nucklehead Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/former-alberta-premier-prentice-killed-in-plane-crash-media/ar-AAiXvbB?li=AAadgLE&ocid=spartanntp Quote Former Alberta Premier Jim Prentice has died in a plane crash in British Columbia, news site iPolitics said on Friday, citing unnamed sources. Authorities could not immediately confirm the news. But Canada's Transportation Safety Board and the RCMP said they are investigating the wreckage of a downed aircraft traveling to Calgary, Alberta, which crashed shortly after its takeoff from Kelowna, British Columbia, on Thursday night. Local media reported the plane was a corporate jet and four people on board had died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.K. Chesterton Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 A real shame. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Wow, completely unexpected. Didn't like Jim as a premier, but that's awful. RIP Mr. Prentice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Yep a very, sad day today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I saw the story about the plane crash this morning, but they hadn't released any names yet. Of course, it's a tragedy no matter who the victims were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: I saw the story about the plane crash this morning, but they hadn't released any names yet. Of course, it's a tragedy no matter who the victims were. My wife's boss was one of the other passengers. He's an optometrist and ran/owned a practice in Calgary. Very sad times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 1 minute ago, ForsbergTheGreat said: My wife's boss was one of the other passengers. He's an optometrist and ran/owned a practice in Calgary. Very sad times I have a nephew who lives in Kelowna. When you first hear the news, your heart skips a bit. Sorry to hear about that. Must be tough on your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsbergTheGreat Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 17 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: I have a nephew who lives in Kelowna. When you first hear the news, your heart skips a bit. Sorry to hear about that. Must be tough on your wife. Yeah she's not handling it very good. They closed the office when they found out this morning and the employees are all now just spending time together. You really never know when it's your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 sorry to hear ya small planes i havent been in one ever i dont think i ever will seems super risky especially flying in mountains but next time i go to nepal i was gonna fly into the most dangerous landing strip ever it cuts a week out of treks so i might do that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justdean10 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'm in Kelowna, just heard about this while at work today. I live pretty close to the airport too, but I live in the opposite direction of where the crash was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible.dee Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 2 hours ago, ForsbergTheGreat said: Yeah she's not handling it very good. They closed the office when they found out this morning and the employees are all now just spending time together. You really never know when it's your time. Truly sorry to hear that, prayers are with her and the family I wonder if this was a typical "Small plane" which I refuse to ride on. A friend of mine, Jane H, was Killed on the Kelowna to Calgary run about 15 years ago. I wonder if it was something to do with the weather? I find my self asking why so many of us know someone who has died in a small plane crash? Too many, I would encourage anyone to question whether riding them is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 RIP JIM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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