Tell us about your personal background.
I was born in a cement town called Nigercem, in a region formerly known as Biafra in present day Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It was pleasant growing up in Nigercem: the environment was tightly connected like a family where everybody knows everybody. The factory was mainly run by engineers and hosts of other technical staff I admired as a kid. My kindergarten, primary, and secondary education were completed at Nigercem before I moved to a different city (Awka) for my undergraduate education.
Why did you choose engineering, and what led you to your area of specialty?
Growing up, I had interests in both engineering and medicine. However, I was surrounded by engineers of different disciplines and specialties, and I enjoyed calculable sciences such as mathematics and physics more than biology and chemistry. With the scenes and sights of heavy equipment and machinery around me and how they were used to change the landscape, my interests were narrowed down to the engineering that shapeS the built environment: that’s how I decided to go for civil engineering.
Where and when did you study? Any strong memories or turning points you recall from that time?
I graduated in 2006 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria where I studied civil engineering. I also completed a master’s degree from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom in 2011 and a Ph.D. from Carleton University in Ottawa in 2021.
Every bit of this journey was a strong, unique memory. From statics to dynamics, Euler-Bernoulli beam to Timoshenko beam theories, Euler momentum to Bernoulli equations, Airy wave to stream function, from rotary steel drum to AMIR asphalt compactions and various paving trials — all were strong memories to recall.
What are some of the most interesting, rewarding, or challenging projects you have worked on?
The most interesting, rewarding and challenging project that I have been part of is the Abakaliki-Offerekpe road project. This was a 42-km road project with six bridges and 45 culverts linking agrarian communities along the corridor to Ebonyi River between Ebonyi and Cross-River States. I was the resident engineer for this project, supervising and experiencing different aspects of civil engineering: piling, integrity testing, embankment, retaining walls, paving and various field and laboratory tests. It was all challenging and rewarding at the same time.
What have you appreciated most about your work as an engineer?
I appreciate most how the natural environment is shaped by the works I am part of and how these works help communities live better
Please share a few words about your time on the APEGS council.
It has been remarkable. It has afforded me the opportunity to get to know a few places and to work with amazing people in different aspects of engineering and geoscience pushing boundaries in engineering self-regulation in Saskatchewan
Would you recommend council service to other APEGS members?
Of course. Members should find time to shape the organization that they are part of. There are many ways and opportunities through which this can be achieved. Members are encouraged to be the change they want to see at APEGS
What activities or interests do you enjoy outside of work?
I enjoy news, current affairs, history and politics.
Tell us about your personal background. 
I was born in a small town in the pristine hill district of Nainital in India. Ours was a joint family of my father and uncle with eight children under one grand roof in a 12-bedroom home. Our family business was a machine shop and an agriculture machinery manufacturer. Our whole town lives like a family and I’m proud of my upbringing: full of fun, cheer, and cultural and literary activities. A popular saying of that time was, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” I still start my day early.
Why did you choose engineering and what is your area of specialty?
In high school I had to choose between medical school or engineering school. I was interested in both, but that was not possible, so I picked chemical, biochemical, and food engineering to stay connected with human health. My family background and our regular interaction with engineering professors at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology was my major reason for choosing engineering.
I finished my bachelor’s degree from the Kanpur university in 1991 and master’s degree from GB Pant university in 1993. In 1997, I did my master’s in business management and systems analysis from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi.
What are some of the most interesting, rewarding, and/or challenging experiences/jobs/roles you have had?
My career is full of interesting assignments, rewards, and challenging experiences.
I started in the pulp and paper industry, developing large scale pulp and paper from bagasse and other agriculture wastes. Within a few years, I immigrated to Toronto and joined the automotive sector. From there I moved into potash mining in Saskatchewan and became a federal public servant, serving as an industry advisor. My work at various underground potash mine sites in North America was the most memorable experience that I enjoyed with my wife and kids.
For the past 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to give back to my profession as a member of the federal public service with the National Research Council of Canada and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada.
What achievements or projects are you most proud of?
Launching top rated vehicles for Ford, Chrysler, and GM, upgrading aging potash mines and mills with advanced technologies, and contributing to the development of Regional Innovation Ecosystems in the Prairie provinces are some of the projects I’m most proud of. Fellowships with the American Society for Quality (2017) and Engineers Canada (2024) were the highest awards from my peers.
