made 3D Christmas ornaments with paints. After they left my mom changed my feeding tube and we wrapped some Christmas presents! On Monday afternoon we went to see the holiday train with Centra Cam. On Friday afternoon we made orange chocolate chip cookies after going to the dentist and finding out that my wisdom teeth are coming in! On Sunday afternoon we made cuban lunch, cherry chocolate cookies and Golden Graham candy. Between finishing up Christmas cards and watching Mr dress up, How It All Started and then unfortunately how the show ended . It’s definitely interesting to me to know that my parents watched Mr dress up and then us kids watched it too when we were growing up!

We celebrated our family Christmas and our dad’s 56th birthday celebration on Saturday with appetizers, homemade games and other activities such as a Chinese gift exchange. My dad requested cranberry cheesecake for his birthday cake. Unfortunately I was unable to attend because I was getting over being sick so FaceTime and pictures had to do. I got a blanket. Ashely got earrings. Joel got a fire extinguisher and my dad got a murder mystery game. Kiara, Luke’s girlfriend, got teas. Later in the evening, they played Pictionary air. Looks like a difficult game to play!

It’s a merry berry Christmas and happy belated 56th birthday to my dad! I made him a birthday card that said Ho ho Ho happy 56th birthday and decorated with snowflake stickers and musical stickers. I got him a musical wall ornament for his music room/ office downstairs! On Sunday afternoon we had our roommate gift exchange with our roommates and I got some fuzzy Christmas pj’s shorts and some fuzzy socks! Tuesday evening, Maryann and I exchanged our Christmas gifts for each other. I bought Maryann a beautiful bowl and she gave me a beautiful butterfly that goes on your window!

On Christmas Eve, during the afternoon, my parents and I made some bell ornaments. Then I got to open Christmas presents from my Best Friend Teresa Mae who spoiled me with a keurig, tea and coffee, colouring books and paint sticks. Kiarra and Luke gave me socks and lotion . Mom and dad gave me jeans, mitts, diamond art, a day planner, socks, lotion, shower gel, cross stitch, barrettes and coffee, and Joel and Ashley gave me a blanket. We watched The Flight before Christmas and decorated gingerbread houses in the evening. Unfortunately my dad’s house had a little disaster, so on that note, mom and I won the contest! We watched That Christmas! Which was very cute and sweet!

On Christmas Day we coloured in the colouring books and watched our family’s homemade videos. Then our company came over, we made Christmas diamond art with grandpa and Sandy. Then we had Christmas dinner and played dice poker. I also got to open some more Christmas presents from grandpa and Sandy. They gave me bath bombs , earrings and a sweater. After our company left we watched Merry Ex- Christmas. It was a perfect, merry Christmas!

On Boxing Day mom and I did the butterfly and flowers diamond art and we got it ready for my grandma Sharon for her Christmas present. Then we went to Winners to exchange some jeans and I got a sweater from a gift card from the exchange. Then we drove around and looked at Christmas lights. On Monday afternoon My friend Karlina came with her twin daughters Anna-Marie and Beryllia! I bought them matching Mickey Mouse sweaters and pants for their first birthday which is New Year Eve! It was a lovely visit!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you All the happiness and joy in the year.

Cherilynn and I used to work together, we would do my blog and my school presentations before Melissa started.

Kelsey: Where do you currently work?

Cherilynn: I am the Marketing and Communications Advisor at Wild Rose Co-op

Kelsey: What do you do for your job?

Cherilynn: I do marketing for our Food Stores, Liquor stores, Gas Bars, Agro and Fuel Teams. I am responsible for all of the things you see on social media. It is lots of fun and I get to be creative, which I love!

Kelsey: What are your hours ?

Cherilynn: Monday to Friday

Kelsey: What other jobs have you had?

Cherilynn: I used to work at CAFCL for many years as the Public Relations Manager. I was responsible for the Charity Auction and all social media etc. You and I worked together and went to local grade 5 classes to teach them about Body Confidence. I really enjoyed doing that with you!

Kelsey: Tell me your childhood?

Cherilynn: My childhood was pretty normal. I have one sister and my parents are still together

Kelsey: Where did you grow up?

