I’m a storyteller at my core, and the written word is the foundation of my skillset. I’ve been generously entrusted with many fascinating stories over the years; here are a few of my favourites.
Searching for Gary Sutter
All six of his brothers played in the NHL, but the eldest Sutter sibling has walked a different path.
The Luyken legacy
For this father-daughter duo, building community through the game of basketball is a lifelong calling.
When we were invincible
Fifty years ago, the MEI boys basketball team went undefeated, won the B.C. title and captured the imagination of their community.
Cascades vs. COVID-19
In the midst of the pandemic, several UFV Cascades alumni serving on the front lines share their stories.
Picking up the pieces
Michael Funk is out of hockey because the game messed with his head. It still does.
Jasper’s journey
No one would have guessed that the gregarious, popular basketball star was struggling with his mental health.
Saying goodbye to ‘Opa’ Smeysters
Beloved equipment manager was a father figure to many at W.J. Mouat Secondary.
At home in the water
The Special Olympics has given Karen Assels an opportunity to explore her potential.
Tristan’s true grit
The high school basketball star made a courageous return to the court just five weeks after open heart surgery.
Hawks make history, win B.C. AAA crown
In 2011, a star-studded W.J. Mouat Hawks squad won the school’s first-ever senior girls basketball championship.
Goalie coach can’t be stopped by MS
Jordan Sigalet’s comeback from MS inspired many. Now, he’s building a career as a goaltending coach.
May all your cards be live
Back in 2008, I was granted entry into a poker tournament on a media credential. It went pretty, pretty, pretty well.