In the House of Commons, Ottawa February 13, 3008:

Mr. Speaker,

I am honoured to stand and salute the competitors of the 2008 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship which took place last week here in Ottawa.

I am proud to announce that Team Canada, represented by the Kelowna rink, remained undefeated winning their 4th consecutive championship.

Dean Martell, Bob Com - ba, Frank Costello, Sandy Neddow, and dedicated coaches Janet Dyck and Barb Hansen-Comba are great ambassadors for Canada and the sport of vision-impaired curling.

They will make us proud as they go on to compete at the World Championships later this year.

This is another success story for the City of Kelowna which recently received special recognition from the Canada-wide Winter Lights Celebration, part of the popular Communities in Bloom program.

Kelowna received a five star rating as a four season city that all ages can enjoy at any time of the year.

Thanks to all the hard-working volunteers who made it happen.

I extend a warm welcome to all Canadians, to come and enjoy our hospitality and discover for yourself why Kelowna is considered the jewel of the Okanagan.