When we were planning the 25th Hour’s final episode of the year we knew the scenic town of Almonte would not disappoint. The historic buildings, display of shops and boutiques on Main Street and walkways lining the city’s Grand Falls proved to be the perfect backdrop.
Even more, the city certainly lived up to being one of the friendliest towns in the Ottawa Valley.
We interviewed longtime curator of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Michael Rikley-Lancaster, toured around the Old Town Hall and were even lucky enough to make a new friend, Larry the Jack Russell Terrier.
Thank you to our entire 25th Hour team who worked tirelessly on putting together the documentaries that made our show the success it was. Additional thanks to our enthusiastic and dedicated production team whose sense of humour never failed throughout hours of shooting.
Finally, thank you to the people of Almonte who welcomed us with open arms.
Olivia Carey & Peter Rukavina
Executive Producers for the 25th Hour, Episode 3
Editorial Co-ordination Team
Executive Producer: Kanina Holmes
Production Co-ordinator: Dave Elliott
Show Producers: Olivia Carey, Peter Rukavina
Chief Writer: Danaka Wheeler
Show Editors and Packagers: Kristine Lee and Brooke Peloquin
On-Air Team
Anchors: Brea Elford, Marc-André Cossette, Erica Giancola and David Deen
- Larry the dog helped us on filming day. He was such a gent!
- The Almonte Street bridge stands over the the rushing water coming from the controversial dam project in the centre of the city.
- Amanda and Olivia shooting Marc and Brea near the falls in Almonte.
Field Production and Studio Team
Show Opener: Halima Sogbesan
Field Cameras: Amanda van Frankfoort and Brittany van Frankfoort
Studio Audio: David Deen
Teleprompter: Danaka Wheeler
Commentator (Studio Director): Megan McPhaden
Commentator Producer (Studio Camera 1): Nicole Horn
Commentator Camera (Studio Camera 2): David Deen
- Brittany crouches to film Erica and Dave at the James Naismith statue at the centre of Almonte.
- A shot from the inside of the gallery at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte.
- Marc and Brea stand on the stage in the auditorium of the old town hall in Almonte.
- Dave and Alex fix lighting for the shoot in the Textile Museum.
- Dave and Erica can’t hold back the laughter during the infamous Almont-eh episode. Erica did get it perfectly near the end of the day.
Web Team
Associate Digital Producer: Talia Di Domenico and Amanda van Frankfoort
Teaching Assistant: Alexandra Mazur