Adam Berls – News Anchor @AdamBerls adam.berls@pattisonmedia.com

Born and raised in Salmon Arm, BC, Adam attended Thompson Rivers University right out of high school, to pursue a Bachelor of Journalism degree and a career in broadcast journalism, which he had decided was his chosen career path at the age of 15. He graduated from the TRU’s journalism program in April 2022. Adam has recently joined the CKPG News team and this is Adam’s first journalism job and is looking forward to starting his career in Northern B.C. and learning more about what Prince George and the North has to offer. When not at work, Adam enjoys watching the Saskatchewan Roughriders, playing curling, exercising, traveling or spending time with family and friends.

Cheryl Jahn – Reporter  Cheryl.Jahn@pattisonmedia.com

Cheryl Jahn earned her diploma at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1993 and has been working in the industry ever since. Ports of call have been Grand Forks, B.C. and Quesnel, B.C. before making the short trip north to Prince George. After a short stint at the Prince George Free Press, she joined the CKPG news team in January 2001.

Dave Branco – Video Journalist  @DaveBrancoNews   Dave.Branco@pattisonmedia.com

Dave Branco’s passion for the media began when he was fifteen years old as a volunteer. Completing broadcast school twenty eight years ago, he still enjoys telling peoples stories and experiences as a video journalist at CKPG. Daily, he shares these news stories with the community where he was born and raised.  Dave’s the father of two young children, a husband and a member of the Prince George Search and Rescue Team.

Sam Bennison –  Journalist sam.bennison@pattisonmedia.com

Sam Bennison was born and raised in Northern BC. Moving to the “Big City” from Fort St. James in 2021. A Funchaser alumni they look to bring you community stories in and around Prince George. CKPG is Sam’s first time being a reporter and is prepared for the steep learning curve ahead of them. Chronically online, Sam will be utilizing social media to bring the latest news and information directly to your phone. Fairly new to Prince George, Sam spends their spare time reading up on the historical characters of Prince George, watching mixed martial arts, and collecting vintage video games.

Tommy Osborne – Video Journalist tommy.osborne@pattisonmedia.com

Born in Chigasaki, Japan, but raised in Calgary, Tommy has always had a passion for sharing stories and engaging with the community. Previously working in Strathmore, Alberta, this is Tommy’s second stop in his media career, and he is incredibly excited to learn more about Prince George and the wonderful people that make up its community.  Outside of the office, Tommy also has a strong interest in the fine arts, as he is a classical pianist, and also enjoys art, reading, movies, and more. However, he also has a strong interest in sports, with football, basketball, and hockey often dominating the screens in his home

Jaeden Demelo – Video Journalist Jaeden.Demelo@pattisonmedia.com

Jaeden Demelo was born in Kitimat, BC but moved around in his childhood to Saskatoon, SK and Rossland, BC before attending high school on Vancouver Island in Sooke, BC. He studied at the College of Sports Media in Toronto, following a 6 month stay in Northern Spain as a volunteer English teacher. Jaeden joined the CKPG News Team straight out of post-secondary school and is excited to get to know more about Prince George and the community. He has a strong passion for storytelling, sports, exercise, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

Greg Fry – News Director  @GFry_CKPG  Greg.Fry@pattisonmedia.com

Greg Fry was raised in South Surrey B.C. and is a graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast Journalism program and of SFU where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and history (double major). During his career he’s made stops in Williams Lake, Kamloops, Victoria, Vancouver and Prince George. He even managed to squeeze in over five years in South Korea where he taught ESL and started a family. Greg worked for new media pioneers 250 News before he was hired as a digital journalist with CFJC in Kamloops. About a year later he was promoted to the news director’s role in Prince George. In his spare time, Greg likes to watch sports, read and listen to music.

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