Kelowna capital news : Published: November 27, 2009 11:00 PM
Superintendent Bill McKinnon says he will likely not see any of the Olympic events while seconded to Whistler this winter. Monday afternoon he received congratulations from Kelowna city council for being chosen to be among the members providing security at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. “I know this is considered an honour,” said Coun. Robert Hobson, noting the city is also honoured to have its superintendent chosen. McKinnon is part of a provincial Quick Response Team which trains for major conflicts like hostage takings around the province on a regular basis. He will be seconded as part of the team and assigned to protect strategic areas in Whistler during the Games. Some 28 members from the Central Okanagan detachment will head to the coast for the event, with 18 from the City of Kelowna’s payroll.The city will be reimbursed for their time, he assured council. The members will be gone for six weeks.
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