Snowbirds

SNOWBIRDS CRASH – Bird strike possible cause of crash, says RCAF

June 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

Statement released today (June 1, 2020) by RCAF regarding a possible cause of the Snowbirds crash on May 17 that killed Capt. Jenn Casey and seriously injured pilot Capt. [Continue]

BEPPLE – RCMP missed opportunity to communicate with public via Twitter

May 27, 2020 // 4 Comments

IF WE HAVE LEARNED nothing else in the past month here in Kamloops, we have learned that even a tragedy of national proportion such as the crash of the Snowbird on May 17, [Continue]

IN THE HOUSE – We are inspired by Capt. Jennifer Casey’s accomplishments

May 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

Comments to Parliament by Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod on Monday, May 26, 2020: MR. SPEAKER, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds have thrilled and united Canadians [Continue]

SNOWBIRDS CRASH – Fence memorial to be removed but will be preserved

May 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Snowbirds memorial along the perimeter fence at the Kamloops Airport will be removed Friday (May 29, 2020). A joint statement by the City and 19 Wing Comox today said [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Talk of permanently grounding the Snowbirds should be dismissed

May 25, 2020 // 1 Comment

IT WAS INEVITABLE questions would be raised about the safety of the CT-114 Tutor jets flown by the Snowbirds. But any suggestion the Snowbirds be disbanded should be [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Some things you might not have known about Capt. Jenn Casey

May 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

BEFORE LAST WEEKEND’S TRAGEDY, maybe a dozen or so Kamloops residents knew Capt. Jenn Casey by name. We’ve learned a lot about her since then as our community has [Continue]

SNOWBIRDS CRASH – Pilot makes brief appearance outside Royal Inland

May 22, 2020 // 1 Comment

Capt. Richard MacDougall was entertained Thursday night (May 21, 2020) at Royal Inland Hospital, making his first appearance in public since last Sunday’s crash of a [Continue]

SNOWBIRDS CRASH – Capt. Jennifer Casey’s family releases statement

May 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Statement on behalf of Capt. Jenn Casey’s family read by St.-Col. Corrine MacLellan at a news conference today (Wed. May 20, 2020): Captain Jennifer Casey, our beloved [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Renaming Airport Road after Capt. Casey a fitting gesture

May 19, 2020 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SOMETIMES LIFE is simply unfair. There’s not always an explanation for why bad things happen; there’s not always a lesson to be learned [Continue]

SNOWBIRDS CRASH – Petition asks that road be renamed after Capt. Jenn Casey

May 18, 2020 // 1 Comment

A petition has been launched asking that the road to Kamloops Airport be renamed after Capt. Jennifer Casey, the Snowbirds public affairs officer killed in the crash of a [Continue]

SNOWBIRD CRASH – Team member killed in air accident has been identified

May 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

The person killed in today’s (May 17, 2020) tragic Snowbirds crash over Brocklehurst has been identified as Capt. Jennifer ‘Jenn’ Casey, the public affairs [Continue]

SNOWBIRD CRASH – Death of team member in crash confirmed by RCAF

May 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

Statement from Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops, B.C. It is with a heavy heart that I want to express my most sincere condolences to the Canadian Forces [Continue]

SNOWBIRD CRASH – ‘Everyone thought it was part of the show,’ witness says

May 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

A Canadian Forces Snowbird jet crashed in Brocklehurst shortly after takeoff from Kamloops Airport today (May 17, 2020) about 11:30 a.m. as horrified spectators watched. The [Continue]