2019 Staff Bios

1. My name is Julie, but my nickname at Aikens is Julie, but Grant calls me Jewels.

2. 2019 marks my 20th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am sitting in Winnipeg, planning for the next season, dreaming I was already there.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would totally be the Chef de Mission (team manager/organizer).

5. My first paying job was working in the kitchen at a senior home.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Gibson sleeping upside down on the path at Aikens while waiting for someone to pet him can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the kissing face emoji to my kids.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Narcos.

1. My name is Patrick, but my nickname at Aikens is Geriatric Patrick.

2. 2019 marks my 20th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am watching every Winnipeg Jets game of the season.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Archery.

5. My first paying job was acting.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing double at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is… Janelle, a little help here. What’s a Jumanji?

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is The Wire.

1. My name is Janelle, but my nickname at Aikens is Jans.

2. 2019 marks my 14th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a soccer-mom, a taekwondo-mom, a dance-mom... basically a chauffeur.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in diving.

5. My first paying job was babysitting and washing dishes at a nun’s residence.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing my boys fishing at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the dancing girl in the red dress.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is The OA.

1. My name is Ben, but my nickname at Aikens is Benny.

2. 2019 marks my 8th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am at school at the University of Manitoba.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in hockey.

5. My first paying job was at a bait shop.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the Upstairs Boys at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the neutral face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Stranger Things and Brooklyn NineNine.

1. My name is Austin, but my nickname at Aikens is Stone.

2. 2019 marks my 6th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am travelling and fishing.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in rhythmic gymnastics.

5. My first paying job was campground maintenance.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the B&T beer fridge at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the fishing pole.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Brooklyn Nine Nine.

1. My name is Marco, but my nickname at Aikens is Marker.

2. 2019 marks my 5th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am studying business at the University of Manitoba.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Golf.

5. My first paying job was cleaning golf clubs.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing a trophy lake trout at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "cheers with beers" emoji.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Uncut Angling.

1. My name is Colin, but my nickname at Aikens is Coco.

2. 2019 marks my 5th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am mostly in my basement crying myself to sleep every night waiting for the summer to come.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in water-polo.

5. My first paying job was a dishwasher.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing shore-lunch and my buddy Juice at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the guy saying "I don't know".

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is The Office, Game of Thrones and Westworld.

1. My name is Sean, but my nickname at Aikens is Stache.

2. 2019 marks my 4th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am still undecided.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Hockey.

5. My first paying job was working at a golf course.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the boys on the porch at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is none.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Breaking Bad.

1. My name is Justin but my nickname at Aikens is Skip.

2. 2019 marks my 4th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am playing hockey.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic team, I would love to compete in ping pong.

5. My first paying job was at an arena canteen.

6. If I'm having a bad day, seeing Gibson at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "laughing hysterically" face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is The Office.

1. My name is Dennis, but my nickname at Aikens is Denny.

2. 2019 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am building commercial buildings around Winnipeg.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to be a lumberjack.

5. My first paying job was on a berry and honey farm.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Nick Milne on the dock at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "laughing hysterically" face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Peaky Blinders.

1. My name is Brenden, but my nickname at Aikens is B-do.

2. 2019 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am probably fishing, and endorsing my enthusiasm for beer.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in… does ice fishing count?

5. My first paying job was at Dairy Queen.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the beer fridge at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is hands down the "laughing hysterically" face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Trailer Park Boys.

1. My name is Kurt, but my nickname at Aikens is Kurtek.

2. 2019 marks my second season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am packing for Aikens.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Solo Synchronized Swimming.

5. My first paying job was a movie theatre usher.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the bartender at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "eye rolling" face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is anything with Charlie Sheen.

1. My name is Nick, but my nickname at Aikens is Milly.

2. 2019 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a university drop-out!

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Solo Synchronized Swimming.

5. My first paying job was bagging dirt for Jardins St-Leon.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Enzo at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the peach.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is “F” is for Family.

1. My name is Zacary, but my nickname at Aikens is Pablo Escobar.

2. 2019 marks my first season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am running.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in synchronized swimming.

5. My first paying job was in a factory building dolls.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Gibson and Enzo at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the eggplant.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Rupaul’s Drag Race.

1. My name is Enzo, but my nicknames at Aikens are Big E or Zo.

2. 2019 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am bow hunting or fishing.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in gymnastics… because I am so agile and light on my feet. LOL!

5. My first paying job was a paperboy.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the other Enzo, Gibson or one or all of the 5 kids (let’s throw Grant in there also!) at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is… I don’t use them.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Sopranos

1. My name is Michelle, but my nicknames at Aikens are Shelly Boots and Mich.

2. 2019 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a University student and a hockey goalie.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Woman’s Hockey.

5. My first paying job was making frozen pizzas at a butcher shop at 13.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Gibson at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the double pink hearts emoji.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Special and Shadow Hunters.

1. My name is Simone, but my nickname at Aikens is Mom.

2. 2019 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am studying law at the University of Manitoba.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in a 10K race.

5. My first paying job was a gelato scooper at Café22.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing The Head of Housekeeping (Kailee) at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "eye-roll" face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

1. My name is Kailee, but my nicknames at Aikens are Tay or Tay Tay .

2. 2019 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am at the University of Manitoba.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Stationary Cycling to High Hopes.

