2023

Jon Montgomery’s life has been a whirlwind since his Olympic win in skeleton, his big-time podium moment to get the gold medal, and his now-famous victory walk through Whistler Village.

But he’s about more than just the frosty, golden beer that gave him instant folk-hero status with so many people from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

From an appearance on Oprah, to the overwhelming homecoming in Russell, Manitoba and a presentation at the JUNO Awards — where he auctioned off teen-idol Justin Bieber’s cell number on the streets of St. John’s — Jon has been sharing his Olympic success and national pride with as many Canadians as possible.

Today, as the host of The Amazing Race Canada, he’s been across the country and all over the world sharing his insights on what makes Canada great on the top television show in the country.

In 2016, Jon added another first to his growing resume as the co-host of the JUNO Awards with eight-time recipient Jann Arden.

And, the hard work of hosting The Amazing Race Canada paid off when he received the 2016 & 2020 Canadian Screen Award for Best Host of a Reality TV Series.

It might just be time for another celebratory beer walk.

Jon embraces any opportunity to engage with live and virtual audiences, auctioneering something sentimental for your charity or inspiring your attendees with a parade-of-stories, chronicling a young mans journey from the flatlands of the prairies to the top of the Olympic podium – reminding us all that it’s alright to be proudly Canadian and celebrate the good times along the way!

Lana Shaw has an MSc in agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan. She is has been the Research Manager at the South East Research Farm for 10 years and has worked in agronomy in Saskatchewan for 20 years. Lana connects experienced intercropping farmers and researchers through an informal network. She has conducted intercropping and cover cropping trials and events since 2013 through the South East Research Farm.

David Kaminski, Field Crop Pathologist, Manitoba Agriculture @MBGovAg

David Kaminski is a Field Crop Pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture. He works on pest management in the crops grown in Manitoba and across the Prairie Region. David concerns himself with agronomic practices as they apply to crop protection. His career spans plant disease extension, diagnostics and general agronomy since 1989.

Lionel Kaskiw, Crop Production Extension Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture @MBGovAg

Grew up on family farm near Rossburn Manitoba and continue to operate the farm. Attend University of Manitoba and Graduated with a Degree in Plant Science.. Worked with Farm Credit Canada after graduation and then took a job with Manitoba Agriculture. Have worked with Mb Agriculture in SW Manitoba for 25 plus years in several positions from Ag Rep to Crops Specialist to Crops Extension Specialist. Currently working out of the Minnedosa Mb Ag Office.

Big Daddy Tazz is celebrating his 33rd year of bringing clean uproarious laughter, inspiration and motivation to audiences world wide. His performances have put him on stage both under the bright lights of Vegas and on a flat bed lit by the headlights of farm trucks in small town Canada. He once shattered the record for the longest stand up comedy show at 8 1/2 hours, which his dad called almost a full day of work.

Matt Bolley, Partner & Business Advisor, MNP @MNP_Ag

Matt Bolley, CPA, CA, is a Business Advisor and Partner with MNP’s Specialty Tax team in Brandon. Matt works closely with family farms, small- and medium-sized business owners and professionals, delivering practical solutions to help them achieve their goals. Matt helps his clients develop unique business structures to minimize taxes and help their operations run more effectively. He advises on a broad range of issues, including helping professionals transition their practice to the next generation or a third party in the most tax-efficient way possible. Matt graduated from Brandon University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in 2009. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2011 (National Honour Roll). He completed CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course in 2013.

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