Meet the four Canadians representing the Alberta Prairies for Canada's Ultimate Challenge

Four Albertan Canadians will compete in Season 2 of CANADA'S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE, the original reality competition series that transforms Canada into a giant obstacle course.

The second season debuts Sunday, April 28 at 7 a.m. MST free on CBC Gem, and at 8 p.m. on CBC TV. 

Twenty players, divided into five teams of four, compete in spectacular challenges in seven episodes across Canada that put their physical and mental skills to the test. Plenty of unpredictable twists and turns stun the players and will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. 

Local Players from Alberta

Shasily Matowe | Canada’s Ultimate Challenge Bio

9 months ago

Duration 1:16

Shasily is a fitness instructor from Alberta who grew up watching reality TV with her family.SHASILY MATOWE
Fitness trainer/dancer
Age: 31
Hometown: Edmonton, AB

When Shasily lost her mother to cancer in 2017, her grief led her to rediscover her childhood passion for fitness and dance. She lives by her mom's motto "soldier on, baby girl" and refuses to live with "what ifs." 

Dominic Kehoe | Canada’s Ultimate Challenge Bio

9 months ago

Duration 1:04

A father of five, Dominic worked on Alberta’s pipelines for over 25 years and loves outdoor activities like hockey and football.DOMINIC KEHOE
Pipeliner
Age: 43
Hometown: Valleyview, AB

Dominic is a "Tim Horton's" dad with a heart of gold who's ready to trade in his steel-toe boots for running shoes and show Canada what he's made of.

Shannon Torgerson | Canada’s Ultimate Challenge Bio

9 months ago

Duration 1:11

Shannon is a mother of two and a sheep farmer from Warburg Alberta.SHANNON TORGERSON
Sheep farmer
Age: 37
Hometown: Warburg, AB

With her competitive spirit and farmer's strength, Shannon's ready to take on whatever obstacles Canada's Ultimate Challenge throws her way.

Darko Boskovic | Canada’s Ultimate Challenge Bio

9 months ago

Duration 1:20

Darko is a bodybuilder and construction worker who escaped war-torn Bosnia and survived testicular cancer.DARKO BOSKOVIC
Fitness model/coach
Age: 38
Hometown: Calgary, AB

Darko overcame testicular cancer and more recently, the death of his mom. A construction worker and competitive bodybuilder, he takes nothing for granted and wants to win Canada's Ultimate Challenge as a tribute to his mom's bravery.

• MEET ALL 20 PLAYERS

Watch | The official Season 2 trailer for Canada's Ultimate Challenge

The epic showdown is back. Canada’s Ultimate Challenge returns to CBC

9 months ago

Duration 2:26

Season Two is filled with unpredictable twists and turns as teams travel to Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia

THE LOCATIONS
Beginning in St. John's, N.L., with stops in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC, Ottawa, ON, Hamilton, ON, Canmore, AB, Revelstoke, B.C. and Vancouver Island, each episode takes place at an awe-inspiring location that showcases the beauty and grandeur of Canada. 

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THE HOST
Host Brandon Gonez guides viewers through the competition, drama, and eliminations as the Players sweat it out across the country. 

Born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, Gonez was a video journalist for CFTK-News in northwest B.C. before returning home to join the CP24 and Your Morning team as a reporter and anchor.

THE PRIZE
The winning team will receive a trip to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 to cheer on Team Canada.