The 2025 Swiss Yodel Evening was a total hit! The food was amazing, the Swiss Yodellers were incredible, and the dancing was off the charts. It was an unforgettable night!
Nicole Zumbuehl
Born in Olds, Nicole was raised surrounded by Swiss culture. Participating in the Swiss children’s choir, she has always had a knack for singing. When she was younger, she even went to a week-long yodel camp in Switzerland! This past year, Nicole spent her time working and travelling in Switzerland. Now that she has returned, she feels the importance of keeping the Swiss culture active in her life. So, following in her mother's footsteps, Nicole has joined the group that is Yodel Club Heimattreu. In her free time, Nicole plays in her community volleyball team and enjoys baking various goodies such as muffins, bread, and squares. As a jetsetter herself, one of Nicole’s favourite places she has travelled to is the Netherlands, where she was able to explore the port cities on a sailing trip. She enjoyed seeing the rich culture, their iconic architecture, and delicious food, with an honourable mention to the stroopwafel.
Chris Trummer
Chris was born in Calgary and grew up with strong connections to the Swiss community. Music has always been a big part of his life since he was little, from being a member of the Swiss children's choir, directing the Swiss children’s choir, and more recently, being the guitar player in a 7-piece jazz band. Alongside his life with music, Chris has been working with the Calgary Fire Department as a firefighter for just over 11 years. Like any good Albertan, he and his wife enjoy spending their time outdoors and occasionally travelling in search of a musical experience. His favourite place that he has travelled to, apart from Switzerland of course, is Iceland where he descended 120m into the dormant lava chamber of Þríhnúkar (Three Peaks) volcano. What an adrenaline rush that must’ve been!
