On-air Staff

Meet the on-air staff of CFRY 920 AM / 93.1 FM.

Ryan Simpson	You can hear Ryan weekday mornings on CFRY as the host of the morning show. A longtime communtiy supporter, Ryan is coming up on 20 years at the station. He has done pretty much everything at one point and is the program director, a job he considers an honour when you look at the long history of the station. His family is very much involved in the sporting community and it is not unusual to find him, his wife or kids at the hockey rink, baseball field, golf course or school gymnasium. He has been the president of the Portage Plains Men's Slo-Pitch league for 9 years and it's not uncommon to find him emceeing an event or volunteering for a charity.
John Aune	John is the veteran on CFRY. He began his broadcasting career at CFRY in October 1960. Except for a 10 year stint in the mid 60's with a station in Regina, he's been a regular voice to CFRY listeners. You'll hear John weekends in the morning and filling in from time to time during the week. He's probably most recognized as host of the Sunday Request Show for over 20 years. Other than broadcast, his interests are family, cycling, watching curling, reading and giant jigsaw puzzles (saving an 8000 piece puzzle for retirement years).
Rae Hathaway	Rae Hathaway has been in the broadcast industry since 1972. He has worked as an announcer, producer, and news reporter. Rae arrived in Portage in 1996, and spent 9 ½ years as the morning news voice of CFRY. He has been News Director of CFRY/MIX 96.5 FM since 2002. Rae also teaches guitar, and founded the Glesby Rocks Youth Concert Series.
Diane Miller	Diane started at Goldenwest Radio in 2005 joining the morning show team on Mix 96.5. From there she was moved to CFRY where she can be heard in the afternoons. She has been in the business for 10 years, with 7 of that on television. She enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and just hanging out with her family and friends.
Jeff Dyck	Jeff Dyck is your source for sports in the Central Plains. The native of Morden, Manitoba is the proud voice of the Portage Terriers and a die-hard fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. During the summer months, his love transfers to the ball diamond and the Toronto Blue Jays. When he feels like testing his sanity, you can find him on the golf course, most likely in a sand trap. You can catch Jeff and all your daily sports news every morning on CFRY.
Dayna Yurkiw	Dayna has been with Golden West Radio since 2007. Whether reporting for the newsroom or delivering the latest country hits she's thrilled to work in the community she has called home for over two decades. You can hear her Monday nights on CFRY or you might just see her out and about at various community events. Outside of work Dayna is a proud member of the Macgregor Iron Maidens Hockey team and Pink Ladies baseball club.
Kevin Mills	Born in Winnipeg in 1985 to the son of a travelling evangelist, Kevin grew up on the road with his family, visiting churches across North America. In 2000, Kevin and his father began a 30 minute radio ministry program on two U.S. stations and one Canadian station. As co-host/co-producer and announcer for Amazing Love Radio, Kevin's voice caught the ears of radio industry leaders. In 2004 Kevin recorded his self-titled debut album with Avante Records. This album went on to be nominated for Southern Gospel Album of the Year by the CGMA in 2006. Kevin currently lives in Portage la Prairie where he is an Ordained Minister and Associate Pastor of Prairie Community Church. He is also a former apiary owner and maintains involvement in many other business ventures.
Cody Buhler	MacGregor Man Cody Buhler is a Providence College graduate with his B.A. in Communications and Media and minor in Business and Biblical Studies. Cody is an avid golfer and curler, loves just about every sport, and cheers hard for his Vancouver Canucks. This is his second year at the station and you can hear and see him weekends covering summer events around the region. He also helps in news, sports, and production.
Gabrielle Ogilvie	Gabrielle was born here, raised here, and is a graduate of PCI. She left shortly after to live the dream in Toronto, but came back after she realized the dream was always right here. Gabrielle is an avid country fan, loves Winnipeg, and will always have a place in her heart for the south-central favorite, the social. She is a proud Manitoban with a big heart. Gabrielle hopes to continue her broadcasting career, and thinks working here is a once in a lifetime opportunity, talking to the people she grew up with, admired, and loved. You can hear Gabrielle on the news, as well as on CFRY evenings.
Emily Neufeld	Emily Neufeld was born in Steinbach but now calls Portage la Prairie home. Currently stuyding at Portage Collegiate, she plans to attend University in the health-care field upon graduation. Until then, she enjoys roller-blading, singing, and is the voice heard on CFRY Friday nights.
Jennifer Painter	Jennifer Painter was born and raised in Portage la Prairie. A hometown girl, Jennifer has become a vital part of her community. Apart from being in grade 12 at Portage Collegiate Institute, Jennifer also donates her time as a coach in the Prairie Fire Volleyball Club and as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage. When not focusing on her academic studies, she enjoys participating in fastpitch, volleyball, basketball and curling as a member of the PCI Saints. She speaks fluent French, having taken part in French Immersion since kindergarten. She's done a lot of travelling as well, spending time in Quebec, Arizona and Mexico. You can hear Jennifer weekday evenings on CFRY.