Ian began his career in broadcasting in 1972 and joined Global
Lethbridge in 1979.
"Lethbridge
is a wonderful city to live, learn and raise a family in," says McDonald.
He is the agribusiness reporter and
loves sharing "information that matters" with people. He has also
reported for many years focusing on agriculture with a daily segment in the
news and a variety of weekly and other stand-alone shows. He considers it a tremendous
privilege to have been awarded an Honourary Membership in the Alberta Institute
of Agrologists.
Other highlights include doing shows and reports from the former Soviet
Union and on another occasion, from the Netherlands. He's had the
opportunity to travel to a number of other countries, visiting Tanzania and Kenya
in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and years ago a ski trip to Austria, Italy
and Switzerland.
Not afraid of adventure, he has also bungee jumped and thoroughly enjoys his
big motorcycle.
Away from work Ian has spent many years singing tenor with Vox Musica, a
university/community choir whose director is also the conductor of the
Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra. Ian also sings on worship teams at church and is
involved in a number of community service groups.
Ian has a wonderful wife and two great daughters. He really enjoys
people and being able to listen, learn and share community information that's
important to them.
© Shaw Media Inc., 2012. All rights reserved.