Dana Giesbrecht
Reporter / Host
As a bubbly, hyperactive child, Dana perfected her on-air presence at birthday parties, family picnics, school recitals, and anywhere else you’d see a parent with a video camera. Many, many years later, she fused her love of the camera and passion for writing when she was accepted into Red River College’s Creative Communications program in Winnipeg, graduating two years later with a major in broadcast journalism.
From there it was off to Kenora, Ontario in the summer of 2008, where she had the opportunity to host a nationally broadcast news and entertainment show called Points North on Shaw’s CJBN-TV. Dana learned how to do everything from rock climb to skijor (cross-country ski while harnessed to a dog… which is difficult when you’re not that graceful to start off with) to skeet shoot (believe it or not, she’s an excellent shot) while hosting the show. For 3.5 years, Dana was submerged in the Northwestern Ontario outdoor adventure culture as she worked towards her next move in television.
Today, this city girl has returned to city life, thrilled to continue her on-air career with Shaw Edmonton’s channel 10!
Angelika Gawronski
Reporter/Weekend Host
Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Angelika has always had a special love for the city of Champions. After receiving her Broadcasting diploma from NAIT, she packed up everything to head west, to Kamloops, B.C. She spent the winter of 2006 reporting, anchoring and producing at CFJC TV7 before moving back home to Edmonton, AB to begin her career with Shaw.
In 2008, Shaw TV Edmonton gave her the opportunity to not only report across the capital region, but to also anchor the city’s weekend show. Since then she's focused on everything from producing news series, to reporting, to hosting various newscasts. Her passion for story-telling stems from the vibrant people she meets on a daily basis.
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing
Favorite Book: The Da Vinci Code
Can’t Live Without: great family, great friends
What Makes Edmonton Great: the generosity of its citizens, the willingness to help others no matter what the cost
When not at work, Angelika is a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters as well as a volunteer with the Edmonton Food Bank. She also assists fundraisers like the MS Walk, and has spent a few years emceeing the National Addictions Awareness Week commercial contest. She enjoys travelling, playing volleyball and curling up with a good book.
Tim Dancy
Sports Host/Reporter
Tim’s TV, radio and print career spans four decades in sports and news with a variety of broadcast and cable companies. One of the Edmonton sports fraternities senior members; past highlights include several years as play by play voice of the Edmonton Oilers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Edmonton Trappers and Crackercats baseball, junior hockey and football, and university hockey, football, and basketball. Tim has also hosted and produced daily sports features and various programs since 1974, a role he continues today for Shaw TV Edmonton and the Shaw network. He was born in Elk Point, Alberta, grew up in Edmonton, and bounced around the west before settling in Edmonton in the late 70’s. Tim’s favorite off- work activities include watching most pro and high level amateur sports, playing golf, cycling, playing guitar, harmonica, and learning piano. He also enjoys spending time in the mountains and being with family.
Jordan Greenly
Sports Reporter
Jordan Greenly has been a sports fan all of his life, playing as many sports as he could and following the ones he couldn’t. He was born and raised in Edmonton and all through school realized he couldn’t give up this passion for sports so decided to join the radio and television program at NAIT. After graduating from the radio side with honors, he decided to change things up by joining the television side for his practicum.
He joined Shaw TV sports in the spring of 2009 and has enjoyed covering a wide variety of amateur and professional sports in Edmonton and the surrounding area. When not checking in with local sports, he is playing, watching or coaching them.
Favorite Movie: Cool Runnings
Favorite Book: The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons
Can’t Live Without: The Internet
What Makes Edmonton Great: The number of leagues organizations and teams in so many different sports throughout the year here, there’s never a point where nothing is going on. It makes the freezing winters and the always too short summers bearable.
Carly Kincaid
Entertainment Reporter
Carly Kincaid grew up all over Western Canada, spending her formative years in Calgary. She received her Broadcasting diploma from Mount Royal College and then worked in radio in Alberta and British Columbia. With her sights on a challenge, after several years in radio, Carly began her tv career and joined the team at Shaw TV as Entertainment Reporter. She enjoys every aspect of it, as well as the fact that no two days are ever the same.
Favorite Movie: American President
Favorite Book: There are too many to name, but if it has romance and mystery, it could become a favourite
Can’t Live Without: Her Blackberry
What Makes Edmonton Great: The amazing theatre community and festivals
When not at work, Carly likes spending time with her family and friends.
Kimberly Wynn
Weekend Host / Reporter
Kimberly has always had a passion for journalism ever since she was six years old. After carrying a fake “Barbie” microphone for 15 years, she finally got into the Broadcast News program at SAIT where she spent two years chasing ambulances. She found her niche for breaking news during her internship at 630 CHED in Edmonton and at Global News Lethbridge. After graduating, Kimberly immediately snatched up an anchor position at CHED, but her love for television never faded. Today, Kimberly enjoys being in the community and telling local stories that affect Edmontonians all year-round. In her spare time, she loves baking desserts and spending time with family and friends.
Tammy Karatchuk
Reporter
Born in the small town of Arborg, Man., Tammy Karatchuk moved to Winnipeg to pursue a career in law. When she realized it wasn’t like Street Legal, Tammy began the next chapter of her life: singing and acting. She travelled around Manitoba performing and competing. Tammy used to be one of the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club anthem singers. She was an extra in several movies, including What if God were The Sun and The Assassination of Jesse James. Tammy was the photo double for “Clara” in Less than Kind. Tammy’s always had a keen interest in politics, health and world issues. Her interest in politics stems back to high school when she ran for everything from class president to secretary to school president. She’s covered two elections, including the 2011 Federal Election. She was a videojournalist for the 2010 Council of the Federation. Tammy graduated with a major in journalism from the Creative Communications program at Red River College in Winnipeg. Shaw TV Edmonton has given Tammy the opportunity report on entertainment, current events and do sport profiles. Favorite Movie: Ice Castles; Capote Favorite Book: Alias Grace – Margaret Atwood; The Dionne Years – Pierre Berton Can’t Live Without: Food – I’m always eating! What Makes Edmonton Great: The beautiful scenery, the people and the skating rink in front of City Hall! When not at work, Tammy works out, figure skates, reads, and spends time with family and friends.