Letters
North end irritable distractions
RE: Helipad needed for emergencies In response to the letter by Brian Dycke regarding the rejection of a proposed helipad in the north end. As far as making...
Alternative helipad option
In 1980, I founded a company called Vancouver Helicopters. It was an urban based helicopter charter service where its success was based on, among other things,...
Rodeo events end in tragedy
RE: The rodeo way of life Hey Ted, have you ever see the way the Calgary Stampede ends? For many years the Chuck Wagon Race has claimed the life of at least one...
Not the eating kind
RE: Rabbit for dinner To answer the RABBITS FOR DINNER letter, this may sound like a good idea, but this is not the type of rabbit to eat. There is nothing left...
The rodeo way of life
RE: Rodeo return causes concern I just wanted to maybe help Sinikka Crosland and some others understand a way of life a little better. Rodeo is probably one of...
Suggestion for new name
RE: What should Westside's new name be? In regards to the poll to name the new Westside city, may I suggest the name “Westgate”? It would integrate all the...
Driving skills and pedestrian awareness
RE: Seniors are safest drivers I would like to add my perspective to this issue. I am a 22-year-old student here in Kelowna and I do not drive. I walk or take...
Rabbit for dinner
Am I the only one who sees the answer? The food bank is overdrawn, and some families are finding it difficult to sustain. The bunnies are overpopulating and are...
Gas prices scandalous
RE: Quebec companies charged with fixing gas prices Well, does this surprise anyone? Amazing that it is only Quebec that has been caught. Just imagine gas...
An amazing day in Kelowna
RE: Strangers help look for injured dog This the story of a dog named Taos, the chocolate lab from Kamloops that was run over twice on Tuesday in Orchard Park...
Be prepared
RE: VIPs should not take handicap spots I thought I would tell you of the experience my husband, myself and my 70- year-old mother had while attending the final...
The no-sunshine tax
I'm not sure I understand this and hopefully someone can explain it too me. Here we are living in Kelowna and paying 140.9 for gas. Why is it Vernon have the...
Graffiti saving lives
Finally someone with a brain, who has had their level of frustration pushed to the limit at Reids Corner has taken action. Thank you for taking it upon yourself...
Helipad needed for emergencies
RE: North End helipad rejected It seems when Sarah Lewis purchased her property in downtown Kelowna, right near the railroad tracks, right near the mill, she...
Ambiguous names cause confusion
RE: Wholesale changes at City Hall First let me say that I have great respect for Ron Mattuissi. He is a hard worker and a good manager. That being said, what...
Seniors are safest drivers
RE: Slow drivers keep right For your information, my husband and I are 69-71 and when we drive we go the speed limit. We are passed by young men and women not...
VIPs should not take handicap spots
RE: Accessibility at Prospera is bad I just wanted to add to the comments by Ellen Voth regarding accessibility at Prospera Place. My wife and her mother also...
Seating choices for events
RE: Accessibility at Prospera is bad First I want to make it clear that TicketMaster does not sell tickets to events at Prospera Place. Prospera Place has its...
Some things need to be free
RE: Fat Cat Festival returns I am so sick and tired of things that have been for everyone, rich or poor, like the Fat Cat Festival in years past. It has been...
Accessibility at Prospera is bad
My elderly parents went to Cirque de Soliel recently. Although they are able to drive themselves, they could not find a parking space anywhere near the...