Cherilynn: We lived on an acreage outside of Rimbey until high school and then moved to town. I graduated and moved to Red Deer and maybe moved back home a few times!

Kelsey: Where all have you lived?

Cherilynn: I lived in a few places when I was a baby/toddler, but I don’t recall them! As an adult I have lived in Rimbey, Red Deer, Lacombe and Camrose.

Kelsey: Tell us about your family!

Cherilynn: Jason and I have been married for 17 years and have 15 year old twins Kailey & Kylar. They are in grade 10 and will be getting their license in the New Year, which is terrifying and exciting! We have 2 dogs Bella and Stella – we did not name them the same we inherited Bella! 2 cats Bo and Willow that I am not that fond of. Kailey has a fish that is still surviving. We have billeted Camrose Kodiak hockey players for the last 3 years. We have had a new kid each season and have made life long memories with them. Each one has brought something new to our family and we are truly grateful. The boys have all been great and the relationship we have with their families is something special. Evan, our newest billet, fits in so well with our family. The twins and him have an amazing relationship and it is so great to see. It is not something I ever thought I would see our family do but it truly has been so good for us. Highly recommend!

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I remember when my parents were in Hawaii and Melanie stayed with me for a whole week, I remember that she was the Kandu summer leader during the summer at Camrose Association For Community Living and she also worked at the program for kids, during the school year at CAFCL. We used to have sleepovers and go to Edmonton for swimming, crafts and arts at the office. I remember when she had her oldest daughter named Rhyelle and she came to visit me with her sister Kirsten. She is such a sweet and friendly girl friend!

Q: Where did you go for your schooling?

A: I attended Daysland School from K – 12

Q: What did you take in university?

A: I have been to a couple of post secondary education schools – University of Alberta and NorQuest College

Q: Where do you currently work?

A: I am a co-owner of a yoga and fitness studio – Harmony Health and Fitness in Chestermere, Alberta. I am also the founder of The Movement Dance Fitness.

Q. What do you do for your job?

A: I run a studio, teach fitness classes, run retreats, create/participate in community events, and run my dance fitness brand.

Q: What are your hours ?

A: They are all over the place!!!

Q. What other jobs did you have?

A: I have worked as a respite caregiver, waitress, retails sales, and a nurse.

Q: What was your childhood like?

A: I grew up upper middle class, in a small rural Alberta town. I was one of two children, and the oldest. We lived in the same house my entire childhood, and my parents still live there. I played sports, and loved theatre.

Q: Where did you grow up?

A: Daysland, Alberta

Q: Tell us about your family!

A: My mother and father are still together, and now both retired. My younger sister and I are quite close, and we now only live 7 mins from each other. I am the extroverted member of my family, and some could say “the weird one” – but weird is cool! Between my sister and I we have five kiddos, and they are all really close

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This year at Big Valley Jamboree we saw some amazing artists and musicians! On Friday night we saw Bailey Zimmerman and Tyler Hubbard, on Saturday night we saw Ashley McBryde , James Barker Band and Blake Shelton. On Sunday night we saw Clint Black and Nate Smith. Unfortunately, we were in some rain that night so we didn’t see Jason Aldean. We enjoyed the Saturday night the best, Blake Shelton was the best artist and the best performance.

On Friday night we went to summer bingo and had a blast. Unfortunately, we had some more bad weather, so instead of having a roast we went to a game night with Rose Club and we played Despicable Me themed Trouble game and a match game. We had a great time playing games with friends from Rose Club. Centra Cam had their summer BBQ and wind up party with home made games and a Photo Booth with face masks and glasses. We got a book, a pen and a certificate for how many years we have been in service. I have been in Centra Cam for 11 years. I had some delicious blueberry cheesecake!

My friend Tyler and Becca had a baby girl named Magdalena Monica so my mom and I got an outfit and a baby rattle. On Tuesday night, I went to the new Freakier Friday movie with my sister-in-law Ashley and mom and we were disappointed because we thought the first movie was better because there was too many characters changing bodies that we were confused. So on Friday night we watched the original Freaky Friday which was way better than the second one.

