Got the Edge


Dianne Varga
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 06, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Dianne Varga City: I’m a former resident of Kelowna who’s currently living in Penticton. Occupation:  I’m a researcher and writer. Tell us about your job:  I focus on the world of politics: municipal, provincial, federal, international. Tell us about yourself: I have no understanding of people who say politics is boring.  To me, politics […]

Bill Hubbard
Okanagan Edge Staff - Apr 05, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Bill Hubbard Employer: Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd. City: Vernon Occupation: Real estate broker Tell us about your job: I’m a real estate broker and the owner and broker of a four-office real estate firm in the Okanagan-Shuswap. My job is to help realtors dig deep inside and draw the drive, determination and passion out of themselves that […]

Gary Moore
Okanagan Edge Staff - Mar 29, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Gary Moore Employer: Real World Photographs City: West Kelowna Occupation: Freelance Cameraman and Editor. Tell us about your job: I cover breaking news and general interest stories around the valley. You name it. I’ve covered it for organizations like CTV, CBC, and Castanet, just to name a few. Tell us about yourself: I am […]

Pat Loehndorf
Okanagan Edge Staff - Mar 28, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Pat Loehndorf What business or organization are you involved with? Bannister Honda What is your role with that organization? General Manager and Partner What’s your favorite thing about living in the Okanagan? The recreation opportunities and lack of congested traffic. If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would you choose and why? Wayne Gretzky, because of […]

Carrie Broughton
Okanagan Edge Staff - Mar 27, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Carrie Broughton Employer: Canadian National Institute for the Blind City: Kelowna Occupation: Program lead Tell us about your job: I lead volunteer-based programs for and with people who are blind or partially-sighted. I think volunteers are the best people – they keep communities alive – and I consider myself very fortunate to get to […]

Teresa May
Okanagan Edge Staff - Mar 21, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Teresa May What business or organization are you involved with? Hiilite Web Design Web Marketing SEO SEM Agency. What is your role with that organization? Sales and Marketing. What’s your favorite thing about living in the Okanagan?  My favourite thing about living in the Okanagan is the balance of culture and recreation. On any given week […]

Norm Letnick
Okanagan Edge Staff - Mar 17, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Norm Letnick Employer: The citizens of Kelowna-Lake Country City: Kelowna Occupation: MLA and Minister of Agriculture Tell us about your job: I represent the people of Kelowna and Lake Country at the B.C. legislature in Victoria. I’m also responsible for leading our province’s agri food industry Tell us about yourself: I’m a new grandfather, […]

Jon Gray
Okanagan Edge Staff - Mar 14, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Jon Gray What business or organization are you involved with? Special Interest Appraisal. What is your role with that organization? Owner/operator. What’s your favorite thing about living in the Okanagan? The beautiful weather and all the nice cars! If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would you choose and why? Jay Leno, […]

Mike Schell
Okanagan Edge Staff - Mar 10, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Mike Schell Employer: Schell Shock Entertainment City: Kelowna Occupation: Concert promoter/show producer/touring artist Tell us about your job:  I work with some of the best local and international touring artists promoting and producing national tours. Our focus is on tribute acts but we also work with original artists. I am also very proud to be bringing Trooper […]

Colin Basran
Okanagan Edge Staff - Mar 03, 2017 - Got the Edge

Name: Colin Basran Employer: Citizens of Kelowna City: Kelowna Occupation: Mayor of Kelowna Tell us about your job: I Work to make our city a diverse place that is open and accepting of all people. At the same time, I help our community grow in a responsible and sustainable way. I’m so fortunate to have great colleagues on city council […]