Any mentors or role models you’d like to tell us about?
My father and uncle imparted the wisdom of facing challenges and staying happy in all conditions and environments. I’ve learned that change is the most important aspect of human life, and we can enjoy it most if we are always ready for change.
What activities or interests do you enjoy outside of your profession?
I enjoy travelling, music, and watching sports, documentaries, and comedies. I also enjoy healthy food and socializing with friends.
Tell us about your personal background.
I grew up in South Regina going to Ecole Massey School, then Campbell Collegiate. I am married with two young kids who keep us very busy with activities. Regina has been my home for nearly 25 years.
Why did you choose engineering, and what is your area of specialty?
At first I chose engineering for the same reason many were choosing it at the time (and probably still do). I was good at math and science! I quickly learned there was much more depth and diversity to a career in engineering. I studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan from 2004 to 2008.
Prior to Regina’s recent municipal election, what were some of your most interesting, rewarding, and challenging professional experiences?
I started off my career after school in a very technical but diverse role, working on hydraulic and electrohydraulic designs at Applied Industrial Technologies. It was a small company, and I had to wear a number of hats. Sales, procurement, drafting, design, installation, and commissioning often all fell within my responsibility. This was challenging, especially just coming out of school. However, I gained an incredible amount of experience in a short amount of time.
When I moved to SaskEnergy, it was in a very different role, and I realized the benefits of wearing those many hats, as I was primarily focused on project management. Over time, I realized I wanted to lean more into leadership responsibilities and ended up managing different teams, each with their own challenges. I enjoyed the technical work but, as I grew in my career, I found the dynamics and challenges of leading a team fascinating and rewarding.
How does your engineering training and experience support your new role as Regina’s mayor?
I believe my engineering experience gives me a unique lens to analyze challenges and issues. Much of my background and experience is in construction, operations, and critical infrastructure. This is a benefit when trying to understand the work happening in the city, as there are many similarities.
How are your family, friends, and colleagues responding to your new celebrity status?
My friends and family have been extremely supportive and keep me grounded.
What activities or interests do you enjoy outside of work?
I like to stay active with running and going to the gym, and I like to play rec hockey when I can find the time. I also like to unwind with some more technical hobbies such as 3D printing and a little bit of PC gaming. I am also a big Formula One and Edmonton Oilers fan.
Any words of advice for the young and emerging engineers out there?
I would say, pay attention to how your interests grow and change. It’s okay to pivot and find what makes you happy. Engineering is a great career: it offers an incredible amount of opportunity to find a career that is fulfilling and meaningful to you.
Tell us about your personal background.
I was born in Winnipeg, Man., into a family well known for politics, business and contributions to the arts. My grandfather and my uncle were mayors of Winnipeg. But politics and business weren’t my first love growing up; science and nature were.
What drew you to geology as a career?
I got most of my joy in childhood exploring nature. In Grade 3, one girl brought some rocks for the science fair. Her dad was a geologist. He had these beautiful specimens. I looked at those rocks and said, “I gotta have something like that.” I was fixated on them. “They were samples of massive sulphides from the Coppermine River area.” When I was about 13, there was a major iron ore discovery on Baffin Island (the Baffinland Iron Mine in currentday Nunavut). They showed it on the news. Sixty six per cent iron right out of the rocks. “I want to go there,” I told my mother. “Then you have to study hard,” she said. My dad went into engineering, but I was focused on the rocks and the love of making new discoveries. I decided then that I wanted to work on the exploration side. In 2010, I got to work there for one season as a senior geologist with a great bunch of professionals.
You’ve travelled all over the world doing exploration and survey work. Tell us some of your most memorable experiences.
