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Mike Blanchard
A native Calgarian, Mike got his start in radio in 1989 at CJXX in Grande Prairie. Prior to his debut in Grande Prairie, Mike's radio career was momentarily sidetracked - he originally planned to pursue Radio Arts at SAIT, but his application was rejected! While pursuing a Communications degree at the University of Calgary, a respected professor encouraged him to pursue his radio dream. Mike realized radio was his destiny when he "didn't get a real job after leaving university".
Year joined CHQR: 1995. Before becoming the host of Calgary Today, Mike spent several years in the CHQR Newsroom.
Mike cites "It's a Wonderful Life" as one of his favorite films of all time - it reminds him that "sometimes we overlook what's right in front of us". It's not easy for Mike to ignore his immediate family - most of them reside in Calgary.
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Wayne Nelson
A native Calgarian, Wayne began his broadcasting career in Peace River as a midnight DJ. He thinks he was 'promoted' to evenings because he was unable to stay awake overnight. From there it was mid-mornings & music director before a move to Red Deer to begin his news career. After returning home to Calgary, he garnered several major news awards while working at different stations, noting that great team-work is both enjoyable, and key to any success. Wayne credits his former high school English teacher, Louis Hobson, now with the Calgary Sun, as a major influence on his career.
Wayne & Laurel, his wife of almost 30 years recently became new grandparents, but he says their family also includes 5 Eurasier dogs.
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Mark Stephen
Mark Stephen is the play-by-play voice of the Calgary Stampeders and the co-host of CHQR Sports Talk. Mark has been with the station since 1992. He is a native Calgarian and is well-connected with all of Calgary's sports leaders.
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Paul Dunphy
Global Calgary's Paul Dunphy forecasts on Calgary Today weekday afternoons on CHQR Radio. Paul is endorsed by the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS).
http://www.globaltv.com/
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