My mom is crazy about her flowers and made me take a picture of her with her beautiful flowers. Guess how many flowers she has in her yard?! On the holiday Monday, my uncle Wayne and auntie Gail came from Lloydminster to visit us. Thanks for the word searches, the bath bombs, sweaters and lip balm, and the birthday card, and the winners gift card, from auntie Gail and uncle Wayne! We made those wind chimes and went to visit grandpa and Sandy!

On Friday evening We had a rose club meeting planning October activities and then we were dancing like under the moonlight. After, we had donuts and I had strawberry cheesecake and ice tea, We were able to look at the moon rising! On Saturday afternoon we went to the big block party downtown Camrose where I got a rose tattoo on my arm and got a mermaid tail face painted on my forehead. There were games, face painting and tattoos, some people selling stuff, and I bought a keychain. On Friday evening we decorated paper trees for the centre pieces for the Christmas party in November!

Miss Shannon was the youth pastor when we went to the community church. She was my aide in grade eight when I was going to Charlie Killam school. She was great friend, pastor and a wonderful aide. I was able to do a great interview with her about her experience being a pastor. I have learned a lot from Shannon and have become friends. I remember singing with my friend Amy and my friend Alesha at the church picnic! Shannon is a great friend, great youth pastor who has a great experience and great spirit in her faith.

Q: Where did you go for your schooling?
A: The Name of the College I went to was “Living Faith Bible College”. It has since changed its name to “Clearwater Bible College”.

Q: What did you take in university?
A: I graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Christians Ministries.

Q: Where do you currently work?
A. I am the Lead Pastor at Camrose Community Church here in Camrose.

Q. What do you do for your job?
A. My main focus is to provided spiritual leadership and guidance to the congregation here a Camrose Community Church. I do this by sharing God’s word through sermons shared Sunday Mornings, Teaching and Discipleship in the word of God through Bible studies and one on one discipling.

I try to provide counselling, guidance and support to individuals facing personal challenges by offering comfort, encouragement, and spiritual wisdom. Along with this, there is visiting the sick and those who are unable to leave their homes. I spend times encouraging them, praying with them and for them.

Other area that are a part of what I do as a pastor is baptisms, weddings, and funerals. I help oversee staff and volunteers who are serving in various ministries with the church as well as encourage and participate in organizing outreach initiatives to share the gospel and serve the wider community of Camrose and beyond.

Q: What are your hours?
A: My position often requires me to work beyond a normal 8 hour day schedule. There are meetings and gatherings after regular office hours. There are evenings spent on the phone at home connecting with people who need to pray or counseling. I do try to make sure I take one day off a week to just spend time resting and focusing on Jesus/God. But my weeks are often very full.

Q. What other jobs did you have?
A: My first job was babysitting when I was a teen. After high school I worked in the shipping receiving of an engineering firm as their mail girl. After that I was a graphic artist. Following Bible college I was the associate/youth pastor here at the church as well as working as a janitor, then an Educational Assistant at the Junior High School here in town (were I was your aid when you were in grade 8; before you headed to the high school).

Q: What was your childhood like?
A: There were 5 children in my family. My older sister and brother were quite a bit older than me and my two younger brothers. So, most of the time it was me and my younger brother hanging out with friends. My childhood was full of lots of adventures with neighborhood friends. We’d play games in the street in front of our houses like, Wide World, Hopscotch, Hide and Seek. We’d go swimming at the local outdoor pool in the summers. But, one of my favorite things to do was “gopher hunting”! A couple of friends and I would head out to the field that was behind the crescent we lived on taking with us our family dog, “Pierre”. He’d sniff out a gopher hole and try to dig it up. Soon a little gopher would pop up some where close and we’d try a catch it. Not to kill it or hurt just catch. I think we thought we’d keep it for a pet. We were never fast enough.
Winter’s were full of building tunnels in the snow, tobogganing, skating, and spending time at a friend’s house or at our house playing board games or just creating our own fun. And of course school filled that time as well. I was not one who enjoyed school, but I made it through. 😊

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I call St. Albert my home town. Though I did live in a few other places. My family moved to St. Albert when I was four years old and I lived there until I went to college.
Q: Tell us about your family!
A: I am one of five children. Though there is an age gap between me and my older siblings, we had the same parents. My older sister passed away when I was six years old and my father passed away when I was nine. My mother raised me and my two-younger brothers by herself and never did remarry. My older brother had moved out on his own at that time.
I have never been married and no children but I do have a dog. I also have five wonderful nieces and a great niece and a great nephew now, all of whom I love and adore.