In 1996, I took a job doing survey work in Mongolia. I had to survey the lines on a grid that was 18 kilometres by 10 kilometres – basically, the size of metropolitan Toronto laid out in the desert. We were there for seven months. The local diet was mutton: mutton fat, mutton soup, mutton everything. Sometimes we got lucky and might have goat. Goats are OK if they’re barbecued, but it can be a little bit chewy if you wind up with some of the fur still on the meat. One time when I was staying in a hotel in the Gobi Desert, I cut my leg open on a spring sticking out of the mattress. Somebody’s got a picture of me getting patched up in a clinic in the middle of the Gobi Desert. I’ve seen every possible climate you can imagine in every possible weather. And when you’re in the field, the number one thing you have to do is be aware of what can hurt you and kill you. Get your shots, take your malaria medication. I learned to listen to the locals. They’re not telling stories; they’re telling you the truth, what you have to watch out for.
Any mentors or role models you’d like to tell us about?
Jack Mollard, the founder of Regina based engineering, geoscience and environmental consulting agency JD Mollard and Associates, was a big factor in my life. Jack went out of his way to help me find work. When he didn’t have anything for me, he bent over backwards to make sure I got work somewhere. He was marvelously generous. He was that way all of his life. There was a fellow in Toronto named Laurie Curtis who encouraged me to start working overseas. “Everybody wants to stay in Canada, close to mom and dad. But if you’ve got overseas work on your resume, you’ll be remembered and recognized. It’s challenging work, sometimes life changing,” he said.
Why did you choose engineering? 
Growing up, I always enjoyed taking things apart and figuring out how they work. That included everything from computers to remote-controlled cars to snowmobiles. As I got older, that turned into buying broken vehicles and fixing them up to get them running again, which sparked my passion for engineering. Numbers and math came easy to me in school.
Where and when did you study engineering, and how would you describe your experience?
I enrolled in the University of Regina’s Environmental Systems Engineering program in 2012. I chose environmental systems because I was outdoorsy and figured that program would help me find a career that merged those together. I had the chance to go on co-op work terms with various employers, which opened my eyes to all the career opportunities available after graduation. My experience at the U of R was overwhelmingly positive.
What are some of the most interesting, rewarding, or challenging experiences you have had as an engineer?
After graduating, one of my previous co-op work terms led to a full-time position at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways. I worked in traffic monitoring, traffic engineering and safety, and highway design delivery.
I currently work as a Senior Engineer with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), where I manage the delivery of funding for infrastructure projects such as roads, water and sewer lines, schools, offices, and community buildings.
Working with and supporting Saskatchewan First Nation communities on their major capital projects has helped me understand the importance of reconciliation in Canada. The spirit of reconciliation is in learning how the events of the past affect the present and knowing that changes are necessary to improve the lives of all Canadians.
What have you appreciated about your career opportunities and experiences?
I have worked for the public service since the beginning of my career and always found it rewarding to help solve the problems of the public, no matter how small or how big. I’m grateful to have been in positions that allowed me to work and meet people from all over the province. I enjoy that each day brings up new challenges that need to be solved and that each week is different from the last.
Any mentors or role models you’d like to tell us about? What insight or wisdom did they impart?
I have been incredibly lucky to have many supportive mentors at work. They have not only provided technical guidance but have helped me develop my personal skills in order to provide better service. One of the best pieces of advice I have received was to remember to step back and listen to whoever you are talking with. If people are heard and acknowledged, they are typically more receptive to what you have to say in return.
What activities or interests do you enjoy outside of work?
I live north of Regina on an acreage with my fiancée and our many animals. We have a small flock of ducks, geese, sheep, horses, cats, and dogs. When we’re not busy with our animals, we spend as much time outside as possible — gardening, hiking, camping, and enjoying the best Saskatchewan has to offer.
Anything else you’d like to add?
I consider myself incredibly lucky to find a career that offers so many challenges yet is so rewarding. I’m looking forward to what the future brings and would happily encourage any young person to consider a career in engineering.
Please tell us about yourself!
I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. I currently serve as Professor and Head of the Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, and have roughly 10 years of experience as a consulting engineer.
Why did you choose engineering, and what is your area of specialty?
In high school, I wanted to be a musician. Ironically, though, I wasn’t then interested in teaching, and I didn’t otherwise like the potential lifestyle. I therefore pursued Pure and Applied Science, a math and physics major, in CEGEP. I still play the saxophone in the Saskatoon Concert Band.
I’m a structural engineer focusing on structural evaluation, especially related to the bond between concrete and historical types of reinforcing bars, and experimental mechanics and behaviour related to reinforced concrete and masonry structures. Essentially, we build and break large objects and then try to figure out why they failed the way they did.
