Dean is the youngest in the Ruether family but carries the brightest light. A hippie at heart, his love of nature aligns with his career as a gardener, helping to keep the City of Calgary vibrant and full of life. In his free time, you can find Dean outdoors, whether kayaking, camping, or hiking. Dean and Kurt often get together to spin records and plan camping trips, and if you get the chance to talk to Dean, he’ll teach you how to camp properly—though our parents might disapprove! Dean and Kurt’s relationship grew when he moved in with Cecile and Kurt while finding his roots in his new hometown of Calgary, where, in her natural way, Cecile converted him into a cat guy.

Kurt has known Tegan since 2010 through mutual friends, and they’ve maintained a strong friendship ever since. Tegan lives in Blackfalds and works at Joffre as a power engineer, but he’s still trying to achieve his ultimate goal of making the most money while doing the least amount of work. Unfortunately, his golf game can’t quite support that dream! Tegan is always ready for a good time, whether it’s traveling to Cabo with Kurt and his family, going on golf trips, or enjoying a good barbecue. Although he looks tough on the outside, his music taste might surprise you—you’ll find Sabrina Carpenter and Cher Lloyd on his Spotify playlist. Respect.

Frans is Cecile’s older brother and the reason Kurt and Cecile were able to meet in the first place. Frans and Kurt first got to know each other in Grade 8 when they were both cut from the singles badminton team and paired together for doubles. Kurt was quickly introduced to the Badenhorst family and was practically adopted by them. Frans is always up for an adventure, especially if it involves attending electronic music festivals or tennis events. Otherwise, he’s busy being a business financial advisor or traveling back and forth to be with family. If you get the chance to have a drink with Frans, you’ll discover his sense of humor is identical to Cecile’s.