5. My first paying job was at Grand Prix Amusements.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing my GREAT Aikens friend coming back from GGO at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "eye-roll" face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Greys Anatomy. It’s great, plus there’s 15 (existing) seasons so you never have to stop watching it!

1. My name is Annick, but my nickname at Aikens is to be determined.

2. 2019 marks my first season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am studying to become a nurse.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in women’s hockey.

5. My first paying job was in a mini donuts trailer.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the sunset at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the yellow heart.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is 90210.

1. My name is Megan, but my nickname at Aikens has yet to be determined.

2. 2019 marks my first season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a sleep deprived university student.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Slope-style snowboarding (even though I’ve never done it!).

5. My first paying job was an umpire for U10 and U12 fastball.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the dogs at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "laughing hysterically" face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is a tie between The Office and Friends.

1. My name is Allison, but my nickname at Aikens is to be determined.

2. 2019 marks my first season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am listening to Dennis talk about Aikens and being a dental assistant.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Figure Skating.

5. My first paying job was at the St. Vital Mall in the food court.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Michelle’s baked goodies at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "blushing smiley" face or the monkey covering his eyes.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is anything on HGTV - I love reno shows!

1. My name is Lorraine but my nicknames at Aikens are Lolo to some and Mémère to others!

2. 2019 marks my 31st season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am enjoying my home and friends or travelling to warmer climates.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in downhill skiing but I don’t ski...

5. My first paying job was working as an aide in the Physio department at St. Boniface General Hospital.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the kids jumping on the trampoline at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the smily one and the one with hearts for eyes!

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is This Is Us.

1. My name is Yvan, but my nickname at Aikens is Babar.

2. 2019 marks my third season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am studying!

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in weightlifting.

5. My first paying job was a shoe shiner.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Nick Milne Outdoors at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the devil face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is the Live Aid concert series.

1. My name is Eric, but my nickname at Aikens is Rico.

2. 2019 marks my 3rd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am going to school.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in ping pong.

5. My first paying job was a canteen worker.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Gibson at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "laughing hysterically" face.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Entourage.

1. My name is Justin Chamberland, but my nicknames at Aikens are Juice and Bear Claw.

2. 2019 marks my 6th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am training to be the quickest walker in history.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in race walking.

5. My first paying job was bussing tables as quickly as possible.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Gilbert at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the rocket.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is The End of the $%##ing World.

1. My name is Tyler, but my nickname at Aikens is Ti Poo Poo.

2. 2019 marks my 2nd season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am selling girl scout cookies.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Sumo Wrestling.

5. My first paying job was at our local seniors home in St. Malo.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Gibby Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the middle finger emoji.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Dexter.

1. My name is Sam, but my nickname at Aikens is Candyman.

2. 2019 marks my 1st season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am the Bombers' and the Jets' number 1 fan.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Speed Walking.

5. My first paying job was a dishwasher in a restaurant.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing a nice trophy laker.

7. My most used emoji is the "laughing so hard I'm crying" emoji.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Game of Thrones.

1. My name is Cam, but my nickname at Aikens is undetermined.

2. 2019 marks my first season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am hunting and fishing.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Volleyball.

5. My first paying job was at my local country club.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the lake at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the thumbs up.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Uncut Angling.

1. My name is Annika, but my nickname at Aikens is Anni.

2. 2019 marks my15th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am playing my guitar

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Basketball

5. My first paying job was babysitting and filling bottles at the water station

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Gibson at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is : I don't use emojis, I use words.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is The Umbrella Academy.

1. My name is Martin, but my nickname at Aikens is Marty.

2. 2019 marks my 12th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am playing Fortnight with my friends or playing hockey.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Hockey.

5. My first paying job was picking up nails at Aikens.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Oscar and Arthur at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is “Thumbs up”.

8. A movie that I would highly recommend is The Avengers the End Game and The Hobbit.

1. My name is Natasha, but my nickname at Aikens is Shasha or Shasher.

2. 2019 marks my 10th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am playing at my friend’s house.

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in Swimming.

5. My first paying job was picking up nails at Aikens.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Gibson at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the kissing face emoji.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is 5 minute crafts on Youtube.

1. My name is Oscar, but my nicknames at Aikens are Ozzy and Oz-Man.

2. 2019 marks my 7th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am a student at École Lacerte and a taekwondo (almost) yellow belt!

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in soccer.

5. My first paying job was picking up nails and screws around the peninsula.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing the chip display in the Bait & Tackle at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the "cool guy" face with the sunglasses.

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Lego Ninjago.

1. My name is Arthur, but my nickname at Aikens is Arty.

2. 2019 marks my 5th season at Aikens.

3. In the Aikens off-season, I am living my best life… playing, eating, napping, and going to preschool!

4. If I could make it on the Canadian Olympic Team, I would love to compete in hockey.

5. My first paying job was picking up my toys… still waiting on the cheque.

6. If I’m having a bad day, seeing Papa in the boat shop at Aikens can always put a smile on my face.

7. My most used emoji is the dog (or any other animal!).

8. A binge-worthy television series that I would highly recommend is Larva on Netflix.