Rotary Meeting Nov 24

 On this US Thanksgiving Day we enjoyed an excellent presentation by Robert Linttell. Robert is a Penticton Rotarian of 25 years, a land developer with an impressive resume that includes the SOCC and he spoke to us very passionately about the Osoyoos Airport Expansion Opportunity. 

Robert began by pointing out the tough economic issues we are experiencing in Oliver and Osoyoos as resort municipalities. He also identified the tremendous growth being experienced in Northern BC and Alberta and the need to take advantage of that growth here if possible. He is currently actively supporting a notion that with appropriate air infrastructure, workers in the oil, natural gas, mining and hydro developments could 'live in heaven and work like (in?) hell' anywhere in the north....heaven is of course Osoyoos! The idea came from Osoyoos resident and expert Tom McHale who owns a business in Edmonton that does just that. He runs charter flights directly to the places of work and believes that if the existing aiport in Osoyoos could be upgraded to handle charter aircraft, families could locate here and commute. Does make sense.

The idea is being pursued and it appears there are no 'insurmountables' as yet. The Oliver airport is not an option due to airstrip restrictions. 

Robert asked for our support in letters to the Osoyoos Council - he left support letters if anyone not at the meeting wanted to send.

In Happy Bucks, Doug announced Nicole accepted his proposal!

Good meeting!