Where and when did you study engineering, and how would you describe your experience?
I earned my bachelor’s degree in applied science from the University of Waterloo, my M.Sc. in Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin, and my Ph.D. in Engineering Science from the University of Western Ontario.
I received great support and encouragement from my professors at all three universities, not to mention the experience gained during my co-operative work terms while at the University of Waterloo.
I worked for a small company in Montreal –Gascon Vigneault Dumais Experts-Conseils — for three consecutive work terms. Both principals in the company had advanced degrees from universities outside of Canada, and they encouraged me to pursue my master’s degree and consider universities outside of Canada.
What are some of the most interesting, rewarding, and challenging roles you have held as an engineer?
My experience as a consulting engineer came between finishing my M.Sc. and starting my Ph.D., and for my first project I was on the internal design review team for the Confederation Bridge. It was a rather overwhelmingly large project to get started on, but so great to be a part of.
Now, as a professor, I enjoy working with my graduate and undergraduate students in the lab. It takes months on end to design our experimental specimens, weeks to build, 28 days to cure, and then about 30 minutes to test to destruction!
You’re more than a year into your term on the American Concrete Institute’s Technical Activities Committee – a role in which few Canadians have served. Any new insights or observations you’d like to share?
It’s amazing to see the knowledge and time ACI’s volunteers invest in preparing convention sessions and technical documents such as codes, specifications, and reports. I’ve learned so much from other members of the Technical Activities Committee.
I’m also really excited to be serving as an ACI sub-committee chair for the ACI562 Code and Commentary (Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures). We’re just wrapping up our work on the 2024 code edition, and I was the primary author for a new chapter related to the detailing and condition of reinforcement details for structural evaluation and repair design. We’re expecting the code to be published before the end of the year. I was thrilled for the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to this committee’s work.
Please tell us about yourself!
I’m descended from settlers and grew up on a grain farm in rural southwest Saskatchewan. I’m the oldest of two children and was one of 11 students to graduate from high school in Hazlet. I studied calculus via satellite out of Regina so that I would have the prerequisites to apply for engineering. I met my future husband, Steve, in first-year engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. We are now both professional mechanical engineers and live in Saskatoon with our two daughters, aged 12 and 14. Our girls love to play soccer and seem to have a knack for math and science like their parents.
Why did you choose engineering, and what is your area of specialty?
I loved reading, math, and science from a young age. I first learned about the engineering profession when attending a career fair in Swift Current in Grade 11. I chose mechanical engineering, as I thought it would help get me a job in any industry. I ended up specializing in project and portfolio management later in my career.
Where and when did you study engineering, and how would you describe your experience?
I convocated with distinction from mechanical engineering in 2005 from the University of Saskatchewan. While I had a lot of fun during my undergraduate degree, I also worked hard at my studies and completed an eight-month internship at Fording River Coal in the Elk Valley in southeastern British Columbia. I pursued an internship because, after three years of post-secondary education, I didn’t feel I understood what engineers actually did.
What are some of the most interesting, rewarding, and challenging roles you have held as an engineer?
I spent the first 13 years of my career working in the mining industry in BC and Saskatchewan. I was able to visit many mine and manufacturing sites across North America, China, and Australia. One of the most rewarding jobs I had was leading the Capital and Maintenance Engineering team at Mosaic Colonsay. This was particularly rewarding, as I led the team I had been a part of for five years. I carpooled to the mine site with many different people over my time at Mosaic Colonsay and developed many long-lasting friendships. The most challenging part of my role as an engineer was being judged first by my gender, not by technical or leadership skills. I was often the only woman in the room and the only woman at the leadership table.
You also work as a diversity and inclusion research consultant and facilitator and have been recognized by Engineers Canada for your efforts in this area. From your perspective, where do equity, diversity, and inclusion intersect with engineering?
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is important for engineering because we need diverse ideas to solve complex problems like climate change and the energy transition. In solving complex problems, engineers also need to make sure to consider the traditional lands on which they work and live and the diverse populations they serve, and ensure that solutions they develop are equitable and accessible to end users.
