2026 Crew Leaders

Grande Prairie

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Leader: Taylor ┃Sub-Leader: Caitlin ┃

Senior Crew Member: Kiana

Taylor (She/Her)

Hi I’m Taylor, the JFR Crew Leader for Grande Prairie this summer! This will be my first JFR summer but I am super pumped to see what the program and GP has in store. I am an Environmental Engineering graduate from the University of Guelph, which has given me lots of cool work experience and brought me to unique places like the North Pole where I developed a deep passion for animals and Arctic research! I love hiking, camping, sewing, board games, playing sports (especially curling!), and any kind of adventure. I also love meeting new people, something this program has been fantastic for! I am looking forward to having the best summer ever with all of you :)

Hey I’m Cat! This is my first year with JFR and I am stoked for the season. A little bit about myself, I have a degree in animal biology from the U of A. My career path has been diverse, working as a marine mammal trainer, a volunteer coordinator in Madagascar, an Environmental educator in the Bahamas and a zookeeper! I love being outside and discovering things in nature. My favourite hobbies include making any sort of mess AKA crafts, backpacking and travelling. I am very excited to meet all of you and have an amazing summer!

Kiana (She/Her)

Hi! My name is Kiana. I live in Airdrie Alberta. I worked with JFR in Fox Creek two summers ago. The experience led me to continue pursuing my interest in the outdoors by completing my Emergency Rescue Technician Certification. I enjoy hiking, exploring and camping. In my free time I like to play games, watch a good movie or play sports outside. I’m excited to be back as a senior crew member this 2026 season to put my skills to the test and learn new ones. Looking forward to meeting the crew and creating new memories.

Hinton

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Leader: Donald ┃Sub-Leader: Andres ┃

Senior Crew Member: Aiden

Donald (He/Him)

My name is Donald Miller or DJ, I am your Crew Leader for Hinton this season. I am born and raised in British Columbia and have decided I want to be a prairie dog now. I am in my practicum for a bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Enforcement and hope to pursue a career in natural resource law enforcement. I am a big coffee guy 3+ cups a day and started to get into Mountain biking this season. This is my first year with the JFR program and I am thrilled to meet everyone this summer. In my free time I’m usually hiking, hunting or hanging by a fire. I am passionate about the natural world, I have a Diploma in Outdoor Recreation and Management, Diploma in Resource Management Officer alongside the bachelor's degree. I am happy to talk about anything with anyone regardless of topic, questions concern problems or nightmares, I’m here for ya! I am looking forward to learning, growing and working with all of you this summer.

I am a Colombian-Canadian, moved to Calgary in 2009 and been living there ever since. Grew up playing a variety of sports: soccer, swimming, tennis, badminton, but hockey was my top pick. I’ve been fascinated by animals and ecosystems my entire life, leading me to getting a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary, specializing in genetics and evolution. As well as working in conservation education through the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo and Calgary Wildlife. I spend my time bouldering, playing video games, and building/painting miniatures. I am looking forward to my first year with the JFR program with everyone. Here’s to a great summer full of learning and hard work, and of course, all the fun!

Aiden (He/Him)

Hey my name is Aiden, I’m the SCM for the Hinton team, I really enjoy the outdoors, hope we all can have a great summer.

Fort McMurray

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Leader: Rachel ┃Sub-Leader: Frankie ┃

Senior Crew Member: Christina

Rachel (She/Her)

Hello everyone! My name is Rachel; this is my second year as a leader with JFR. I live in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I have an undergrad degree in Outdoor Recreation, and I am now half-way through completing my Bachelor of Education to teach high school science and social science. I have been a Girl Guide for 20 years and thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. I love canoeing and wild swimming. I love travelling, I have backpacked South-East Asia and travelled across western Canada many times. I am excited to be in the Fort McMurray Forest Area this season and see more of Northern Alberta. 

Hi there, my name is Frankie, and I am the sub-leader for Fort McMurray this season! I am from Edmonton Alberta, and I am currently working on an undergrad in Environmental and Conservation Sciences at the University of Alberta. In my free time I love spending all the time outside I can and trying new things. I have also been rock climbing for over a decade. This is my third season in JFR, and I'm stoked to see what new experiences it brings. I’m super excited to meet all of you and start our adventures together!

Christina (She/Her)

Hi!!! My name is Christina and I will be the senior crew member for the Fort McMurray crew this year! I was a crew member last year in Lac La Biche, and had an amazing time meeting new people and working on cool projects. I will be attending UBCO next fall, starting my bachelor of science degree in ecology. I am passionate about learning, creating, and helping others. Some of my hobbies include running, hiking, reading, volunteering, and looking at trees. I’m super excited to be back with JFR again, and am pumped for the upcoming season! 

