Four alumni from the Louis Riel School Division’s media and broadcasting program at the Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre (ATC) have skipped over the pond, bringing their hurry-hard mentality to the world’s stage at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Graham Parsons and Johnathan Schneider — both of whom are also alums of Collège Jeanne Sauvé — as well as Zoe Krzuk and Jamie Wiebe received the call via Dome Productions to cover the curling events.
Each alumnus fills a distinct role in the high-stakes environment. Parsons operates the robocam, ceiling-mounted cameras that tilt to capture curling action. Schneider handles instant replay, ensuring key moments are reviewed smoothly. Wiebe works in video shading, adjusting light levels and camera colours while assisting with trailer setups. Krzuk holds a flexible position, supporting various needs.
Ken Plaetinck, the ATC instructor who founded the program, taught all four.
“It’s like a dream come true for them,” Plaetinck said.
He described the Olympics as Canada’s equivalent to the Super Bowl, noting, “to live in that moment and be somewhere where something magical is taking place that the entire world is watching, that is something you just can’t turn down.”
Plaetinck said seeing his students succeed inspired a deep pride — and just a touch of jealousy, he joked.
“These are amazing accomplishments.”
Plaetinck said the success has inspired his current students. He showed them a photo of the four standing in front of the Olympic rings.
“That could be you,” he told them.
The milestone highlights LRSD’s commitment to career-focused arts and technology education. As Plaetinck noted, one alumnus, Krzuk, achieved this just five years after graduating — proof of the program’s rapid pathway to professional success.
“It’s a real magical thing,” Plaetinck said. “Just to be part of that is just kind of magical.”