My privilege as a straight, able-bodied, white, cis-gendered woman and professional engineer means I can be an ally for Indigenous people, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and 2SGLTBQIA+ people, so perhaps they feel like they are valued for their leadership and technical skills.
Any mentors or role models you’d like to tell us about? What insight or wisdom did they impart?
I have had amazing mentors and allies throughout my career. My biggest ally has always been my husband, Steve Huntley, P.Eng. An important mentor for me during my time at Mosaic Colonsay was Arlen Rosa, P. Eng. He had a knack for teaching his mentees to figure out the answer, rather than just telling them the answer. I did not have many women role models in the first 13 years of my career in mining, but through my graduate studies and my involvement as a board member with Women in Mining and Women in Nuclear Saskatchewan, I have met numerous highly qualified people of all genders who are role models, advocates, and mentors for myself and others. They’ve demonstrated the importance of embracing one’s identity alongside your technical and leadership skills.
What activities or interests do you enjoy outside of work?
I enjoy gardening, paddleboarding, playing hockey, watching my kids’ sports, and travelling. My family and I toured through England and Scotland this summer to celebrate the completion of my Ph.D. and my husband’s MBA.
What is your personal background?
I grew up in Regina’s north central neighbourhood, attending Kitchener School and Scott Collegiate. We learned that making-do was not only a necessity but could also be an art form. My first car was a 1960 Pontiac that, owing to salvage parts, was labelled Strato Chief on the right front fender, Laurentian on the left front fender, and Parisienne on the trunk.
Why did you choose engineering, and what is your area of specialty?
I was always good at objective subjects such as math and physics. I loved my exposure to drafting in Grade 8 and I enrolled in every drafting class available as an option throughout high school (Thank you, Mr. Bergen). Also, my older brother graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in electrical engineering when I was still in high school, so I received some good career counselling from him.
My work term experience helped me realize that I was best suited to mechanical engineering, especially in heat transfer applications in the oil and gas industry.
Where and when did you study engineering and how would you describe your experience?
I started at the University of Regina, not only because of the economics of living at home, but also because the co-op program would help me finance my education. I quickly learned that the true value of the co-op program was the exposure to hard-working people in the industry and their knowledge gained from experience. I later learned that a tertiary value of the co-op program was writing those dreaded technical work-term reports, which I credit to developing my skills in report-writing.
I transferred to the University of Saskatchewan for my third year. My support group was (and still is) the tight-knit group of students with whom I had been in the co-op program.
What are some of the most rewarding or challenging roles you have held as an engineer?
My first job was for SaskPower, supervising construction projects for the Poplar River Power Station. Although it was a rewarding experience to work on this mega project, I realized that a mechanical engineer working for the electrical utility in Saskatchewan would spend too much time choking on coal dust, so I looked to find a way into the gas side of SaskPower.
My opening came when a new department, created to serve natural gas to rural Saskatchewan, posted an opportunity for a Project Scheduler. I transitioned the position to Project Engineer and participated in the company’s standards development respecting its introduction to polyethylene gas piping, 60,000 kms of which were installed under this 10-year program.
My position as Marketing Engineer within SaskEnergy included the opportunity to mentor a dozen students who produced over two dozen industrial market intelligence reports. My primary focus, though, was to be SaskEnergy’s expert in natural gas vehicles (NGV). The best NGV marketing success stories in Saskatchewan have been ice resurfacers (such as Zamboni’s), many of which are still in service today.
My career culminated in the last 15 years as Senior Engineer, Gas Codes and Standards for SaskPower/TSASK. I embraced my membership on multiple CSA committees responsible for national gas codes and their adoption in Saskatchewan, keeping pace with rapidly developing fuels and technologies.
Any mentors or role models you’d like to tell us about?
I have three, all now deceased. Gerry Mengering, P. Eng., was a gas distribution engineer with SaskPower and SaskEnergy. Gerry taught me to seek customer-focused design solutions, even though we were working for a crown utility having a monopoly market position. Gord Williams, P.Eng., a Chief Gas Inspector with SaskPower, taught me to seek industry-focused, collaborative solutions to code compliance, rather than force regulatory requirements on an uncooperative industry. Finally, Phil Holloway, P. Eng., taught me that it was time for me to give back to APEGS as his replacement on the Experience Review Committee, which I chaired during implementation of the on-line reporting system.