For May and June months we played bocce ball every Thursday and it’s really nice. It was indoor this year at the curling rink, they were able to build nice new bocce ball courts. It looked beautiful and worked well for rainy or windy weather! When it was outside It was usually canceled due to the weather! It was the perfect opportunity for everyone to still get to play bocce ball rain or shine!

We celebrated Grandpa Ray’s 74th birthday on May 30th unfortunately I was just getting sick so we had to FaceTime while everyone was signing happy birthday and he was opening his birthday presents ! I coloured him a candy machine birthday card and I gave him the golf card game! My dad gave his dad a tablet and tickets to the race way station in Edmonton. Grandpa Ray loves watching old cars race!

On Saturday which was my birthday I celebrated at Jaywalkers which was downtown Camrose. First I opened birthday presents from my roommates, For birthday presents I got new PJs with fruit on them and some winners gift cards. I got a tattoo of a butterfly on my arm and we watched the group called Camrose Got Talent and watch the little girls dance and perform. It was a nice day to spend my birthday and enjoy the Jaywalkers festival right after a whole week of being sick! Then on Sunday my dad and I went to Jaywalkers festival with grandpa and Sandy . We played some games and I won two stuffed animals! Then I got to open some birthday cards and a birthday present which was body lotion with butterflies on the bottle from my brother Luke . From auntie Gail, uncle Patrick and my grandma Sharon I got money!

I did two School presentations at Jack Stuart school on Monday morning. Since it was my birthday on the weekend the students sang happy birthday to me !

On Friday evening we celebrated my 30th birthday with sushi and homemade lime cheesecake which was delicious . For birthday presents, I got tickets for the Shaina Twain tribute concert and the Taylor Swift tribute concert and tiny chocolate bars from my parents . I got bath bombs, bubble bath, shirts , earrings and a homemade board for my special Olympics’s ribbons and awards from grandpa and Sandy ! My brother Joel, my sister in law Ashley and coco gave me a birthday card. After dinner and presents, and birthday cake we made Wind chimes out of tin cans and napkins. It was a wonderful late birthday celebration!

On Saturday afternoon I had my birthday party at the bowling alley with my friends from Centra Cam and my friend Theresa , some friends had pecan Caramel cheesecake and other friends had chocolate swirl cheesecake! I had the chocolate swirl cheesecake and it was delicious. For birthday presents I got some jewelry, butterfly wall art stickers, some nail polish, some birthday cards and a winners gift card! It was a wonderful late celebration for my 30th birthday!

For Father’s Day we gave dad some chocolate bars, beer and happy Father’s Day card. He went golfing with his dad while I tried on some shirts from my birthday party. When he came home mom and him had Ice Capps from Tim’s Hortons. I made him play Yahtzee with me while my mom was trimming my pants from Costco ! For supper, My dad BBQ hamburgers and my mom made a macaroni salad! For dessert they had leftover cheesecake!

On Monday morning I had a another School presentation at Jack Stuart school for the last one of the school year!

We had birthday bash in the afternoon on Friday and we did some dancing. Then my mom took me to the Taylor Swift tribute concert which was my birthday present and it was really good! Then on Sunday afternoon we enjoyed the summer weather and my mom picked strawberries from the garden . On Sunday night we went for another birthday present which was the tribute of Country Divas, Dolly Parton , Reba, and the Chicks and the experience of Shaina Twain . Which I was really surprised about the opening musicians ! It was really good but I think my favourite concert was the Taylor Swift tribute concert! Those were the best performances and the best birthday present that I ever could have imagined I would get for a birthday present! .

On Friday evening my parents finally got my board on my wall that grandpa made for my Special Olympics awards and ribbons. It looks awesome! On Saturday afternoon Maryann and I went to visit Theresa! Then I went for nails with my friend Kelly. I got lady bugs and bees. Sunday afternoon we played bean bag toss.

For Canada international Day my parents and I watched some people on bikes going on ramps and doing tricks and played outdoors games at the museum . We got some Canada Day tattoos , pins, stickers and took a picture in front of the Canada day banner . After we got home we did some tattoos, and had hamburgers,German potato salad and watermelon for supper. My dad had his brand meeting so My mom and I tried out my new markers from my birthday! It was a great day celebrating Canada’s Independence Day !

