The Making of This Edition
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Carol Christian
Carol Christian loves to write and tell people’s stories. She is a former journalist with a few awards, but no Pulitzer…yet…and loves being behind the camera catching awesome smiles and beautiful landscapes.
She is a strong believer in teamwork and helping others and lives by the Golden Rule. Always engaged with her community, Carol is a long-time volunteer who always gives back. She thoroughly enjoys the outdoors, and all the pursuits that go with it…hiking, camping, kayaking, and so on.
Michael Jesso
A Fort McMurray staple, Michael Jesso is a Renaissance man. He is an opinion-sharer, a car aficionado, a cooking show host, and a stand-up comedian. He tells it like it is, and has his finger on the pulse of what is happening at all times. He is connected, in the know, incredibly invested in the community, and has the most contagious laugh. Not to mention the most epic party pad in all of Fort McMurray.
Mike Jones
A true man about town, Mike Jones loves supporting local artists and small businesses by using his platform to promote them however he can. In his spare time, you can find Mike checking out new music, drinking craft beer or managing his fantasy football team! Mike strives to live life to its fullest and adopts a glass-half-full perspective. He is a constant promoter of all things positive in Fort McMurray and can’t wait to help share the Good News with you!
Amanda Lewis
Amanda Lewis has been working with the Wood Buffalo Regional Library for eight years. Originally her love of libraries started in her hometown of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, where she worked at their public library for several years before creating her home in Fort McMurray. You will find her walking the many beautiful trails with her daughter in tow or sharing her love of literacy with the littlest of readers.
Curtis J. Phillips
Residing in Fort McMurray since 1982, Curtis J. Phillips is a productive sports journalist in print/electronic mediums. He enjoys researching local sports history and was an Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Sports Writer from 2008 to 2019. Recognized as Canada’s Basketball Historian, he is an advocate for community volunteerism.
