| Ron James is Golden West Radio's classical music host on Evening Concert, Gems of Melody, Sunday Pops Concert, and Classics Till Dawn. Now semi-retired after some 30 years in the radio industry, Ron is anticipating extra time with his grand-children, and pursuing other personal interests. |
| Clint Klassen joined Golden West Radio in 1999. His computer-savvy is suited to the detail-reliant Scott Studios on-air system. Clint and wife Jenn have set up their household nearby, and are enjoying their new roles as parents. |
 | Samantha Schwartz is the voice of CFAM’s “Senior High Five,” a radio billboard for local high school events airing during the weekday morning show. You also hear her friendly voice on Sunday and Monday evenings. During the summer she also hosts Saturday afternoons. For a sixteen-year-old who loves to shop, a car probably figures into her near future. Sam became a high shool graduate in June. |
 | Kara Funk in one of our evening hosts on CFAM. Heading into her senior high school years, university and a career as a translator are part of her future plans. This Carrie Underwood fan is a multi-faceted music lover -- she enjoys playing guitar, piano and singing. Other pursuits include soccer, swimming and rock climbing. Someday Kara hopes to travel the world. |
| Born and raised in Steinbach, Lawn & Garden Journal host Duayne Friesen got involved in the greenhouse business when his parents started a small greenhouse operation as a hobby. Dwayne graduated from the University of Guelph with a diploma in Horticulture in 1989. Today he's the General Manager of Lacoste Greenhouse and Garden Centre on the St. Mary’s Road, one of the largest and oldest garden centers in Winnipeg. Since 1998 he has loved the thrill of doing live radio and talking about his favorite subject. Dwayne and his wife Bev have two children. |
| Saturday morning host Eva Heide joined Golden West 14 years ago. After spending the first number of years in Winkler, Eva relocated to the Altona area in 1999. Having recently traded in "idle days" for motherhood, she vaguely remembers the joy of gardening, meeting friends over a cup of coffee, and afternoons browsing antique shops - all past times she looks forward to enjoying again. For now, you may find Eva at "mom's morning out" or reliving her childhood – baby in tow -- at the park. |
| Harold Giesbrecht’s passion for southern gospel music has helped make Heart Of The South become an AM 1250 listener favorite on Saturday evenings. Harold’s pursuit of a radio career led him from his home town of Pilot Mound to the in-house station at Red River College in Winnipeg and a stint at two mission-based stations in Alaska. He landed at Golden West Radio in 1998. Harold also has a heart for traveling to southern beaches in winter, gospel music festivals, and people. |
| Since joining the Golden West newsroom in 2003, Kelvin Heppner has covered local news, sports, and agriculture. Currently he anchors weekend newscasts, and hosts Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Staying true to his farming background, Kelvin is pursuing a degree in agribusiness at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agriculture. Kelvin also has a love for sport – baseball and hockey (go Leafs!!) in particular. His summer usually revolves around playing ball for the Altona Bisons. Although last year Kelvin made time to run the full Manitoba Marathon. This year, Kelvin plans on squeezing in the half-marathon. Between ball games perhaps? |