What activities or interests do you enjoy outside of work?
(My wife) Bev and I have embraced photography as an activity that we can enjoy at a leisurely pace under the moniker “One of a Hird!”
The CSA Group, in selecting you for an Award of Merit, has recognized your “exceptional dedication, leadership, and outstanding commitment to the development of standards for fuels and transportation.” Can you tell us what this award means to you, personally and professionally?
Knowing the time and effort that goes into the CSA award nomination process, this award signifies to me that my colleagues and peers have truly valued my unbiased efforts in the interest of public safety.
We are thrilled to introduce the new President of APEGS, Erin Moss Tressel, P.Eng., P.Geo., FEC, FGC!
Erin holds a B.Sc. in Geological Engineering and M.Eng., both from University of Saskatchewan. She has worked in the Saskatchewan consulting industry for 20 years specializing in the mining, geotechnical, and environmental fields.
Erin has served on the council for the past five years and has been a volunteer in a variety of areas for more than 11 years. Additional volunteer work includes serving as the chair of the CIM Saskatoon branch and providing numerous guest lectures at the elementary and post-secondary levels on mining and geology-related topics.
Please join us in welcoming Erin Moss Tressel as our new president!
What is your personal background (hometown, schools, family, etc.)?
I grew up on a farm outside of Kenaston, SK with my three older siblings. I attended Kenaston School from kindergarten to grade 12, graduating in 2006. I like to joke I spent the majority of my time outside and only came in to sleep and eat, exploring the many acres around me.
Why did you choose geoscience and what is your area of specialty?
I have many memories as a young kid cracking open rocks on an old anvil we had in the shop. It was a running joke in the family that I would one day be a geologist. I ended up taking an elective geology class in high school and was hooked! In the beginning, I knew I wanted my career to take me to remote places and explore a lot of untouched areas within hard rock exploration.
Where and when did you study geoscience/get your degree and how would you describe your experience?
I attended the University of Saskatchewan from 2006 to 2010 with the set goal of getting my geology degree. I had spent the summer working for USask crop science and was intrigued by the idea of a career in agronomy, however, I stuck with geology. I had a great experience at USask and the programs were still relatively small. I learnt a lot, had a lot of fun, and made some great memories.
What jobs/roles have you held as a geoscientist?
I worked for APEX Geoscience Ltd. during my undergrad and postgraduate as an exploration geoscientist-in-training. Working with them allowed me to see some amazing places in Canada and overseas in Australia. I returned home and worked with Golden Band Resources as a mine geoscientist-in-training in Northern Saskatchewan, this role provided valuable experience in the mining industry. I then worked as a mine geologist in the potash sector with legacy Agrium until 2021, allowing me to settle down and start a family. I recently made the switch back into the hard rock industry working for Foran Mining in 2022. I am now in a new role as an exploration environment and permitting specialist and have been enjoying the new experience of being involved with environmental work and community engagement.
What have you appreciated about your career opportunities and experiences?
The people hands down! I’ve met and stayed in touch with amazing people along the way who have helped me grow professionally and personally. I have also had the opportunity to visit and see many neat places and to spend time in nature exploring (what I would be doing in my free time if I wasn’t at work). Rotation work also allowed me to do some neat stuff on my time off, further exploring and travelling.
Who has inspired or mentored you in your career? What insight or wisdom did they impart?
That’s a tough question as so many people come to mind. Rob L’Heureux was a great mentor early in my career who taught me not only a lot of great technical information but also some of the ins and outs of the industry that I carry with me to this day. The world of exploration does have its challenges, so it was important for me to have that positive influence and foundation right from the start. I also must give a shout-out to Terry Croteau, who had a similar impact on me when it came to the mining industry and set me up for success. There were countless other folks along the way, and each one had something different to share. I appreciate the fact I had great mentors in my career.
What activities or interests do you enjoy outside of work?
I live on an acreage outside of Saskatoon with my husband and two daughters. I enjoy spending time with them going on all kinds of adventures (collecting copious amounts of insects for my oldest). I am also an avid motorcyclist and a motorcycle instructor with the Saskatchewan Safety Council, where we set people up for a safe experience in the graduated rider program.