On Saturday morning I went to the car show and saw some pretty cool cars with my friend Kelly! Then in the afternoon on Saturday my staff Mara and I walked to the lake, around the lake and back.

On Sunday evening we celebrated our mom’s birthday at Joel and Ashley’s house! Joel and Ashley made Cajun chicken pasta. My mom loves mint and chocolate together so Joel made a fancy birthday cake. For birthday presents she got earrings, a cookbook and a gift certificate for golfing. On her actual birthday I surprised my mom with a homemade birthday card and a ice cappuccino from Tim’s Horton! It was a good birthday celebration.

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On Wednesday some staff and clients from Centra Cam went to the campground called Diplomat Mines which is near Forestburg for lunch and then we went to the outdoor pool in Forestburg. It was kinda colder than I was excepting ! It was just a nice day to be out of camrose and Centra Cam for a day!

On Friday night we went to the rotary park for a scavenger hunt and a treasure hunt with Rose Club ! We had a little list of things that we were looking for, like a bird , rock, a beaver , deer, sticks, and a mushroom . We had a brown paper bag to put some items in. It was a great adventure to do for two hours! For my prize I got a wooden musical box! So on Sunday afternoon my uncle Rod and my dad helped me build my wooden musical box, then we played bean hole toss, Qwirkle and had some thai chicken, peanut sauce, coconut rice and broccoli with carrots for supper . For dessert we had Tuxedo cake that uncle Rod brought from Costco ! Everything was delicious and we had a really fun time with uncle Rod!

On Saturday afternoon we celebrated 10 years in the group home with a summer party. We had a dessert potluck and we did some fun fake tattoos on our deck. I got two roses for my tattoos on both of my arms. I found a piece of strawberry cheesecake from Safeway that was delicious and I helped Anna make lemonade for everyone. We enjoyed listening to the snowbirds flying by and the weather turned out to be a nice summer day!

On Sunday evening we celebrated Luke’s 27th birthday with Caesar and Kale salads ribs, and beans and garlic bread. We had the brownie cake with cream cheese icing and almonds . Everything was delicious. He got all essential kinds of stuff like: Body wash, toothpaste, hand soap, napkins, toiletries and I coloured him a space birthday card .

That’s my summer so far. I can’t wait for what is coming up in august!
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far, hear from me soon!

We met at Solid Rock Church, became family friends with her family. She used to babysit sometimes and we used to dance in the kitchen. I remember when she was planning her wedding, her mom Sherry and Nicole came to my mom’s house to make invitations, using Stamping Up! I used to be able to hold baby Avery lots and lots, but I only got to hold baby Austin once because that’s when the grandparents moved back to Saskatchewan. Once her mom Sherry came for a visit he was already walking around the house. Usually we don’t not see Nicole and her family unless her parents ( Lee and Sherry) are in town visiting. My parents were great friends with her parents ( Lee and Sherry) when they lived in Camrose. When I heard that she started to be real estate agent I thought she would be a great fit for an interview.

Kelsey: Where did you go for your schooling?

Nicole: I took some of my courses (Fundamentals of Real Estate and Agricultural Real Estate) through CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association), and I took Residential Real Estate through AREA (Alberta Real Estate Association.

Kelsey: What did you take in university?

Nicole: I studied Residential and Agricultural Real Estate

Kelsey: Where do you currently work?

Nicole: Coldwell Banker Battle River Realty

Kelsey: What do you do for your job?

Nicole: I’m a Real Estate Agent

Kelsey: What are your hours ?

Nicole: I work whenever my clients need me!

Kelsey: What other jobs did you have?

Nicole: Out of high school, I worked in the optical industry, and prior to becoming a real estate agent, I worked for Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals.

Kelsey: what was your childhood like?

Nicole: Wonderful! We lived in a community filled with other kids my age, and I was very active in rhythmic gymnastics.

Kelsey: Where did you grow up?

Nicole: Yorkton, Sk

Kelsey: Tell us about your family!