Calgary

Leader: Angel ┃Sub-Leader: Carmen ┃

Senior Crew Member: Madelynne

Angel (She/They)

Hello! My name is Angel, and I will be the Calgary JFR leader this season! This is my fourth season with Alberta Forestry and Parks, but my first season as a JFR leader. I grew up in Saskatoon, SK but now live in British Columbia on Vancouver Island. I received my Bachelor of Science from the University of Saskatchewan in Renewable Resource Management and my Master of Science from the University of Victoria in Environmental Studies. After finishing school, I spent three years working in the Arctic as an environmental consultant before returning to Forestry and Parks, where I have spent three seasons as a fire lookout observer. When I’m not working, I can often be found reading in my hammock, riding my bike, and trying new baking or crafting projects. This summer, I am most excited to be mountain biking, canoeing, learning how to fly fish, and spending time outside with the crew! 

Hello! I am Carmen, the Calgary sub-crew leader this summer! I was a JFR crew member in 2019 up in Grande Prairie, and I’m honoured to be back this summer! I’ve lived a part of my life in Germany, another big chunk of it in Edmonton area, and moved out to Vancouver Island in 2022! I have a diploma in Coastal Forest Technology from North Island College in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. I have worked different forestry and parks jobs throughout the past few years and am really looking forward to seeing what else the forestry world has to offer. I’m super into hiking, camping, foraging, cycling, plant and bird ID, basically anything that gets me outside and exploring! I love dancing and music and am always down for sharing songs! My goals for this summer are to continue beefing up my iNat inventory, become a fishing professional, and to have a fun and inspiring summer with the crew.

Madelynne

Hi! I'm Madelynne, and this is my second year in the JFR. I love camping, the outdoors, and animals—I even grew up with a miniature donkey. I'm a huge reader and can rarely resist picking up "just one more book." When I'm not reading, you'll find me playing sports, watching Disney movies, or defending How to Train Your Dragon and LEGO Ninjago far more passionately than necessary. This fall, I'm heading to BC to study Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Lac La Biche

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Leader: Cornelius ┃Sub-Leader: Detroit ┃

Senior Crew Member: AJ

Cornelius (He/Him)

Hi my name is Cornelius Glasgow this is my second year as a leader and excited to be in Lac la Biche.  I am a 4th year history student studying at MacEwan university and excited to graduate soon.   Some of my interests are basketball fishing and dancing and being on the water. I have played for my university basketball team for two years and been on my school’s student council for one. This spring I was lucky enough to travel to both Italy Spain and Morrocco. I love talking about history food and any hot topics I’m there for it! I’m excited for this summer with JFR to learn more and get versed in the world of forestry.

Detroit (He/Him)

Hello, my name is Detroit Maguire I was born and raised on the First Nation reserve Siksika Nation. I grew up riding and training horses. As well as, herding and caring for cattle. I’m also a huge Warhammer nerd I play, paint, and read the many books of the hobby. Another thing, I love staying in shape and hitting the gym. If you don’t find me with a paintbrush or book in my hand, you’ll probably find me in the gym.

AJ

Sup, I’m AJ, the Senior Crew Member for the 2026 Lac La Biche crew. Some of my main hobbies include cooking food I crave, hiking in random places, foraging mushrooms and plants, and some gardening. I also do a little bit of basic photography and not-so-good archery. At the moment, I’m a Bachelor of Science student at Macewan, looking to pursue Mycology as a profession—specifically conservation and taxonomic efforts. This is now my 3rd year with the JFR and looking forward to meeting a new crew

Peace River

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Leader: Steven ┃Sub-Leader: Caleb ┃

Senior Crew Member: Rhys

Steven

Hey! This is my third year being a leader in the JFR program and it is easily one of the best experiences I have ever had. I love working outdoors and collaborating with others and working as a team. I graduated from university with a degree in Environmental and Resource Studies, then graduated from college with a diploma in Fish & Wildlife, and have been interested in nature and the environment for a very long time. I love to hike, travel, play/listen to music, and play a variety of sports. I have learned so much since joining the JFR program and hope to pass down my knowledge to others. I look forward to meeting everyone!

Caleb (He/Him)

Hey I’m Caleb, this is my second year with the JFR program and I’m excited to meet ya’ll! I’m wrapping up my degree in Environmental Studies in Edmonton and am pursuing a career in wildfire (or something similar) after. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, cooking, working on my fitness, horseback riding, and trying new things. I’ve learned a lot through the JFR program but I’m always looking for new ways to learn and grow. Looking forward to a great summer!

Rhys (He/Him)

Hello my name is Rhys, I am the SCM for the Peace River crew. Previously I have done 10 years of Junior Forest Wardens, and this will be my second time doing JFR. I am currently taking environmental sciences at lakeland college, and have a passion for the outdoors. I am very excited for the summer and can't wait to meet everyone. 

Whitecourt

Leader: Evan┃ Sub-Leader: Jesse ┃

Senior Crew Member: Ben

Evan

Jesse (He/Him)

Ben