Niicole: Where to start… my parents (Sherry and Lee) have been married for 41 years, and I have 2 brothers (Justin and Garret). I’ve been married for 18 years to my husband, Kevin, and together have 2 wonderful children, Avery and Austin.

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On Friday evening we had our rose club Easter themed bingo and a rose club meeting where we brainstormed and voted on activities for the month of May. I got a bingo and for my prize I got hand lotion! On Saturday afternoon I got easterly nails, how do you like them?

On Friday evening was birthday bash and Easter egg hunt half of the group went outside and the other half were inside and looking for Easter eggs! Of course we danced in between the Easter egg hunt and celebrating the birthdays in April, and of course we ate marble cake!

I have been doing school presentations and been teaching at OLMP four times, I guess there’s lots of grade five classrooms! The week before Easter weekend I had an awful cold/ flu for a whole week and weekend ! I had to reschedule my school presentations and even missed Easter! On Saturday afternoon we had some girlfriends over to dye eggs it was a fun afternoon! On Sunday afternoon Maryann and I went to visit Theresa , Robert, Lori and Caroline!

Once everyone was feeling better from getting the flu/ cold, and Joel and Ashley got back from Mexico, we finally got to celebrate our Easter with Auntie Gail and Grandma Sharon. Once Joel and Ashley arrived we painted Easter bunnies together. I decided to paint the bunny in the colors that it could be, some brown, grey, pink and white! Then we had supper which was pulled pork, cornbread, beets and coleslaw and for dessert we had cereal cake. Everything was delicious and the craft was fun, it was a wonderful late Easter celebration!

On Wednesday morning we went to Norwood Elemantary school in Wetaskiwin for a school presentation! For Mother’s Day my brothers, sister in law and I bought mom new lawn chairs and table from Amazon. I brought her an ice cappuccino and coloured her a card. For supper we had Korean short ribs, coconut rice, mexican street corn, Thai salad, and fruit pizza for dessert! Then after supper and dessert we played quixx!

On Wednesday morning we went to the Kingman Christian Academy for a school presentation! It went really well except that no questions were asked and the clicker for the slide show wasn’t working, don’t we love Technology!

On Victoria Day I went back home and my mom and I made Lemon bars, Then I supervised her while she made homemade BBQ chicken pizza . After supper and dessert we played Kings in the corner and I won the game! On Friday afternoon we went to birthday bash and danced with our friends from Rose Club!

Then on Friday evening we went to celebrate Craig’s 33rd birthday with neon bowling and then we went to the Overtime Tap House for dinner. On Saturday morning we went to the special Olympics memorial walk for Larry Gibson! Then I went for fingernails/ toe nails with some friends! I just did just a simple sparkle design.

That’s was my spring! I can’t wait for summer!

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Kelsey: Where did you go for your schooling?

Murray: I went to the University of Calgary for my Bachelor’s degree, then to the University of Alberta for my Master’s degree.

Kelsey: What did you take in university?

Murray: I received a Bachelors in Kinesiology, then a Master’s in Physical Therapy.

Kelsey: Where do you currently work?

Murray: I work as a physiotherapist at Leading Edge in Edmonton.

Kelsey: What do you do for your job?

Murray: I help patients recover from various injuries (from pickleball to motor vehicle collision injuries) and get back to their normal swing of things! I also work as a liaison between a group of surgeons and their patients’ physiotherapists, to ensure the patients are getting the best comprehensive care.

Kelsey: What are your hours?

Murray: I work in the clinic from Monday to Friday, with a mix of morning hours and evening hours. Then there is time outside of then, where I chart on every patient interaction and plenty of reports as well.

Kelsey: What other jobs did you have?

Murray: I’ve had a few fun jobs over the years – my first job was delivering papers for the Camrose Booster, then at Wendy’s restaurant, Duggan Dental as a “Sanitizing Technician”, taking care of the swans and trails for the City of Camrose, and even working with the summer camp at CAFCL!

Kelsey: Tell us a bit about your family and what you do in your spare time.

Murray: I have somehow tricked Melanie into being with me for 19 years, and we have a set of 7-year-old twins. Most of my time outside of work is playing Lego, drawing, reading, and going on adventures with my kids and Mel, and various house projects that keep piling up. Most recently, I’ve been learning how to take care of our new dog, Bob.